How to make the horn sound when locking the Forte?

[DeJosie]

The method to make the horn sound when locking the Forte is: In the car's onboard computer settings, select the lock option, then click "lock on" to enable the horn sound feature when locking. Taking the 2019 Forte 1.6L Manual Comfort Edition National VI as an example: The manufacturer of this car is Dongfeng Yueda Kia, classified as a compact car, with a naturally aspirated intake form, and a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2019 Forte 1.6L Manual Comfort Edition National VI has dimensions of 4510mm in length, 1750mm in width, and 1470mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2650mm, a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, and a curb weight of 1140kg.

[OKinsley]

I've been driving the Kia Forte for three years and found that making the horn beep when locking the car is super easy. First, power on the car without starting the engine - just press the start button twice without stepping on the brake. Then simultaneously press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the key fob for about 5 seconds until you hear a 'beep' and see the hazard lights flash twice. That's it! I always use this sound to confirm locking in parking lots, especially when finding my car in shopping mall garages - super convenient. Though I avoid doing this at night in residential areas to prevent disturbing neighbors, I use it situationally. Remember you'll need to reset this feature every time you replace the key fob battery.

[LaAdriel]

I've researched this function, and it's actually an anti-theft system setting. Turn the power to the ON position, then press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the key fob simultaneously. Wait until the anti-theft light on the dashboard flashes twice, indicating the setting is complete. Personally, I prefer setting it to sound the horn, as it's much more noticeable than just flashing lights, especially on rainy days when locking the car—you can hear the confirmation sound from far away. However, be careful not to set it multiple times in a row, as the anti-theft system can easily crash. Last time, my colleague had to go to the 4S shop to reset it, which was both costly and troublesome.

[HenryFitz]

When teaching others, I noticed slight differences in settings across model years. For vehicles after 2014, the method was standardized: press the start button twice without stepping on the brake to power up the dashboard. Hold the lock button on the key with your left hand and the unlock button with your right hand, count to about four seconds, and watch for the hazard lights to flash. After the 2017 model year, this feature can also be directly toggled in the vehicle settings on the center console screen, which is very convenient. Remember to keep the key close to the ignition switch; don't operate it while it's in your pocket, as it's prone to signal interference.