KIA Rio 2012 Owner's manual

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Foreword

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Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

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Active eco system··························································5-41

Air bag warning label····················································3-53

Air bag warning light·····················································3-33

Air bags··········································································3-30

Air bag warning label··················································3-53

Air bag warning light ··················································3-33

Curtain air bag·····························································3-45

Driver's and passenger's front air bag··························3-41

Occupant detection system··········································3-36

Side impact air bag······················································3-44

SRS components and functions···································3-33

Air cleaner ·····································································7-31

Antenna (Roof)····························································4-102

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ······································5-24

Appearance care·····························································7-60

Exterior care ································································7-60

Interior care ·································································7-64

Ashtray···········································································4-96

Audio system·······························································4-102

Roof antenna······························································4-102

Steering wheel audio control·····································4-103

Automatic transaxle·······················································5-15

Shift lock ·····································································5-19

Sports mode·································································5-17

Automatic transaxle fluid ··············································7-30

Aux, USB and iPod port··············································4-104

Base curb weight ···························································5-56

Battery············································································7-34

Battery saver function····················································4-70

Before driving··································································5-3

Bottle holders, see cup holders······································4-97

Brake system··································································5-21

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)····································5-24

Electronic stability program (ESC)·····························5-25

Hill-start assist control·················································5-28

Parking brake·······························································5-22

Power brakes································································5-21

Vehicle stability management······································5-29

Brakes/clutch fluid·························································7-29

Bulb wattage····································································8-3

Calendar·······································································4-100

Capacities (Lubricants)····················································8-5

Car option ······································································4-50

Care

Exterior care ································································7-60

Interior care ·································································7-64

Tire care·······································································7-37

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Cargo capacity·······························································5-52

Cargo weight··································································5-56

Center console storage···················································4-92

Central door lock switch················································4-17

Certification label···················································5-54, 8-7

Changing tires································································6-14

Checking tire inflation pressure·····································7-38

Child restraint system····················································3-22

Lower anchor·······························································3-27

Seat belt·······································································3-24

Tether anchor system···················································3-26

Child-protector rear door lock·······································4-18

Cigarette lighter ·····························································4-96

Climate control air filter·······································4-81, 7-32

Clock (Digital)·······························································4-99

Clothes hanger·····························································4-100

Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-41

Compact spare tire·························································6-19

Compact spare tire replacement ····································7-41

Coolant···········································································7-26

Cooling fluid, see engine coolant··································7-26

Crankcase emission control system·······························7-66

Cruise control system ····················································5-32

Cup holder ·····································································4-97

Curtain air bag·······························································3-45

Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel

illumination··································································4-42

Dashboard, see instrument cluster·································4-41

Defogging (Windshield) ················································4-90

Defogging logic (Windshield)·······································4-91

Defroster (Rear window)···············································4-80

Defrosting (Windshield) ················································4-90

Digital clock···································································4-99

Dimensions ······································································8-2

Display illumination, see instrument panel

illumination··································································4-42

Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-41

Door locks······································································4-15

Central door lock switch ·············································4-17

Child-protector rear door lock·····································4-18

Drinks holders, see cup holders·····································4-97

Driver's 3-point seat belt················································3-14

Driver's and passenger's front air bag····························3-41

Driving at night······························································5-45

Driving in flooded areas ················································5-46

Driving in the rain··························································5-46

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Economical operation····················································5-42

Electric power steering ··················································4-35

Electronic stability program (ESC) ·······························5-25

Emergency starting ··························································6-4

Jump starting ·································································6-4

Push starting ··································································6-6

Emergency while driving·················································6-2

Emission control system················································7-66

Crankcase emission control system·····························7-66

Evaporative emission control System ·························7-66

Exhaust emission control system ································7-66

Engine··············································································8-2

Engine compartment························································2-4

Engine compartment panel fuse ····································7-58

Engine coolant·······························································7-26

Engine coolcant temperature gauge·······························4-43

Engine number·································································8-8

Engine oil·······································································7-25

Engine overheats······························································6-7

Engine start/stop button···················································5-6

Engine will not start·························································6-3

Evaporative emission control System····························7-66

Exhaust emission control system···································7-66

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-22

Exterior care···································································7-60

Flat tire (with spare tire)················································6-13

Jack and tools ······························································6-13

Changing tires······························································6-14

Compact spare tire·······················································6-19

Removing and storing the spare tire····························6-14

Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ·····································6-21

Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-101

Fluid

Automatic transaxle fluid············································7-30

Brakes/clutch fluid·······················································7-29

Washer fluid·································································7-30

Folding the outside rearviwe mirror······························4-40

Folding the rear seat ······················································3-10

Front passenger and rear seat belt ·································3-16

Front seat adjustment·······················································3-4

Fuel filler lid··································································4-28

Fuel gauge······································································4-43

Fuel requirements ····························································1-3

Fuses ··············································································7-50

Engine compartment panel fuse··································7-52

Fuse/relay panel description········································7-54

Instrument panel fuse ··················································7-51

Memory fuse································································7-51

Multi fuse ····································································7-53

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Gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge······························4-42

Fuel gauge ···································································4-43

GAW (Gross axle weight) ·············································5-56

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ································5-56

Glove box·······································································4-92

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)········································5-56

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)···························5-56

Hazard warning flasher··················································4-70

Hazardous driving conditions········································5-44

Headrest(front)·································································3-5

Headrest(rear) ··································································3-9

Hight adjustment····························································3-15

Highway driving ····························································5-47

Hill-start assist control···················································5-28

Hood···············································································4-26

Horn···············································································4-37

How to use this manual ···················································1-2

Idle stop and go system ·················································5-37

Immobilizer system ·······················································4-10

Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ···················1-5

Indicators and warnings·················································4-53

Inside rearview mirror ···················································4-38

Instrument cluster ··························································4-41

Car option····································································4-50

Engine coolant temperature gauge······························4-43

Fuel gauge ···································································4-43

Instrument panel illumination ·····································4-42

LCD display warning ··················································4-63

Maintenance ································································4-51

Odometer·····································································4-44

Speedometer ································································4-42

Tachometer ··································································4-42

Trip computer ······························································4-45

User settings ································································4-49

Warning and indicators················································4-53

Instrument panel fuse·····················································7-55

Instrument panel illumination········································4-42

Instrument panel overview···············································2-3

Interior care····································································7-64

Interior features······························································4-96

Ashtray ········································································4-96

Aux, USB and iPod port············································4-104

Cigarette lighter···························································4-96

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Clothes hanger···························································4-100

Cup holder···································································4-97

Digital clock and calendar···········································4-99

Floor mat anchor(s)···················································4-101

Power outlet·································································4-98

Shopping bag holder····················································4-99

Sliding armrest ····························································4-97

Sunvisor·······································································4-98

Interior light···································································4-78

Interior overview······························································2-2

ISG system·····································································5-37

Jack and tools·································································6-13

Jump starting····································································6-4

Key positions ···································································5-4

Keys ·················································································4-2

Immobilizer key···························································4-10

Remote(or Smart) key battery replacement ················4-97

Label

Air bag warning label··················································3-53

Refrigerant label····························································8-8

Tire sidewall labeling ··················································7-42

Tire specification and pressure label·····························8-8

Vehicle certification label··············································8-7

LCD display warning·····················································4-63

Lighting··········································································4-70

Battery saver function··················································4-70

Lower anchor·································································3-27

Lubricants and capacities·················································8-5

Luggage net ···································································4-93

Luggage tray··································································4-94

Maintenance···································································4-51

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items·············7-22

Maintenance services·····················································7-3

Maintenance under severe usage conditions···············7-20

Normal maintenance schedule·······································7-8

Owner maintenance·······················································7-5

Scheduled maintenance service·····································7-7

Tire maintenance ·························································7-42

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Maintenance schedule······················································7-7

Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·················7-20

Normal maintenance schedule·······································7-8

Maintenance services·······················································7-3

Manual climate control system······································4-81

Air conditioning ··························································4-86

Climate control air filter··············································4-89

Heating and air conditioning·······································4-82

Manual transaxle····························································5-12

Memory fuse··································································7-51

Mirrors···········································································4-38

Day/night rearview mirror···········································4-38

Folding the outside rearviwe mirror····························4-40

Inside rearview mirror·················································4-38

Outside rearview mirror ··············································4-38

Remote control ····························································4-39

Multi fuse·······································································7-53

Occupant detection system············································3-36

Odometer ·······································································4-44

Oil (Engine)···································································7-25

Outside rearview mirror·················································4-38

Outside rearview mirror remote control························4-39

Overheats·········································································6-7

Owner maintenance·························································7-5

Parking brake·························································5-22,7-31

Power brakes··································································5-21

Power outlet···································································4-99

Power window lock button ············································4-25

Pre-tensioner seat belt····················································3-17

Push starting·····································································6-6

Rear seat···········································································3-9

Rearview camera····························································4-69

Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-37

Recommended lubricants and capacities·························8-5

Recommended SAE viscosity number··························8-6

Refrigerant label ······························································8-8

Remote control (Mirror)················································4-39

Remote keyless entry·······················································4-7

Remote(or Smart) key battery replacement·····················4-9

Road warning···································································6-2

Rocking the vehicle·······················································5-44

Roof antenna································································4-102

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Scheduled maintenance service·······································7-7

Maintenance under severe usage conditions···············7-20

Normal maintenance schedule·······································7-8

Seat belt warning···························································3-13

Seat belts········································································3-12

3 Point rear center belt ················································3-16

Hight adjustment ·························································3-15

Pre-tensioner seat belt ·················································3-17

Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system ······························3-14

Seat belt warning·························································3-13

Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat···················3-16

Seat Warmer·····································································3-7

Seatback pocket·······························································3-8

Seating capacity·····························································5-52

Seats·················································································3-2

Folding the rear seat····················································3-10

Front seat adjustment·····················································3-4

Headrest(front) ······························································3-5

Headrest(rear)································································3-9

Rear seat ········································································3-9

Seatback pocket·····························································3-8

Warmer ··········································································3-7

Shift Lock ······································································5-19

Shopping bag holder······················································4-99

Side impact air bag························································3-44

Smart key·········································································4-4

Smooth cornering···························································5-45

Snow tires ······································································5-48

Spare tire

Compact spare tire·······················································6-19

Compact spare tire replacement··································7-41

Removing and storing the spare tire····························6-14

Special driving conditions ·············································5-44

Driving at night ···························································5-45

Driving in flooded areas··············································5-46

Driving in the rain ·······················································5-46

Hazardous driving conditions······································5-44

Highway driving··························································5-47

Rocking the vehicle·····················································5-44

Smooth cornering ························································5-45

Speedometer···································································4-42

Sports mode···································································5-17

SRS components and functions·····································3-33

Starting difficulties, see engine will not start··················6-3

Steering wheel ·······························································4-35

Electric power steering················································4-35

Horn·············································································4-37

Tilt & Telescoping steering ·········································4-36

Steering wheel audio control·······································4-103

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ··················5-52

Storage compartment·····················································4-92

Center console storage·················································4-92

Cool box ······································································4-93

Glove box ····································································4-92

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Luggage net·································································4-93

Luggage tray································································4-94

Sunroof···········································································4-31

Sunvisor ·········································································4-98

Tachometer·····································································4-42

Tailgate···········································································4-20

Emergency safety release ············································4-21

Telescoping steering ······················································4-36

Tether anchor system·····················································3-26

Theft-alarm system························································4-12

Tie-down hook·······························································6-30

Tilt steering····································································4-36

Tire and loading information label································5-51

Tire mobility kit·····························································6-21

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)·······················6-8

Tire specification and pressure label·······························8-8

Tires and wheels······················································7-37,8-4

Checking tire inflation pressure ··································7-38

Compact spare tire replacement··································7-41

Recommended cold tire inflation pressures················7-37

Tire care·······································································7-37

Tire maintenance ·························································7-42

Tire replacement··························································7-41

Tire rotation·································································7-39

Tire sidewall labeling ··················································7-42

Tire traction ·································································7-42

Wheel alignment and tire balance·······························7-40

Wheel replacement······················································7-42

Towing ···········································································6-27

Towing

Tie-down hook·····························································6-30

Towing capacity·····························································5-52

Transaxle

Automatic transaxle·····················································5-15

Manual transaxle ·························································5-12

Trip computer ································································4-45

User settings···································································4-49

Vehicle break-in process··················································1-4

Vehicle capacity weight·················································5-51

Vehicle certification label ················································8-7

Vehicle curb weight·······················································5-56

Vehicle identification number (VIN)·······························8-7

Vehicle load limit···························································5-51

Cargo capacity·····························································5-52

Certification label························································5-54

Seating capacity···························································5-52

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit················5-52

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Tire and loading information label······························5-51

Towing capacity···························································5-52

Vehicle capacity weight···············································5-51

Vehicle stability management········································5-29

Volume/weight·································································8-4

Base curb weight·························································5-56

Cargo weight ·······························································5-56

GAW (Gross axle weight)···········································5-56

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)······························5-56

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)······································5-56

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)·························5-56

Vehicle curb weight·····················································5-56

Warning and indicators··················································4-53

Washer fluid···································································7-30

Weight/volume·································································8-4

Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-40

Wheel replacement ························································7-41

Windows ········································································4-22

Auto down window ·····················································4-23

Auto up/down window ················································4-24

Power window lock button··········································4-25

Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-90

Defogging logic···························································4-91

Winter driving································································5-48

Snow tires····································································5-48

Wiper blades ··································································7-32

Wipers and washers·······················································4-74

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Introduction

21

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your vehi-

cle.Your Owner’s Manual can assist you

in many ways. We strongly recommend

that you read the entire manual. In order

to minimize the chance of death or injury,

you must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the words in this

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

vehicle. By reading your manual, you will

learn about features, important safety

information, and driving tips under vari-

ous road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided in the Table of Contents. Use the

index when looking for a specific area or

subject;it has an alphabetical listing of all

information in your manual.

Sections:This manual has eight sections

plus an index. Each section begins with a

brief list of contents so you can tell at a

glance if that section has the information

you want.

You will find various types of safety

instructions in this manual. These

instructions were prepared to enhance

your personal safety. Carefully read and

follow ALL procedures and recommen-

dations provided in these instructions.

✽✽

NOTICE

ANOTICE indicates interesting or help-

ful information is being provided.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which harm, serious bodily injury or

death could result if the warning is

ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which damage to your vehicle could

result if the caution is ignored.

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Introduction

Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use

only unleaded fuel having a pump octane

number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research

Octane Number 91) or higher.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain

maximum performance with UNLEADED

FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-

sions and spark plug fouling.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than what

has been specified. (Consult an author-

ized Kia dealer for details.)

✽✽

NOTICE

Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,

otherwise the fuel cap open warning

indicator will illuminate.

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),

and gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol (also known as wood alcohol)

are being marketed along with or instead

of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

Do not use gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or

gasohol containing any methanol. Either

of these fuels may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems

may not be covered by the manufactur-

er’s warranty if they result from the use

of:

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

2.Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-

prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per-

cent gasoline, and is manufactured

exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel

Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with

your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in

poor engine performance and damage to

your vehicle's engine and fuel system.

Kia recommends that customers do not

use fuel with an ethanol content exceed-

ing 10 percent.

✽✽

NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

does not cover damage to the fuel system

or any performance problems caused by

the use of “E85” fuel.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING - Refueling

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

Introduction

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Use of MTBE

Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain-

ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%

weight) in your vehicle.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may

reduce vehicle performance and produce

vapor lock or hard starting.

✽✽

NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel system

and any performance problems that are

caused by the use of fuels containing

methanol or fuels containing MTBE

(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over

15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%

weight.)

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-

formance and damage components of

the fuel system.

Fuel Additives

Kia recommends that you use good qual-

ity gasolines treated with detergent addi-

tives such as TOP TIER Detergent

Gasoline, which help prevent deposit for-

mation in the engine. These gasolines

will help the engine run cleaner and

enhance performance of the Emission

Control System. For more information on

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please

go to the website (www

.toptiergas.com).

For customers who do not use TOP Tier

Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have

problems starting or the engine does not

run smoothly, additives that you can buy

separately may be added to the gasoline.

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not

available, one bottle of additive added to

the fuel tank at every 12,000 km or every

engine oil change is recommended.

Additives are available from your author-

ized Kia dealer along with information on

how to use them. Do not mix other addi-

tives.

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in

another country, be sure to:

• Observe all regulations regarding reg-

istration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-

able.

No special break-in period is needed. By

following a few simple precautions for the

first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to

the performance, economy and life of

your vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• While driving, keep your engine speed

(rpm, or revolutions per minute)

between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for long

periods of time, either fast or slow.

Varying engine speed is needed to

properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-

cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-

erly.

• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3

minutes at one time.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000

km (1,200 miles) of operation.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

15

Introduction

INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Seat belt warning light

High beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

ABS warning light

Parking brake & Brake fluid

warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

ESC indicator

ESC OFF indicator

Malfunction indicator light

Air bag warning light

Immobilizer indicator

Low fuel level warning light

* : if equipped

Charging system warning light

Tail light indicator

Tailgate open ajar warning light

Front fog light indicator*

Electric power steering (EPS)

system warning light*

Door ajar warning light

Shift pattern indicator*

Manual transaxle shift indicator*

Key out warning light*

KEY

OUT

ECO indicator*

ECO

Auto stop for ISG system

indicator*

Low beam indicator

Engine coolant temperature

warning light*

❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

Low tire pressure telltale* /

TPMS malfunction indicator*

Cruise SET indicator*

Cruise control indicator*

CRUISE

Fuel cap open warning indicator

2

Interior overview / 2-2

Instrument panel overview / 2-3

Engine compartment / 2-4

Your vehicle at a glance

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

OUB021001N

1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-16

2. Central door lock switch....................4-17

3. Power window switches....................4-22

4. Power window lock button ................4-25

5. Outside rearview mirror control

switch................................................4-39

6. Hood release lever............................4-26

7. Fuel filler lid release lever.................4-28

8. Steering wheel..................................4-35

9. Steering wheel tilt control lever.........4-36

10. Active eco button ............................5-41

11. Instrument panel illumination control

switch..............................................4-42

12. ESC OFF button.............................5-25

13. Heated steering wheel switch

(if equipped)....................................4-36

14. Idle Stop and Go system OFF button

........................................................5-37

15. Fuse box.........................................7-50

16. Brake pedal.....................................5-21

17. Accelerator pedal

❈ The actual interior in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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