KIA RIO 2021 Owners Manual

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5. Install a new bulb-socket assem-bly in the headlamp assembly by
aligning the tabs on the bulb-sock-
et with the slots in the headlamp
assembly. Push the bulb-socket
into the headlamp assembly and
turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.Headlamp bulb
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WARNING- Halogen
bulbs
Handle halogen bulbs with care.
Halogen bulbs contain pres- surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if bro-
ken.
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Always handle them carefully,and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installed
in a headlamp.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool down before han-
dling it.
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Front turn signal lamp bulb
replacement (Headlamp Type A)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb- socket by pressing it in and rotat-
ing it counterclockwise until the
tabs on the bulb align with the
slots in the bulb-socket. Pull the
bulb out of the bulb-socket 4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the bulb-socket and rotating it
until it locks into place.
5. Install the socket in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on
the bulb-socket with the slots in
the assembly. Push the bulb-sock-
et into the headlamp assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
replacement (Headlamp Type
B, C)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb coverby turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
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4. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket by pressing it in and rotat-
ing it counterclockwise until the
tabs on the bulb align with the
slots in the bulb-socket. Pull the
bulb out of the bulb-socket
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket and rotating it
until it locks into place.
6. Install the socket in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on
the bulb-socket with the slots in
the assembly. Push the bulb-sock
et into the headlamp assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.Position lamp bulb replace-
ment (Headlamp Type A)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb coverby turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly. 4. Remove the bulb from bulb socket
by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb socket.
6. Install the bulb socket in the head- lamp assembly by aligning the
tabs on the bulb socket with the
slots in the headlamp assembly.
Push the bulb-socket into the
headlamp assembly and turn the
bulb-socket clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
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Side marker (front) (Bulb type)
bulb replacement (Headlamp
Type A)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb- socket by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the bulb-socket.
5. Install the socket in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on
the bulb-socket with the slots in
the assembly. Push the bulb-sock-
et into the headlamp assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
Static bending light replace-
ment (Headlamp Type B,C)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb coverby turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the static bending light bulb socket-connector.
4. Unsnap the static bending light bulb retaining wire by pressing the
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5. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly.
6. Install a new static bending light bulb and snap the static bending
light bulb retaining wire into posi-
tion by aligning the wire with the
groove on the bulb.
7. Connect the static bending light bulb socket-connector.
8. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.Front fog lamp (Bulb type)
bulb replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) batteryterminal.
2. Disconnect the side after loosen- ing the front bumper sides screws
and clips.
3. Disconnect the front fog lamp con- nector.
4. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly. 5. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counter-clockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
8. Connect the front fog lamp con- nector.
9. Install the front bumper side assembly to the body of the vehi-
cle.
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Headlamp (Low/High beam)
(LED type) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type C)
If the headlamp (Low/High beam) (1)
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Position lamp + DRL (LED
type) bulb replacement
If the position lamp + DRL (LED) (1)
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced
as a single component because it is
part of an integrated unit. The LED
lamps have to be replaced with the
unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the position lamp + DRL
(LED), for it may damage related
parts of the vehicle.
Side marker (front) (LED type)
bulb replacement (Headlamp
Ty p e B , C )
If the Side marker (LED) (1) does not
operate, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced
as a single component because it is
part of an integrated unit. The LED
lamps have to be replaced with the
unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the Side marker (LED), for it
may damage related parts of the
vehicle.
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Side repeater lamp (LED type)
bulb Replacement
If the side repeater lamp (LED) (1)
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced
as a single component because it is
part of an integrated unit. The LED
lamps have to be replaced with the
unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the side repeater lamp (LED),
for it may damage related parts of
the vehicle.
Side repeater lamp (bulb type)
bulb Replacement
1. Remove the lamp assembly fromthe vehicle by prying the lens and
pulling the assembly out.
2. Disconnect the bulb electrical con- nector.
3. Separate the socket and the lens parts by turning the socket coun-
terclockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
lens part. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb in the socket.
6. Reassemble the socket and the lens part.
7. Connect the bulb electrical con- nector.
8. Reinstall the lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.
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Rear turn signal lamp bulb
replacement (for 5 door)
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the light assembly retain-
ing screws with a cross-tip screw-
driver. 3. Remove the rear combination
lamp assembly from the body of
the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector. 5. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket.
Pull the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
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8. Install the socket in the assemblyby aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
9. Install the rear combination lamp assembly to the body of the vehi-
cle.Back-up lamp bulb replace-
ment (for 5 door)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover. 3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket.
6. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole.
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Stop and tail lamp bulb
replacement (for 5 door)
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the light assembly retain-
ing screws with a cross-tip screw-
driver. 3. Remove the rear combination
lamp assembly from the body of
the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector. 5. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket.
Pull the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
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