ess KIA RIO 2022 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to off position when the
wiper is not in use.Windshield washers (front)
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, setthe wiper switch in the off posi-tion to stop the auto wiper oper-ation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshieldglass. Damage to system partscould occur and may not becovered by your vehicle warran-ty.
When starting the vehicle inwinter, set the wiper switch inthe off position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and ice maydamage the windshield wiperblades. Always remove all snowand ice and defrost the wind-shield properly prior to operat-ing the windshield wipers.
OSC040424N
OSC047429N
■ Type A
■ Type B
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ONand the windshield wiper switchis placed in the AUTO mode, usecaution in the following situa-tions to avoid any injury to thehands or other parts of thebody:
 Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facingthe rain sensor.
 Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with adamp or wet cloth.
 Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
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Features of your vehicle
 DOOR (2) :In the DOOR position, the map
lamp and the room lamp come on
when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the
transmitter, the map lamp and the
room lamp come on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds as long as any
door is not open.
The map lamp and the room lamp
turn off gradually after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the door is
closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors are locked, the
map lamp and the room lamp will
turn off immediately. If a door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the
map lamp and the room lamp stays
on for about 20 minutes. However,
if a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the map
lamp and the room lamp stays on
continuously. If the type B room
lamp switch is OFF, it doesn't work.  ON (3) : The map lamp and the
room lamp stay on at all
times.
 OFF (4) : The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
✽ ✽NOTICE
When the lamp is turned ON by
pressing the lens (1), the lamp does
not turn off even if the switch (2) is
in the OFF position.
Room lamp
To turn the room lamp ON or OFF,
push the switch.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a
map lamp, the room lamp will also
turn on or off as follows.
OYB046404
OSC047432N
■ Type A
■ Type B
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- The room lamp comes on when a
door is opened. The lamps go out
after approximately 30 seconds.
- The room lamp comes on for approximately 30 seconds when
doors are unlocked with a trans-
mitter as long as the doors are
not opened.
- The room lamp will stay on for approximately 20 minutes if a
door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK/OFF
position.
- The room lamp will stay on con- tinuously if the door is opened
with the ignition switch in the ON
position.
- The room lamp will go out imme- diately if the ignition switch is
changed to the ON position or all
doors are locked.  DOOR (2) :
In the DOOR position, the map
lamp and the room lamp come on
when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the
transmitter, the map lamp and the
room lamp come on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds as long as any
door is not open.
The map lamp and the room lamp
turn off gradually after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the door is
closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors are locked, the
map lamp and the room lamp will
turn off immediately. If a door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the
map lamp and the room lamp stays
on for about 20 minutes. However,
if a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the map
lamp and the room lamp stays on
continuously. If the type B room
lamp switch is OFF, it doesn't work.  ON (3) : The map lamp and the
room lamp stay on at all
times.
 OFF (4) : The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
✽ ✽NOTICE
When the lamp is turned ON by
pressing the lens (1), the lamp does
not turn off even if the switch (2) is
in the OFF position.
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Features of your vehicle
Trunk/Liftgate room lamp
The trunk/liftgate room lamp comes
on when the trunk/liftgate is opened.The trunk/liftgate room lamp comes
on as long as the trunk/liftgate lid is
open. To prevent unnecessary charg-
ing system drain, close the trunk/lift-
gate lid securely after using the
trunk/liftgate room lamp.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened. To prevent
unnecessary charging system drain,
close the glove box securely after
use.
OYB046407
OSC047412N
OYB046405
 4 Door
 5 Door
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Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light on or
off.
 : The lamp will turn on if this
button is pressed.
 : The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.
OYB046406
CAUTION
Always have the switch in theoff position when the vanity mir-ror lamp is not in use. If the sun-visor is closed without turningthe lamp off, it may dischargethe battery or damage the sunvi-sor.
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Features of your vehicle
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this
section.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is running.To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is on.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster
manually, press the rear window
defroster button again.
Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.
DEFROSTER
CAUTION - Conductors
To prevent damage to the con-ductors bonded to the insidesurface of the rear window,never use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners containingabrasives to clean the window.
OSC040510N
OSC040509
■ Type A
■ Type B
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Features of your vehicle
Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-tion.
To improve the effectiveness ofheating and cooling :
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air or recirculated
air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
OSC041478N
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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Air intake control
This is used to select outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, push the control button. Recirculated air position
With the recirculated airposition selected, air
from the passenger
compartment will be
drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated
or cooled according to
the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position If the recirculated airposition is not selected
or turned off, air enters
the vehicle from outside
and is heated or cooled
according to the function
selected. Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (without air
conditioning selected) may cause fog-
ging of the windshield and side win-
dows and the air within the passenger
compartment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged operation of
the air conditioning with the recircu-
lated air position selected will result
in excessively dry air in the passen-
ger compartment.
OSC040312NWARNING- Reduced
Visibility
Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
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Features of your vehicle
Fan speed control
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows
you to control the fan speed of the air
flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the fan speed, turn the
knob to the right for higher speed or
left for lower speed.
To turn off the blowers
To turn off the blowers, turn the fan
speed control knob to the “0” position.
WARNING- RecirculatedAir
Continue using the climate con-
trol system in the recirculated
air position can cause drowsi-
ness or sleepiness, and loss of
vehicle control. Set the air
intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.
WARNING- Sleeping with A/C on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
on as this may cause serious
harm or death due to a drop in
the oxygen level and/or body
temperature.OSC040313NOSC040314N
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Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator light
will illuminate). Press the button again
to turn the air conditioning system off.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
 If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the , position. Operation Tips
 To prevent dust or unpleasant
fumes from entering the vehicle
through the ventilation system,
temporarily set the air intake con-
trol to the recirculated air position.
Be sure to return the control to the
fresh air position when the dust or
fumes have passed to keep fresh
air in the vehicle. This will help
keep the driver alert and comfort-
able.
 Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just
ahead of the windshield. Care
should be taken that these are not
blocked by leaves, snow, ice or
other obstructions.
 To prevent interior fog on the wind- shield, set the air intake control to
the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
air conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to the
desired temperature.OYB046309
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