engine KIA RIO HATCHBACK 2015 User Guide

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Even though you press the button,
the doors will not lock and the chime
will sound for 3 seconds if any of the
following occurs:
The smart key is in the vehicle.
The ignition switch is in the ACC orON position.
Any door except the trunk (or tail- gate) is opened.
Unlocking
Pressing the button of the driver's
outside door handle with all doors
closed and locked, unlocks the dri-
ver's door. The hazard warning lights
will blink and the chime will sound
twice to indicate that the driver's door
is unlocked. All doors are unlocked if
the button is pressed once more
within 4 seconds. The hazard warn-
ing lights will blink and the chime will
sound twice to indicate that all the
doors are unlocked. Pressing the button in the front pas-
senger's outside door handle with all
doors closed and locked, unlocks all
the doors. The hazard warning lights
will blink and the chime will sound
twice to indicate that all doors are
unlocked. The button will only oper-
ate when the smart key is within
28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the outside
door handle.
Trunk unlocking (4 door)
The trunk will open when the trunk
unlock button is pressed.
The trunk will automatically lock after
it has been opened.
If the trunk is closed with the smart
key in the trunk, the warning chime
will sound for about 5 seconds and
the trunk will not lock.
Tailgate unlocking (5 door)
(if equipped)
If you are within 0.7 m (28 in.) from
the outside tailgate handle, with your
smart key in possession, the tailgate
will unlock and open when you press
the tailgate handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the tailgate is
unlocked.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock
automatically.
Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor-
mation refer to “Starting the engine
with a smart key” in section 5.

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Smart key precautions
If you lose your smart key, you willnot be able to start the engine.
Towing the vehicle to an authorized
dealer may be necessary.
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If a
smart key is lost, take the vehicle
and remaining key to your author-
ized Kia dealer for reprogramming.
This will not allow the lost key from
starting the vehicle and will protect
from potential theft.
The smart key will not work if any of following occurs:
- If the vehicle key is close to aradio transmitter such as a radio
station it can interfere with normal
operation of the smart key sys-
tem
- The smart key near a mobile two- way radio system or a cellular
phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your
vehicle.
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When the smart key does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key. If you
have a problem with the smart key,
contact an authorized Kia dealer.
If the smart key is in close proximi- ty to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the smart
key could be blocked by normal
operation of your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially
important when the phone is active
such as making calls, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Pleacing the
Smart Key and cell phone in close
proximity can disrupt the signals of
the Smart Key This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2.This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
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NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes
or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle
warranty.
CAUTION- Transmitter
Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly.

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The transmitter or smart key is
designed to give you years of trou-
ble-free use, however it can malfunc-
tion if exposed to moisture or static
electricity. If you are unsure how to
use or replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause
the transmitter or smart key to mal-
function. Be sure to use the correct
battery.
An inappropriately disposed battery
can be harmful to the environment
and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.
Immobilizer system
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an electronic engine immobilizer sys-
tem to reduce the risk of unautho-
rized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks and determines and verifies
that the ignition key is valid.If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-
tion.
To activate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
Your Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave this
number anywhere in your vehicle.
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NOTICE
Keep each key separately in order to
avoid a starting malfunction.
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CAUTION- Transmitter
damage
The transmitter or smart key
can malfunction if exposed tomoisture, static electricity, heator direct sunlight and frombeing dropped.

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Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, consult an authorized Kia
dealer. This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2.This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
CAUTION - Immobilizer damage
Do not expose your immobilizer
system to moisture, static elec-tricity and rough handling. Thismay damage your immobilizer.
CAUTION - Immobilizer alterations
Do not change, alter or adjust
the immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction.

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This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is oper-
ated in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the
"Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is
the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered,
the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard
warning lights.
* The THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM isnot applicable to the trunk lid on the
4 door (sedan) vehicles.
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tail- gate) and engine hood are closed
and latched.
3. door lock button on the transmit-
ter (or smart key).
The hazard warning lights will- flash once to indicate that the
system is armed.
If any of the doors, tailgate or
engine hood remains open, the
hazard warning lights won’t flash
and theft-alarm will not arm. After
this, if all doors, tailgate and
engine hood are closed, the haz-
ard warning lights will flash once.
pressing the button on the front
outside door handles while the
smart key is in your possession.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will flash once to indicate that the
system is armed.
Verify the doors, hood and tail- gate for being open. If they are
open, close them and try locking
the vehicle again. The flashing of
the hazard lights will confirm the
vehicle is locked and armed.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage

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Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If
the system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s)
leaves the vehicle. If any door (or
tailgate) or engine hood is opened
within 30 seconds after the sys-
tem enters the armed stage, the
system will be disarmed to pre-
vent unnecessary alarm.Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs while the system
is armed.
A front or rear door is opened with-
out using the transmitter (or smart
key).
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart
key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds. To
turn off the system, unlock the doors
with the transmitter (or smart key).
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the “ON” position for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside dooris pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
After the doors are unlocked, the
hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
After pressing the unlock button, if
any door (or tailgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
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Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock
when an impact causes the air bags
to deploy.
Auto door lock/unlock feature
(if equipped)
All doors will automatically lockwhen the transaxle shift lever is
shifted out of P (Park).
All doors will automatically unlock when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted into P (Park). An authorized Kia dealer can acti-
vate or deactivate some auto door
lock/ unlock features as follows;
Auto door unlock by using the dri-
ver's door lock button
Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the transaxle shift lever out of P
(Park) or into P (Park)
Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition
switch (for smart key, when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the OFF position)
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock features, con-
sult an authorized Kia dealer.
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
1.Open the rear door.
2.Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the hole and turn it to the lock posi-
tion. The child safety lock (1) is
located on the rear edge of the
door. When the child safety lock is
in the lock position, rear door will
not open even when the inner door
handle is pulled.
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Opening the hood
1.Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P(Park) position for
automatic transaxle and to the
1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for
manual transaxle, and setting the
parking brake. 2.Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2). 3.Pull out the support rod from the
hood.
4.Hold the hood opened with the support rod.
HOOD
WARNING - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber. The
plastic will help prevent you
from being burned by hot metal
when the engine is hot.
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Closing the hood
1.Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
partment must be correctly
installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2.Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3.Lower the hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above the closed position
and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place. The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole whenever
you inspect the engine compartment.
This will prevent the hood from falling
and possibly injuring you.
WARNING- Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING - Unsecured
engine hood
Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driv-
en, causing a total loss of visi-
bility, which might result in an
accident.

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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling up
the fuel filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to break
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry
on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt. 1.Stop the engine.
2.To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
fuel filler lid opener up.
3.Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4.To remove the cap (2), turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
5.Refuel as needed.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1.To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time. This indi-
cates that the cap is securely one
time tightened.
2.Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.
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NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks one
time, otherwise the fuel cap open
warning indicator light will illu-
minate.
FUEL FILLER LID
WARNING - Refueling
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and subject you to the risk of
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