KIA Rio 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

HOUR “H’’:
Pressing the “H’’ button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object will advance the time displayed
by one hour.
MINUTE “M’’:
Pressing the “M’’ button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object will advance the time displayed
by one minute.
RESET “:R’’:
To clear away minutes, press the “:R’’ button with
your finger, a pencil or similar object. When you
release the button, the clock will be set precisely
on the hour.
For example, if the “:R’’ button is pressed while
the time is between 9:01 and 9:29, the display will
be reset to 9:00. If pressed while it is between
9:30 and 9:59, the display will be reset to 10:00.
Driving Your Vehicle4-40Interior FeaturesDigital Clock (If Equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the clock buttons operate as follows:
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4-41 Cigarette Lighter
To operate the cigarette lighter, press it in and release
it. When it is heated, it automatically pops out ready
for use. If the engine is not running, the ignition switch
must be in the ACC position for the lighter to operate.
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NOTICE
 Do not hold the lighter in because it will over-
heat.
 Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in
the cigarette lighter socket. The use of plug-in
accessories (shavers, hand-held vacuums and
coffee pots, for example) may damage the
socket or cause electrical failure.
 If the lighter does not pop out within
30 seconds, remove it to prevent overheating.
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Driving Your Vehicle4-42Glove Box
To open the glove box door, pull the latch toward you.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop, always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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AshtrayTo remove the ashtray, pull it out to the normal posi-
tion, push down on the lock spring plate, and pull the
ashtray out.
WARNING -Ashtray Use
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays as waste
receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ash-
tray with other combustible materials may
cause a fire.
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4-43 Sunvisors
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull it downward,
unsnap it from the bracket and swing it to the side.Bracket
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Door Pocket
Your front door pocket is a convenient place to
store maps and small items.
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Driving Your Vehicle4-44 Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sunvisor downward,
then pull up the mirror cover.
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Climate Control SystemControlsTemperature Control Knob
The temperature control knob (A) is the round knob
closest to the driver’s side of the climate control panel.
To change the air temperature in the vehicle, turn the
knob either clockwise for warm air or counterclockwise
for cooler air.
A
D
EBC
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Fan Speed Control Knob
The fan speed control knob (B) is the center knob in the
climate control panel. Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are
provided;fan speed increases as the number on the knob
increases. The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
OFF – Fan off
1 – Low speed
2 – Medium speed
3 – High speed
4 – Maximum speed
Mode Selection Knob
The mode selection knob (C) is the closest to the
passenger’s seat in the climate control panel. It controls
the direction of air flow through the ventilation system.Face position
Air flow is directed toward the upper body
and face. Additionally, each outlet can be
controlled to direct the air discharged from
the outlet. (outlet port: , )
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A
A
A
D
D
C
C
B
BB
D
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Driving Your Vehicle4-46Face - floor position
Air flow is directed towards the face and the
floor. The air to the floor is warmer than the
air to the face (except when the temperature
control is set to the extreme cold position).
(outlet port: , , )
Floor position
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor,
with a small amount of the air being directed
to the windshield and side window defroster.
(outlet port: , )
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor
and the windshield with a small amount
directed to the side window defrosters.
(outlet port: , , )
Defrost position
Most of the air flow is directed to the wind-
shield with a small amount of air directed to
the side window defrosters.
(outlet port: , )Air Flow Control Button
It is recommended that under normal conditions the
outside (fresh) air position be selected.
Recirculated air position If you press the air intake control button once (recircu-
late), almost all outside air flow into the vehicle is shut
off, and air within the vehicle will be recirculated.
This position can be used temporarily for maximum
heating or cooling (if equipped with an air condition-
ing) and to help prevent undesirable outside air flow
into the vehicle.
BC
C
D
D
A
C
D
A
D
CAUTION
Continued climate control system operation in the
recirculated air position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility
WARNING
Don’t sleep in a vehicle with air conditioning
system or heating system on. It may cause seri-
ous harm or death to passengers due to a drop
in the oxygen level and/or body temperature.
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Outside (fresh) air position
If you press the air intake control button again, the air
position will be changed to outside (fresh) air and air
will enter the ventilation system from outside the vehi-
cle. Use this position for normal ventilation and heat-
ing.
The air flow control will be set at outside (fresh) air
position automatically if any of following occur.
- The ignition key is OFF.
- The fan speed control knob is OFF (0).
- When you select the floor-defrost or defrost mode
position.
If you want the recirculated air position, press the cor-
responding button.
To cancel the forced outside (fresh) air position, refer
to the canceling procedure in “Windshield Defrosting
and Defogging” section.
Air Conditioning Switch (If Equipped)
Depress the switch to turn the air conditioning system
on. An indicator light in the switch will illuminate
when the fan switch is ON indicating air conditioning
system operation. Depress the switch again to turn the
air conditioning system OFF.
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Driving Your Vehicle4-48 System OperationVentilation
1. Set the mode selection knob to the position.
2. Set the air intake control switch to the outside air
position (switch indicator OFF).
3. Set the temperature control knob to the desired
position.
4. Set the fan speed control knob to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode selection knob to the position.
2. Set the air intake control switch to the outside
(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control knob to the desired
position.
4. Set the fan speed control knob to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air con-
ditioning system (if equipped) ON.
If cool air is desired at face level for bi-level opera-
tion, set the mode selection knob to the posi-
tion.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode selection
knob to the position.
CAUTION
Continued climate control system operation in the
recirculated air position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
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Air Conditioning (If Equipped)
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with envi-
ronmentally friendly R134a refrigerant which is not
damaging to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Depress the air conditioning
switch.
2. Set the mode selection knob to the face posi-
tion.
3. Set the air intake control switch to the outside air or
the recirculated air position (switch indicator ON).
4. Set the temperature control knob to the desired
position.
5. Set the fan speed control knob to the desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control knob and temperature
control knob to maintain maximum comfort.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-level
operation, set the mode selection knob to the
position and adjust the temperature control knob to
maintain maximum comfort.
When maximum cooling is desired, set the tempera-
ture control knob to the extreme left position and set
the air intake control switch to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan speed control knob to the
highest speed.
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips:
 If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight dur-
ing hot weather, open the windows for a short time
to let hot air inside the vehicle escape.
 To help reduce moisture on the inside of windows
on rainy, humid days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air conditioning system.
 During air conditioning system operation, you may
occasionally notice a slight change in engine speed
at idle as the A/C compressor cycles ON. This is a
normal system operating characteristic.
 Use the air conditioning system every month if only
for a few minutes.
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NOTICE
When using the air conditioning system, monitor
the temperature gauge closely while driving up
long hills or in heavy traffic when outside temper-
atures are high. Air conditioning system operation
may cause engine overheating. Continue to use
the blower fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off if the temperature gauge indicates engine
overheating.
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