ignition KIA Rio 2008 2.G Owner's Guide
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3. Insert the emergency handle (provided
with the vehicle) and turn the handle
clockwise to open or counterclockwise
to close.
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is discon-
nected or discharged, or you use the
emergency handle to operate the sun-
roof, you have to reset your sunroof sys-
tem as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Set the sunroof to the maximum TILT-
UP position using the corresponding
sunroof switch.
3. Then, release it.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP button
once again until the sunroof has
returned to the original position of TILT
UP after it is raised a little higher than
the maximum TILT UP position. This
may take several seconds.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system is reset.
To keep items from shifting in the trunk,
you can use the four rings located in the
trunk to attach the cargo net.
1JBA3112
1JBA3113
1JBA3216
4 Door
5 Door
LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED) 
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1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the
ignition key is in the “ACC”or “ON” posi-
tion. Press the knob to switch the power
on. The LCD shows the radio frequency in
radio mode, and displays the CD track in
CD mode. To switch the power off, press
the knob again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the volume and turn the knob counter-
clockwise to reduce the volume.
2. BAND Selector
FM Selection Button 
Pressing the  button changes the
FM1 and FM2 bands.
AM Selection Button 
Pressing the  button selects the
AM band. AM mode is displayed on LCD.
3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the frequency and turn the knob counter-
clockwise to reduce the frequency.
Mode Select Knob
Pressing the MODE  knob changes the
BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and
BALANCE mode.
The mode selected is shown on the dis-
play.
After selecting the desired mode, rotate
the mode select knob clockwise or coun-
terclockwise to adjust.
BASS Control
To increase the BASS, rotate the knob
clockwise, to decrease the BASS, rotate
the knob counterclockwise.
MID Control
To increase the MID, rotate the knob
clockwise, to decrease the MID, rotate
the knob counterclockwise.
TREBLE Control
To increase the TREBLE, rotate the knob
clockwise, to decrease the TREBLE,
rotate the knob counterclockwise.
FAD (Fader Control)
Rotate the control knob clockwise to
emphasize rear speaker sound (front
speaker sound will be attenuated). When
the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, front speaker sound will be empha-
sized (rear speaker sound will be attenu-
ated).
BALANCE Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasize
right speaker sound  (left speaker sound
will be attenuated). When the control
knob is turned counterclockwise, left
speaker sound will be emphasized (right
speaker sound will be attenuated).
AM
FM 
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1. CD/AUX Select Button
CD Select
• Insert the CD with the label facing
upward.
• Insert the CD to start CD playback,
during radio operation.
• When a disc is in the CD deck, if you
press the CD/AUX button the CD play-
er will begin playing even if the radio
player is being used.
• The CD/AUX player can be used when
the ignition switch is in either the “ON”
or “ACC” position.
• Push the CD/AUX button to turn on
that function without pushing the
Power ON-OFF control knob.
✽
NOTICE
• Do not stick paper or tape etc., on the
label side or the recording side of any
discs, as it may cause a malfunction.
• The unit cannot play a CD-R
(Recordable CD) and CD-RW
(Rewritable CD) that is not finalized. 
Please refer to the manual of CD-
R/CD-RW recoder or CD-R/CD-RW
software for more information on
finalization process.
(Continued)(Continued)
• Depending on the recording status,
some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be
played on this unit.
AUX-IN Select
• When the AUX device (such as
portable MP3 players) is connected to
vehicle's AUX-IN terminal, you can
switch to AUX-IN mode by pressing
CD/AUX button.
• With a CD loaded and AUX device
connected at the same time, this but-
ton switches between AUX-IN mode
and CD mode.
✽
NOTICE
• If the AUX device is not connected,
you cannot switch to AUX-IN mode.
• When the AUX device is disconnected
while in AUX-IN mode, the unit auto-
matically switches its mode to last
selected mode (CD mode or RADIO
mode).
• The quality of sound may be defected
or distorted when the unit's EQ
(BASS/MID/TREBLE) control and
AUX device's EQ control are both
enabled (not flat). When you want to
use the unit's EQ control feature, dis-
able the AUX device's EQ control fea-
ture, and vice versa.
AUX       3.5mm STEREO MINI PLUG 
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1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
• The radio unit may be operated when
the ignition key is in the "ACC" or "ON"
position. Press the button to switch the
power on. The LCD shows the radio
frequency in the radio mode, CD/ MP3
track in the CD/MP3 mode. To switch
the power off, press the button again.
• Push the FM/AM or CD/MP3 to turn on
that function without pushing Power
ON-OFF control knob.
VOLUME Control 
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the volume and turn the knob counter-
clockwise to reduce the volume.
2. BAND Select Button
Pressing the FM/AM button changes the
AM, FM1 and FM2 bands. The mode
selected is shown on the display.
3. RADIO SCAN Button
When you press the button, frequency is
changed and the next channel is
received automatically.
To stay on a station, press the CD SCAN
button again.
4. EQ Button
Press the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE
for the desired tone quality. Each press of
the button changes the display as fol-
lows;
5. AUTO SEEK Select Button
(Automatic Channel Selection)
Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
When the  side is pressed, the unit
will automatically tune to the next higher
frequency and when the  side is
pressed, it will automatically tune to the
next lower frequency.
6. PRESET STATION Select
Buttons
Six stations for AM, FM1 and FM2
respectively can be preset in the elec-
tronic memory circuit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be
programmed into the memory of the
radio.Then, by simply pressing the AM/FM
band select button and/or one of the six
station select buttons, you may recall any
of these stations instantly. To program the
stations, follow these steps:
• Press AM/FM selector to set the band
for AM, FM1 and FM2.
• Select the desired station to be stored
by seek or manual tuning.
• Determine the preset station select
button you wish to use to access that
station.
• Press and hold the station select button
for more than 0.8 seconds. A select but-
ton indicator will show in the display indi-
cating which select button you have
depressed. The frequency display will
flash after it has been stored in to the
memory. You should then release the but-
ton, and proceed to program the next
desired station. A total of 18 stations can
be programmed by selecting one AM and
two FM station per button.
• When completed, any preset station
may be recalled by selecting AM, FM1
or FM2 band and the appropriate sta-
tion button.
CLASSIC➟POP➟ROCK➟JAZZ➟OFF 
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1.AUDIO/MP3 CD/AUX Select
Button
AUDIO/MP3 CD Select
• Insert the CD with the label facing
upward.
• Insert the CD to start CD playback,
during radio operation.
• If you press the CD/AUX button while a
disc is in the CD deck, the CD player
will begin playing even if the radio or
cassette player is being used.
• The CD/AUX player can be used when
the ignition switch is in either the “ON”
or “ACC” position.
• Push the CD/AUX button to turn on
that function without pushing the
Power ON-OFF control knob.
✽
NOTICE
• Do not stick paper or tape etc., on the
label side or the recording side of any
discs, as it may cause a malfunction.
• The unit can play a multi-session CD-
R (recordable CD) and CD-RW
(rewritable CD) that consists of more
than two sessions.
Please refer to the manual of CD-
R/CD-RW recoder or CD-R/CD-RW
software for more information on
finalization process.
• Depending on the recording status,
some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be
played on this unit.
✽
NOTICE
Playback of MP3 and WMA file formats
are supported. Load to play time for
these formats may be longer due to the
compressed nature of these discs.
AUX-IN Select
• When the AUX device (such as
portable MP3 players) is connected to
vehicle's AUX-IN terminal, you can
switch to AUX-IN mode by pressing
CD/AUX button.
• With a CD loaded and AUX device
connected at the same time, this but-
ton switches between AUX-IN mode
and CD mode.
✽
NOTICE
• If the AUX device is not connected, you
cannot switch to AUX-IN mode.
• When the AUX device is disconnected
while in AUX-IN mode, the unit auto-
matically switches its mode to last
selected mode (CD mode or RADIO
mode).
• The quality of sound may be defected
or distorted when the unit's EQ
(BASS/MID/TREBLE) control and
AUX device's EQ control are both
enabled (not flat). When you want to
use the unit's EQ control feature, dis-
able the AUX device's EQ control fea-
ture, and vice versa.
AUX       3.5mm STEREO MINI PLUG 
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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-3
Manual transaxle / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-6
Brake system / 4-9
Steering wheel / 4-14
Instrument cluster / 4-16
Gauges / 4-17
Warnings and indicators / 4-19
Lighting / 4-23
Wipers and washers / 4-26
Defroster / 4-29
Hazard warning flasher / 4-29
Climate control system / 4-30
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-37
Driving your vehicle 
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Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock     
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position (manual transaxle).
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
can be checked before the engine is
started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in this
position.
✽
NOTICE
If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to
the START position, turn the steering
wheel right and left to release resistance
and then turn the key.
Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in
the P (Park) position.
Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)
Whenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
approximately 30 seconds after closing
the door or when the ignition switch is
turned on.
IGNITION SWITCH
1JBH3201
1JBN3201 Manual Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle 
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Driving your vehicle
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal depressed while turning the
ignition switch to the start position.
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and
hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below 
-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
✽
NOTICE
Do not engage the starter for more than
10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to
start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-
engaging the starter. Excessive or
improper use of the starter may damage
it.
The starter will not operate if:
•Manual Transaxle- the clutch pedal is
not fully depressed.
•Automatic Transaxle- the shift lever
is NOT in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
WARNING - Ignition key
• Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident or collision.
• Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in 1
stgear for manual
transaxle or P (Park) for automat-
ic transaxle. Then,set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
• Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
• Do not place any movable objects
around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.
CAUTION - Stall
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
STARTING THE  ENGINE 
CAUTION
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels,ski boots,etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal, and the
clutch (if equipped). 
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2 (Second Gear)
Use 2 (Second Gear) for more power
when climbing hills and for increased
braking when going down hills. This posi-
tion also helps reduce wheel spin on slip-
pery surfaces. When the shift lever is
placed in 2 (Second Gear), the transaxle
will automatically shift from first to sec-
ond gear.
L (Low)
Move the shift lever to this position in
hard pulling situations and for climbing
steep grades.
O/D (Over Drive) system 
(if equipped)
Pressing the O/D system button cancels
and engages the overdrive system.
When the O/D system is cancelled, the
O/D OFF indicator illuminates and the
transaxle gear range is limited to 1st
through 3rd. The transaxle will not shift to
4th gear until the O/D system button is
pressed again to release the switch.
When driving down a sloping road with
the transaxle in O/D (4th), you can
decrease the vehicle speed without using
the brakes by pressing the O/D button.
When the ignition is switched OFF, O/D
OFF mode is automatically cancelled.
O/D OFF Indicator ( ) 
This indicator light illuminates in the
instrument panel when the O/D mode is
cancelled.
Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
O/D
OFF
CAUTION
Do not exceed the recommended
maximum speeds in 2 (Second
Gear) or L (Low). Operating the
vehicle at speeds above the maxi-
mum recommended, for 2 (Second
Gear) or L (Low) may cause exces-
sive heat to develop which could
result in damage to or failure of the
automatic transaxle.
OJB046004 
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Driving your vehicle
Shift lock system
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition to
the ON position.
3. Depress the lock release button and
move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
sound near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.
Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the ignition switch is in any
other position, the key cannot be
removed.
BRAKE SYSTEM 
Power brakes  
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
ever, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
pery surfaces.
In the event of brake failure 
If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
WARNING- Parking brake
Pulling the parking brake while the
vehicle is moving at normal speeds
can cause a sudden loss of control
of the vehicle. If you must use the
parking brake to stop the vehicle,
use great caution in applying the
brake.
WARNING - Brakes
• Do not drive with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal. This will
create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increased
stopping distances.
• When descending a long or steep
hill,shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes. Continuous brake
application will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
(Continued)