flat KIA Rio 2008 2.G Owner's Guide

Maintenance
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Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
Tire sidewall labeling
Federal law requires tire manufactur-
ers to place standardized information
on the sidewall of all tires. This infor-
mation identifies and describes the
fundamental characteristics of the
tire and also provides the tire identifi-
cation number (TIN) for safety stan-
dard certification. The TIN can be
used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown
.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation
mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
P185/65R14 86H
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’ are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).
185 - Tire width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
14 - Rim diameter in inches.
I030B04JM
1
1
23
4
5,6
7

Maintenance
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4. Tire ply composition and mate-
rial
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
The following information relates to
the tire grading system developed by
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (CMVSS) for grading tires
by tread wear, traction and tempera-
ture performance.Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. However, performance
may differ from the norm because of
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on Kia vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
WARNING
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to a
loss of control and an accident
involving serious injury or
death.

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Maintenance
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. The
grades represent the tires ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C. The grades repre-
sent the tire’s resistance to the gen-
eration of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tires to
degenerate and reduce tires life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tires failure. Grades A and B
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by the law.
All season tires
Kia specifies all season tires on
some models to provide good per-
formance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior perform-
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-
formance is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions. Kia recom-
mends the use of snow tires or all
season tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4
psi) more air pressure than the pres-
sure recommended for the standard
tires on the tire label on the driver's
side of the center pillar, or up to the
maximum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) when your car is equipped with
snow tires.
WARNING- Tire
temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.

Specifications
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Item 4 Door 5 Door
Overall length 4,240 (166.9) 4,015 (158.1)
Overall width 1,695 (66.7) 1,695 (66.7)
Overall height 1,470 (57.9) 1,470 (57.9)
Front tread 1,470/1,485
*1(57.9/58.5*1) 1,470/1,485*1(57.9/58.5*1)
Rear tread 1,460/1,475
*1(57.5/58.1*1) 1,460/1,475*1(57.5/58.1*1)
Wheelbase 2,500 (98.4) 2,500 (98.4)
*¹If P175/70R14 tires are equipped
mm (in)
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications given here are for general information only. Although this information was accurate at the time of printing, Kia
reserves the right to change its vehicles or their specifications without notice. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more
precise and more up-to-date information.
ItemRecommended Cold TireWheel lug nut torque
Tire WheelInflation Pressure
kPa (psi)kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)
P175/70R14 5.0J x 14 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P185/65R14 5.5J x 14 220 (32) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P195/55R15 5.5J x 15 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P205/45R16 6.5J x 16 220 (32) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
Compact spare tire
T115/70D15 3.5Jx 15
420 (60)
9~11(
65~79, 88~107)
Tires Dimensions

Index
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Air bags-supplemental restraint system·························3-47
Air cleaner ·····································································7-17
Antenna ··········································································3-79
Audio system ·································································3-80
Automatic transaxle················································4-6, 7-15
Battery············································································7-21
Before driving ··································································5-4
Brake fluid ·····································································7-13
Brake system····································································4-9
Climate control air filter ················································7-18
Climate control system ··················································4-30
Defroster ········································································4-29
Door locks········································································3-9
Drive belts······································································7-14
Electrical circuit protection ·············································6-6
Emergency starting ··························································6-3
Emission control system ··················································5-2Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-9
Engine cooling system ···················································7-11
Engine oil ·······································································7-10
Exterior care···································································7-33
Fuel filler lid ··································································3-65
Fuel requirements ····························································5-2
Gauges ···········································································4-17
Hazard warning flasher··················································4-29
Hood···············································································3-64
How to use this manual ···················································1-2
If you have a flat tire ·····················································6-17
Ignition switch ·································································4-2
Immobilizer system ·························································3-7
Instrument cluster ··························································4-16
Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3
Interior care····································································7-35
Interior features······························································3-73
Interior lights ·································································3-71
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