instrument panel KIA Rio 2011 2.G User Guide

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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 thevehicle at speeds above the maxi-mum recommended, for 2 (SecondGear) or L (Low) may cause exces-sive heat to develop which couldresult in damage to or failure of theautomatic transaxle.
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ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)
You can turn the ECOMINDERTMindica-
tor (which is identified on your instrument
dashboard by the “ECO” name) on/off on
the instrument cluster in this mode.
If you push the TRIP button more than 1
second in the ECOMINDER
TMindicator
ECO ON mode, then ECO OFF is dis-
played in the screen and the ECO indica-
tor turns off.
If you want to display the ECOMINDER
TM
indicator ECO again, press the TRIP but-
ton more than 1 second in the ECO OFF
mode and then ECO ON mode is dis-
played in the screen.
For more detailed explanations, refer to
"Warnings and indicators" in section 4.
Instrument panel illumination
(if equipped)
When the vehicle’s parking lights or
headlights are on, rotate the illumination
control knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel illumination.
Warning lights / audible indicators
Checking operation
All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
are still on, this indicates a situation that
needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go off. The fuel warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light (if
equipped)
This light illuminates if the key is turned
to ON and goes off in approximately 3
seconds if the system is operating nor-
mally.
If the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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Malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential problem has been
detected somewhere in the emission
control system.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable and will not need towing, but
have the system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
ECOMINDERTMindicator
(if equipped)
The ECOMINDERTMindicator is dis-
played to help you improve fuel efficiency
when you are driving.
The ECOMINDER
TMindicator will turn
the ECO light green on the instrument
panel when you are driving fuel effi-
ciently in the ECO ON mode.
If you don't want the indicator dis-
played, you can turn the ECO ON
mode to OFF mode by pressing the
TRIP button.
When the instant fuel consumption mode (if equipped) is displayed on the
LCD display or the system is not work-
ing properly, the indicator turns off. If
the indicator turns off when the instant
fuel consumption mode is not selected,
have the system checked by an author-
ized KIA dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel efficiency depends on the dri- ver's driving habit and road condition.
The system stops operating when the transaxle is in the P (Park), R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) position or
when the instant fuel consumption
mode is selected.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Lamp ( ) illuminated may causedamage to the emission controlsystems which could effect dri-vability and/or fuel economy.

If the EmissionControl System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) begins to flash ON and OFF,potential catalytic converter dam-age is possible which could resultin loss of engine power. Have theEngine Control System inspectedas soon as possible by an author-ized Kia dealer.
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4
Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parking
light position (1st position), the tail, posi-
tion, license and instrument panel lights
are ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the headlight
position (2nd position) the head, tail,
position, license and instrument panel
lights are ON.
High - beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it back
for low beams.
The high-beam indicator will light when
the headlight high beams are switched
on.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for a
prolonged time while the engine is not
running.
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Flashing headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low-beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
Turn signals (A)
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down.
Green arrow indicators on the instrument
panel indicate which turn signal is oper-
ating. They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues to
flash after a turn, manually return the
lever to the OFF position.
Lane change signals (B)
To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position.
The lever will return to the OFF position
when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out and
will require replacement.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, the bulb may be burned out or
have a poor electrical connection in the
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4
Face - 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: B, C, E, D)
Floor position
Most of the air flow is direct-
ed to the floor, with a small
amount of the air being
directed to the windshield
and side window defroster.
(outlet port: C, E, A, D)
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is direct-
ed to the floor and the wind-
shield with a small amount
directed to the side window
defrosters.
(outlet port: A, C, E, D)
Defrost position
Most of the air flow is direct-
ed to the windshield with a
small amount of air directed
to the side window defrosters.
(outlet port: A, D)
Instrument panel vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The outlet
port (B, D) can be opened or closed sep-
arately using the thumbwheel (1).
Also, you can adjust the direction of air
delivery from these vents using the vent
control lever as shown.
The air from outlet port (D) flows at any
mode. Close the ventilation outlets using
the thumbwheel (1) to block the air flow if
you do not want the air.
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Index
Climate control air filter ··················\
··················\
············7-19
Climate control system ··················\
··················\
··············4-39Air conditioning ··················\
··················\
··················\
··4-44
Clock (Digital) ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········3-78
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-20
Compact spare tire ··················\
··················\
··················\
···6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
··················\
6-19
Coolant ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
···7-12
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··················\
················7-12
Cruise control system ··················\
··················\
················4-14
Cup holder ··················\
··················\
··················\
···············3-76
Curtain air bag ··················\
··················\
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·········3-54
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ··················\
···········4-25
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ··················\
···············4-20
Defogging (Windshield) ··················\
··················\
············4-46
Defroster (Rear window) ··················\
··················\
···········4-38
Defrosting (Windshield) ··················\
··················\
············4-46
Digital clock··················\
··················\
··················\
·············3-78
Dimensions ··················\
··················\
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················8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ··················\
···········4-25
Displays, see instrument cluster ··················\
··················\
4-20
Door locks··················\
··················\
··················\
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3-9 Central door lock switch ··················\
··················\
·······3-10
Child-protector rear door lock ··················\
················3-12 Drinks holders, see cup holders··················\
··················\
·3-76
Driver's air bag··················\
··················\
··················\
·········3-51
Driving at night ··················\
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··········5-7
Driving in flooded areas ··················\
··················\
··············5-8
Driving in the rain··················\
··················\
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······5-7
Economical operation ··················\
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5-5
Emergency starting ··················\
··················\
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····6-4
Jump starting ··················\
··················\
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·········6-4
Push starting ··················\
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··········6-5
Emergency trunk safety release ··················\
··················\
·3-65
Emergency while driving ··················\
··················\
·············6-2
Emission control system ··················\
··················\
··············5-2
Engine compartment ··················\
··················\
············2-4, 7-9
Engine coolant ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········7-11
Engine number ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········5-11
Engine oil ··················\
··················\
··················\
·················7-11\
Engine overheats ··················\
··················\
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········6-3
Exterior care··················\
··················\
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·············7-34
Flat tire ··················\
··················\
··················\
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···6-17 Changing tires ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····6-19
Compact spare tire ··················\
··················\
················6-18
Jack and tools ··················\
··················\
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······6-17
Removing and storing the spare tire ··················\
·······6-17
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Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
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·3-81
Fluid Brakes fluid ··················\
··················\
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·········7-14
Folding the rear seat ··················\
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3-23
Front seat adjustment ··················\
··················\
·················3-18\
Fuel filler lid ··················\
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············3-67
Fuel requirements ··················\
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Fuses ··················\
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········6-6 Fuse/relay panel description··················\
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····6-9
Main fuse··················\
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···············6-8
Memory fuse ··················\
··················\
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·······6-12
Gauge Fuel gauge ··················\
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···········4-21
Glassroof, see sunroof ··················\
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···············3-79
Glove box··················\
··················\
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·················3-75\
Hazard warning flasher ··················\
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··············4-38
Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
··················\
······5-6
Headrest ··················\
··················\
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··········3-21, 3-26
Heating and air conditioning ··················\
··················\
·····4-44
Hood··················\
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·······3-66
Horn ··················\
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How to use this manual ··················\
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···············1-2 Ignition key interlock system ··················\
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······4-9
Immobilizer system ··················\
··················\
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···3-7
Indicators and warnings ··················\
··················\
·············4-25
Instrument cluster ··················\
··················\
··················\
····4-20
Fuel gauge ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-21
Instrument panel illumination ··················\
·················4-25\
Odometer ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············4-21
Speedometer ··················\
··················\
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········4-21
Tachometer ··················\
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··········4-21
Trip computer ··················\
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Tripmeter ··················\
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·············4-22
Warning and indicators ··················\
··················\
·········4-25
Instrument panel illumination··················\
··················\
····4-25
Instrument panel overview··················\
··················\
···········2-3
Interior care··················\
··················\
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··············7-36
Interior features··················\
··················\
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········3-76 Cup holder ··················\
··················\
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···········3-76
Digital clock ··················\
··················\
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········3-78
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
··················\
···············3-81
Luggage net (holder) ··················\
··················\
·············3-81
Power outlet··················\
··················\
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·········3-77
Sunvisor ··················\
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···············3-77
Interior light ··················\
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·············3-73
Interior overview··················\
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Interlock system ··················\
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