air conditioning KIA RIO 2017 Service Manual

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 90 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch(if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads(if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Add fuel additive *A
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear

723
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 96 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 96,000 km or 72 months after
every 24,000 km or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect valve clearance *3
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
(Continued)
(Continued)
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine coolant*5
(First, 192,000 km or 120 months after every 48,000 km or 24 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑ Add fuel additive *A
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic
inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality.
*
3Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
5When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory.
An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine
damage.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is
recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

Maintenance
24
7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
204,000 km (127,500 miles) or 102 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch(if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads(if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑Add fuel additive *A
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear

725
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
216,000 km (135,000 miles) or 108 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 96,000 km or 72 months after
every 24,000 km or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Add fuel additive *A
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
*
1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix
other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

Maintenance
26
7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
228,000 km (142,500 miles) or 102 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch(if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads(if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑Add fuel additive *A
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear

727
Maintenance
240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 120 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 96,000 km or 72 months after
every 24,000 km or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
(Every 60,000 km or 48 months)
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
(Continued)
(Continued)
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine coolant *5
(First 192,000 km or 120 months
after every 48,000 km or 24 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
❑Add fuel additive *A
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic
inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
5When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory.
An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine
damage.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is
recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance
Rear brake drums and linings
(if equipped)
Check the rear brake drums and linings
for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken
parts, and excessive wear.
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
(if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.

Engine / 8-2
Dimensions / 8-2
Bulb wattage / 8-3
Tires and wheels / 8-5
Weight/Volume / 8-6
Air conditioning system / 8-6
Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-9
Vehicle certification label / 8-9
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-10
Engine number / 8-10
Specifications & Consumer information8

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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WEIGHT/VOLUME
ItemGasoline 1.6
4 Door 5 Door
M/T A/T M/T A/T
Gross vehicle weight kg (lbs.)1,630
(3,593) 1,660
(3,660) 1,600
(3,527) 1,630
(3,593)
Luggage volume
l(cu ft) 4 Door (SAE)
Min.389 (13.7)
Max.-
5 Door (VDA)
Min.288 (10)
Max.923 (32)
ItemWeight of volume Classification
Refrigerant
445 ~ 495g
(0.98 ~ 1.09 lbs) R-134a
Compressor lubricant
110 ~ 130 cc PAG (FD46XG)
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
We recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer for more details.

Index
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Active ECO system··················\
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··5-43Active ECO operation ··················\
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Limitation of Active ECO operation: ··················\
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AIR BAG - advanced supplemental restraint system ····3-33 Adding equipment to or modifying your airbag-equipped vehicle··················\
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Air bag warning label ··················\
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Air bag warning light ··················\
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Curtain air bag ··················\
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Driver's and passenger's front air bag··········\
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How does the air bag system operate ··················\
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Occupant detection system ··················\
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Side impact air bag ··················\
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3-47
SRS Care ··················\
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SRS components and functions ··················\
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Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag) ···3-50
Air cleaner ··················\
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···············7-41 Filter replacement ··················\
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Air conditioning system··················\
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Appearance care··················\
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·······7-86 Exterior care ··················\
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Interior care ··················\
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Audio system ··················\
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·········4-121 Antenna··················\
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Aux, USB and iPod
®··················\
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Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology ··················\
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How vehicle audio works ··················\
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Steering wheel audio control ··················\
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·4-122
Automatic climate control system ··················\
···············4-94 Automatic heating and air conditioning ··················\
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Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerantand compressor lubricant ··················\
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Climate control air filter ··················\
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Manual heating and air conditioning··················\
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System operation ··················\
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·4-101
Automatic transaxle brake system ··················\
···············5-16 Automatic transaxle operation··················\
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·5-16
Good driving practices ··················\
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Automatic transaxle fluid ··················\
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Battery··················\
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····7-45 Battery recharging ··················\
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·7-46
For best battery service ··················\
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Reset items ··················\
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Before driving ··················\
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············5-3 Before entering vehicle ··················\
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Before starting ··················\
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Necessary inspections··················\
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