parking brake KIA RIO 2018 Owner's Guide

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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off. If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be
towed only from the front. Be sure
that the transmission is in neutral. Be
sure the steering is unlocked by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ACC
position. A driver must be in the
towed vehicle to operate the steering
and brakes.
CAUTION- Automatic
transaxle
To avoid serious damage to the Automatic transaxle, limitthe vehicle speed to 15km/h(10mph) and drive less than1.5km/h (1mile) when towing.
Before towing, check for an Automatic transaxle fluid leakunder your vehicle. If theAutomatic transaxle fluid isleaking, a flatbed equipmentor towing dolly must be used.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-22
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-45
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.

Maintenance
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8
Normal Maintenance Schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections including booster
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
*3If 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.

Maintenance
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8
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 60 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
*1Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3If 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.
48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections including booster
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line, fuel
hoses and connections of each part
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 42 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 84 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
*3If 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.
72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections including booster
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

Maintenance
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96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections including booster
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line, fuel
hoses and connections of each part
❑Inspect valve clearance (if equipped) *2
(Every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(108,000 km (67,500 miles) or 108 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (108,000 km (67,500 miles) or 108 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
*1Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
2Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
*
3If 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.
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

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Maintenance
120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 60 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections including booster
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 120 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 120 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
132,000 km (82,500 miles) or 66 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(132,000 km (82,500 miles) or 132 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (132,000 km (82,500 miles) or 132 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
*3If 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.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
156,000 km (97,500 miles) or 78 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(156,000 km (97,500 miles) or 156 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (156,000 km (97,500 miles) or 156 months)
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 72 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections including booster
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line, fuel
hoses and connections of each part
❑Inspect drive belts (First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 144 months)
(Continued)
*1Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3If 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.
(Continued)
❑Add fuel additive *3(144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 144 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

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Maintenance
168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 84 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections including booster
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 168 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 168 months
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 90 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 180 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 180 months
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 kms (7,500 mile))
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
*3If 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.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)