KIA RIO 2019 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Daytime running light
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many dif-
ferent driving conditions, and it is
especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system turns OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
3. The front fog light is on.
4. Engaging the Parking Brake
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:(1) OFF position
(2) Auto light position (if equipped)
(3) Parking light position
(4) Headlight position
OSC047414N
OSC046400
■ Type A
■ Type B
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Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position (3rd position), the
tail, position, license and instrument
panel lights will turn ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the head-
light position (4th position) the head,
tail, position, license and instrument
panel lights will turn ON.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light position (if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO
light position, the taillights and head-
lights will turn ON or OFF automati-
cally depending on the amount of
light outside the vehicle.
OSC047416N
OSC047402N
■ Type A
■ Type B
OSC047417N
OSC047403N
■ Type A
■ Type B
OSC047415N
OSC047401N
■ Type A
■ Type B
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High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it
back for normal (low beam) position.
The high-beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.
WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver's vision.
OSC047418N
OSC047404N
■ Type A
■ Type B
CAUTION
Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instru-ment panel. This will ensure bet-ter auto-light system control.
Do not clean the sensor using awindow cleaner, the cleaner mayleave a light film which couldinterfere with sensor operation.
If your vehicle has window tintor other types of metallic coat-ing on the front windshield, theAuto light system may not workproperly.
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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 and lane change
signals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating. 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.
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). 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.
OSC047420N
OSC047406N
■ Type A
■ Type B
OSC047419N
OSC047405N
■ Type A
■ Type B
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One-touch lane change function
To activate a one-touch lane change
function, move the turn signal lever
slightly and then release it. The lane
change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7
times.
You can choose one-touch lane
change blinking function in “One
touch turn signal” of “User setting”.
Refer to “User setting” in chapter 4.
(if equipped)
✽ ✽NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, the bulb may be
burned out or have a poor electrical
connection in the circuit.
Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide
improved visibility when visibility is
poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The
fog lights will turn on when the fog light
switch (1) is turned to the on position
after the headlights are turned on. To turn off the fog lights, turn the
switch (1) to the off position.
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor.
OSC047421N
OSC047413N
■ Type A
■ Type B
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A : Wiper speed control (front)
· HI – High wiper speed
· LO – Low wiper speed
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· AUTO* – Automatic control wipe
· OFF – Off
· MIST – Single wipe
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*
D : Rear wiper/washer control · /ON – Continuous wipe
· O/OFF – Off
· HI – High wiper speed
· LO – Low wiper speed
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
* : if equipped
WIPERS AND WASHERS
OSC047428N/OSC047422N/OSC047427N/OSC047446N
Front Rear (5 Door, if equipped)
■Type A
■ Type B■Type A
■ Type B
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Features of your vehicle
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
push the lever upward and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If there is a heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield,
defrost the windshield for about 10
minutes, or until the snow and/or ice
is removed before using the wind-
shield wipers to ensure proper oper-
ation.
If you do not remove the snow
and/or ice before using the wiper
and washer, it may damage the
wiper and washer system.
AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls
the wiping cycle for the proper inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain stops,
the wiper stops.
OSC047411N
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To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to off position when the
wiper is not in use.Windshield washers (front)
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the off posi-tion to stop the auto wiper oper-ation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshieldglass. Damage to system partscould occur and may not becovered by your vehicle warran-ty.
When starting the vehicle inwinter, set the wiper switch inthe off position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and ice maydamage the windshield wiperblades. Always remove all snowand ice and defrost the wind-shield properly prior to operat-ing the windshield wipers.
OSC047424N
OSC047429N
■ Type A
■ Type B
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ONand the windshield wiper switchis placed in the AUTO mode, usecaution in the following situa-tions to avoid any injury to thehands or other parts of thebody:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facingthe rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with adamp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
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The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level.
If the fluid level is not sufficient, you
add appropriate non-abrasive wind-
shield washer fluid to the washer
reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
CAUTION - Wiper position
When washing the vehicle, setthe wiper switch in the off posi-tion to stop the auto wiper oper-ation. The wiper may operateand be damaged if the switch isset in the AUTO mode whilewashing the vehicle.
CAUTION - Wipers &
windshields
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, orother solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
WARNING - Obscured
visibility
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION - Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.
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Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch (for 5 door)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to operate the rear wiper
and washer. ON - Normal wiper operation
(1) HI - High wiper speed
(2) LO - Low wiper speed
(3) OFF - Wiper is not in operation
Push the lever away from you or turn
the wiper lever switch upwards fully
to spray rear washer fluid and to run
the rear wipers 1~3 cycle. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
OSC047426N
OSC047431N
■ Type A
■ Type B
OSC047425N
OSC047430N
■ Type A
■ Type B
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