oil pressure KIA RIO 2020 Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: RIO, Model: KIA RIO 2020Pages: 516, PDF Size: 10.49 MB
Page 163 of 516

483
Features of your vehicle
Charging SystemWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in section 8). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems, which couldaffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damageis possible, which could resultin loss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicleinspected by an authorized Kiadealer as soon as possible.
SC CAN (ENG) 4.QXP 12/12/2019 5:12 PM Page 83
Page 164 of 516

Features of your vehicle
84
4
If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, there may be seri-
ous engine damage. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the warn- ing light stays on after the engine
is started, turn the engine off
immediately. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Engine
damage
If the engine is not stoppedimmediately after the engine oilpressure warning light is illumi-nated and stays on while theengine is running, seriousengine damage may result.
CAUTION - Engine
Overheating
Do not continue driving with theengine overheated. Otherwisethe engine may be damaged.
CAUTION - Low Fuel
Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Levelwarning light on or with the fuellevel below “E” can cause theengine to misfire and damagethe catalytic converter (ifequipped).
SC CAN (ENG) 4.QXP 12/12/2019 5:12 PM Page 84
Page 199 of 516

4119
Features of your vehicle
The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Sunroof inside air recircula-
tion (if equipped)
The outside (fresh) air position is
automatically selected, when the
sunroof is opened.
When you select the recirculated air
position, the system maintains the
recirculated air position for 3 minutes
and then automatically converts to
the outside (fresh) air position.
When the sunroof is closed, the air
intake position will return to the orig-
inal position that was selected.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle’s air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pressure.
If proper service procedures are
not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of seri-
ous injury or death, the air con-
ditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.
CAUTION- AC Repair
It is important that the correcttype and amount of oil andrefrigerant is used, otherwisedamage to the vehicle mayoccur. To prevent damage, theair conditioning system in yourvehicle should only be servicedby trained and certified techni-cians.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerantis mildly flammable
and operated at high
pressure, the air con-
ditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and
certified technicians.
(Refer to the SAE
J2845)
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and
refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be
reclaimed with proper equip-
ment.
Venting refrigerants directly to
the atmosphere is harmful to
individuals and environment.
Failure to heed these warnings
can lead to serious injuries.
SC CAN (ENG) 4.QXP 12/12/2019 5:14 PM Page 119
Page 210 of 516

Features of your vehicle
130
4
The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Sunroof inside air recircula-
tion (if equipped)
The outside (fresh) air position is
automatically selected, when the
sunroof is opened.
When you select the recirculated air
position, the system maintains the
recirculated air position for 3 minutes
and then automatically converts to
the outside (fresh) air position.
When the sunroof is closed, the air
intake position will return to the orig-
inal position that was selected.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle’s air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pressure.
If proper service procedures are
not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of seri-
ous injury or death, the air con-
ditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.
CAUTION- AC Repair
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil andrefrigerant is used, otherwisedamage to the vehicle mayoccur. To prevent damage, theair conditioning system in yourvehicle should only be servicedby trained and certified techni-cians.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerantis mildly flammable
and operated at high
pressure, the air con-
ditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and
certified technicians.
(Refer to the SAE
J2845)
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and
refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be
reclaimed with proper equip-
ment.
Venting refrigerants directly to
the atmosphere is harmful to
individuals and environment.
Failure to heed these warnings
can lead to serious injuries.
SC CAN (ENG) 4.QXP 12/12/2019 5:15 PM Page 130
Page 238 of 516

Audio system
13
5
CAUTION
When cleaning the device,
make sure to turn off the audiosystem and use a dry andsmooth cloth.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. Spillingbeverages may lead to systemmalfunction.
Never use tough materials, chemical cloths, or solvents(alcohol, benzene, thinners,etc.) as such materials maydamage the device panel orcause color/quality deteriora-tion.
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oilfrom contacting the dashboardbecause they may cause dam-age or discoloration.
Refrain from use if the screen is blank or no sound can behear as these signs may indi-cate product malfunction.
Continued use in this conditionmay further damage the sys-tem.
CAUTION - LCD Monitor
Do not subject the device tosevere shock or impact. Directpressure onto the front side ofthe monitor may cause damageto the LCD or touch screen.
SC CAN (ENG) 5(audio).qxp 6/7/2019 9:52 AM Page 13
Page 384 of 516

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
• Scheduled maintenance service precaution . . . . . . . 8-10
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-16
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
37
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-40
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-40
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
53
8
SC CAN (ENG) 8.qxp 6/7/2019 9:40 AM Page 1
Page 390 of 516

87
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.
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.
SC CAN (ENG) 8.qxp 6/7/2019 9:40 AM Page 7
Page 432 of 516

849
Maintenance
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure:
The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, intelligent variable
transmission, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure:
The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
SC CAN (ENG) 8.qxp 6/7/2019 9:41 AM Page 49
Page 483 of 516

Maintenance
100
8
High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water. Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
Do not apply wax on an embossed
unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the
unit.
OJB037800
CAUTION - Wet engine
Washing the engine compart-
ment with water, includinghigh pressure water, maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the enginecompartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.
SC CAN (ENG) 8.qxp 6/7/2019 9:44 AM Page 100
Page 490 of 516

8107
Maintenance
Fabric seat cover using precau-tions (If equipped)
Please clean the fabric seats regu-
larly with a vacuum cleaner in con-
sideration of fabric material charac-
teristics. If they are heavily soiled
with beverage stains, etc., use a suit-
able interior cleaner. To prevent dam-
age to seat covers, wipe off the seat
covers down to the seams with a
large wiping motion and moderate
pressure using a soft sponge or
microfiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the seats.
Make sure not to rub such objects
against the surface.
SC CAN (ENG) 8.qxp 6/7/2019 9:44 AM Page 107