light KIA RIO 2021 Owners Manual

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Function operation
Function warning
To warn the driver a vehicle is
detected, the warning light on the
outside rearview mirror and head-
up display (if equipped) will illumi-
nate
The function will operate when your vehicle speed is above 12
mph (20 km/h) and the speed of
the vehicle in the blind spot area is
above 7 mph (10 km/h).
Collision warning
Collision warning will operate whenthe turn signal is turned on in the
direction of the detected vehicle.
To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the outside
rearview mirror and head-up dis-
play (if equipped) will blink.
When the turn signal is turned off or you move away from the lane,
the collision warning will be can-
celed and the function will return to
vehicle detection state.
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WARNING
The detecting range of the
rear corner radar is deter-
mined by the standard road
width, therefore, on a narrow
road, the function may detect
other vehicles in the next lane
and warn you. In contrast, on
a wide road, the function may
not be able to detect a vehicle
driving in the next lane and
may not warn you.
When the hazard warning light is on, the collision warn-
ing by the turn signal will not
operate.
For your safety, change the Settings after parking the
vehicle at a safe location.
If any other function's warn- ing message is displayed or
audible warning is generated,
Blind-Spot Safety system's
warning message may not be
displayed and audible warn-
ing may not be generated.
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Function malfunction and limi-
tations
Function malfunction
When Blind-Spot Safety system is
not working properly, the 'Check
Blind-Spot Safety system' warning
message will appear on the cluster,
and the function will turn off automat-
ically, or the function will be limited. In
this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.When the outside rearview mirror
warning light is not working properly,
the 'Check side view mirror warning
light' warning message will appear
on the cluster.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
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You may not hear the warning
sound of Blind-Spot Safety
system if the surrounding is
noisy.
Blind-Spot Safety system may warn the driver late or may not
warn the driver depending on
the road and driving condi-
tions.
Driver should maintain con- trol of the vehicle at all times.
Do not depend on Blind-Spot
Safety system. Maintain a safe
braking distance, and if nec-
essary, depress the brake
pedal to reduce driving speed
or to stop the vehicle.
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(1) CRUISE indicator ( CRUISE)
(2) Set speed
Cruise Control allows you to drive at
speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h)
without depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Function operation
To set cruise control speed
1. Press the Driving Assist ( ) but-ton on the steering wheel to turn
the function on. The ( CRUISE)
indicator will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 20 mph
(30 km/h).
3. Push the SET- switch down and release it. The set speed on the
LCD screen will illuminate.
4. Release the accelerator pedal. On a steep slope, the vehicle may
slightly slow down or speed up while
driving uphill or downhill.
CRUISE CONTROL (CC) (IF EQUIPPED)
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Function settings
Settings
Turning the function ON/OFF
With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi-
tion, press the Lane Driving Assist
button located on the steering
wheel to turn on Lane Following
Assist. The white or green ( ) indi-
cator light will illuminate on the clus-
ter.
Press the button again to turn
off the function.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the engine is restarted, Lane
Following Assist will maintain the
last setting.
Function operation
Warning and control
Lane Following Assist
If the vehicle ahead or both lane
markings are detected and your vehi-
cle speed is below 120 mph (190
km/h), the green ( ) indicator light
will illuminate on the cluster, and the
function will help the vehicle stay in
lane by controlling the steering wheel.
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Hands-off warning
If the driver takes their hands off the
steering wheel for several seconds,
the 'Keep hands on steering wheel'
warning message will appear and an
audible warning will sound in stages.
First stage: Warning message
Second stage: Warning message(red steering wheel) and audible
warning If the driver still does not have their
hands on the steering wheel after the
hands-off warning, the 'Lane
Following Assist (LFA) canceled'
warning message will appear and
Lane Following Assist will be auto-
matically canceled.
CAUTION
When the steering wheel is not
controlled, the green ( ) indi-cator light will blink and changeto white.
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✽ ✽
NOTICE
• For more details on setting the
functions, refer to "LCD Display
Mode" in chapter 4.
• When both lane markings are detected, the lane lines on the clus-
ter will change from gray to white.
If lane markings are not detected,
steering wheel control by Lane
Following Assist can be limited
depending on whether a vehicle is
in front or the driving conditions of
the vehicle.
WARNING
The steering wheel may notbe assisted if the steering
wheel is held very tight or the
steering wheel is steered over
a certain level.
Lane Following Assist does not operate at all times. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
safely steer the vehicle and to
maintain the vehicle in its lane.
The hands-off warning mes- sage may appear late depend-
ing on road conditions. Always
have your hands on the steer-
ing wheel while driving.
If the steering wheel is held very lightly the hands-off warning
message may appear because
the function may not recognize
that the driver has their hands
on the steering wheel.
If you attach objects to the steering wheel, the hands-off
warning may not work properly.
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Even though the steering is assist-ed by Lane Following Assist, the
driver may control the steering
wheel.
The steering wheel may feel heav- ier or lighter when the steering
wheel is assisted by the function
than when it is not.Function malfunction and limi-
tations
Function malfunction
When Lane Following Assist is not
working properly, the 'Check Lane
Following Assist (LFA) system' warn-
ing message will appear on the clus-
ter.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
Limitations of the function
For more details on "Limitations of
the function", refer to "Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA) (if equipped)" in chapter
5.
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WARNING
For more details on the function
precautions, refer to "Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA) (if
equipped)" in chapter 5.
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Warning Timing
With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi-
tion, select 'Driver Assistance →
Warning Timing' from the User
Settings menu to change the initial
warning activation time for Rear
Cross-Traffic Safety.
When the vehicle is first delivered,
warning timing is set to 'Normal' If
you change the warning timing, the
warning time of other Driver Assist
functions may change.
Function operation
Function warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety will warn-
ing the driver when a collision is
imminent.
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CAUTION
The setting of the Warning
Timing applies to all functionsof the Blind-Spot Safety sys-tem.
Even though 'Normal' is selected for Warning Timing, ifthe vehicles approaches athigh speed, the initial warningactivation time may seem late.
Select 'Late' for Warning Timing when traffic is light andwhen driving speed is slow.
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When the outside rearview mirror
warning light is not working properly,
the 'Check side view mirror warning
light' warning message will appear
on the cluster. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Function disabled
When the rear bumper around the
rear-side radar or sensor is covered
with foreign matters, such as snow or
rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it
can reduce the detecting perform-
ance and temporarily limit or disable
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety.
If this occurs, the 'Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety disabled. Radar blocked'
warning message will appear on the
cluster.
The function will operate normally
when such foreign matters or trailer,
etc. is removed. If the function does not operate nor-
mally after it is removed, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
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CAUTION
Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety system to install a trailer,carrier, etc., or remove the trail-er, carrier, etc. to use RearCross-Traffic Safety system.
WARNING
Even though the warning message does not appear on
the cluster, Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety system may not prop-
erly operate.
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety sys- tem may not properly operate
in an area (e.g. open terrain),
where any substance are not
detected after turning ON the
engine.
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
section 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see sec-
tion 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi- mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
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