KIA RIO 2021 Owners Manual

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to per-
form under all reasonably expected operating conditions.
However,before any additional electrical equipment is
installed in your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer, in order to ensure that you do not void your war-
ranty.
Certain electrical equipment, or the way in which it is
installed, may adversely affect the operation of your vehi-
cle, includingsuch systems as the engine control system,
the audio system and the electrical charging system and
thus potentially void all or part of your warranty.
We assume no responsibility for any expense you may
incur or for any malfunction of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result from the installa-
tion of additional electrical equipment that is not supplied,
or recommended for installation by, Kia.Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
If a mobile two-way radio system is installed improperly,
or if an excessively powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely affected. To avoid
damage to your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and installation.
Kia motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to
meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read
and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particu-
larly the information under the headings "NOTICE",
"CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions
regarding the operation of your vehicle, safety issues and
defects please contact your Kia's toll-free Consumer
Assistance hot line as below:
National Consumer Affairs Manager
Kia Motors America, Inc.
P.O. Box 52410
Irvine, CA 92619-2410
1-800-333-4Kia (4542)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (U.S. ONLY)
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Reporting Safety Defects.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying [Kia
Motors America, Inc.].
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or [Kia Motors
America, Inc.].
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; download the
SaferCar mobile application; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.The following publications are available on
www.KiaTechinfo.com
Service manual:
This manual covers maintenance and recommended pro-
cedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under-
stand.
Electrical troubleshooting manual:
This manual complements the Service Manual by provid-
ing indepth troubleshooting information for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Owner's manual:
This manual describes the overall features and operating
procedures for the vehicle.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
ONLINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED MANUALS
(U.S. ONLY)
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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-34Adding equipment to or modifying yourair bag-equipped vehicle ..........................................3-62
Air bag warning label ................................................3-62
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-38
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-54
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-49
How does the air bag system operate ........................3-35
Occupant detection system ........................................3-41
Side air bag ................................................................3-52
SRS Care ....................................................................3-61\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-38
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the
air bag) ......................................................................3-\
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Air cleaner ....................................................................7-31\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-31
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-6
Appearance care ..........................................................7-102 Exterior care ..............................................................7-102
Interior care ..............................................................7-108
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-123 Activate upon washer fluid use ..............................4-134
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-134
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-124 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant
and compressor lubricant ........................................4-132
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-132
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-125
System operation ......................................................4-130
Battery........................................................................\
....7-39 For best battery service ..............................................7-39
Recharging the battery ................................................7-40
Reset items ..................................................................7-41
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ............................................................5-5
Necessary inspections ................................................5-5
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ..........................5-68 Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-69
Function malfunction and limitations ........................5-73
Function operation ......................................................5-72
Function settings ........................................................5-70
Brake system..................................................................5-29 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-35
Good braking practices ..............................................5-42
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-39
Parking brake ..............................................................5-31
Power brakes ............................................................5-29
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Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)........................5-40
Brake/clutch fluid ..........................................................7-27 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-27
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
California perchlorate notice ......................................7-114
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-20
Child Restraint System (CRS) ......................................3-27 Using a child restraint system ....................................3-28
Climate control air filter ................................................7-33 Filter inspection ..........................................................7-33
Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................8-12
Cruise Control (CC) ......................................................5-87 Function operation ......................................................5-87
To decrease speed ......................................................5-88
To increase set speed ..................................................5-88
To resume the function ..............................................5-89
To temporarily pause the function ..............................5-89
FCC ....................................................................\
......4-155
The radio frequency components (Rear Corner Radar) complies ..................................................................5-104 Declaration of conformity ..........................................4-155
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
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Rear window defroster ..............................................4-110
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
18 Auto door lock/unlock feature ....................................4-21
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-22
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-21
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-19
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ........4-18
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system ..........................4-22
Speed sensing door lock system ................................4-21
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) ................................5-78 Basic function ............................................................5-78
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-78
Function malfunction and limitations ........................5-84
Function operation ......................................................5-81
Function settings ........................................................5-79
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function ..................5-78
Economical operation ..................................................5-105
Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) ..................................8-15
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ................................................................6-5
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Push-starting ................................................................6-6
Emission control system ..............................................7-111 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-111
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ........7-111
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-112
Engine .................................................................\
...........8-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-7
Engine compartment ........................................................7-4
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-24 Changing the coolant ..................................................7-26
Checking the coolant level..........................................7-24\
Engine number ..............................................................8-11
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
21 Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-22
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-21
ENGINE START/STOP button ....................................5-10 ENGINE START/STOP button position ....................5-10
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button ..............5-10
Starting the engine ......................................................5-13
Stopping the engine (Manual Transmission) ..............5-16
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-15
Exterior overview ............................................................2-2 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Front view camera only) ............................................5-45Brake operation ..........................................................5-50
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-45
FCA warning message and function control ..............5-48
Function malfunction ..................................................5-52
Function settings ........................................................5-46
Limitations of FCA ....................................................5-53
Situation in which the function may not detect pedestrian properly. ..................................................5-58
Warning message and warning light ..........................5-51
Fuel filler door ..............................................................4-42 Closing the fuel filler door..........................................4-\
43
Opening the fuel filler door ........................................4-42
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3 Do not use methanol ....................................................1-4
Fuel Additives ..............................................................1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-57 Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-61
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-63
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-59
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-60F
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Hood ........................................................................\
......4-39Closing the hood ........................................................4-40
Hood open warning ....................................................4-40
Opening the hood ......................................................4-39
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
If the engine overheats ....................................................6-7
If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4 If engine turns over normally but does not start ..........6-4
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ....6-4
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) ..........................6-19 Changing tires ............................................................6-21
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-19
Jack label ....................................................................6-28\
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-20
Important safety precautions ..........................................3-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ......................................................3-3
Driver distraction ........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................3-3
Restrain all children ....................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving............................6-3 If engine stalls while driving ........................................6-3 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..............6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................6-3
Infotainment system ....................................................4-150 Antenna ....................................................................4-15\
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How vehicle audio works ........................................4-151
USB port ..................................................................4-151
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-51 Gauges ........................................................................\
4-53
Instrument Cluster Control ........................................4-52
LCD Display Control ..................................................4-52
Transmission Shift Indicator ......................................4-57
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-6
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) ........................5-21 Good driving practices ................................................5-26
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation ....5-21
Interior features............................................................4-144 Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-147
Covering shelf (for 5 door) ......................................4-148
Cup holder ................................................................4-144
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-147
Power outlet ..............................................................4-145
Shopping bag holder ................................................4-148
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-14\
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USB charger ..............................................................4-146
Interior light ................................................................4-105 Automatic turn off function ......................................4-105
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-108
Map lamp ..................................................................4-105
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Room lamp ................................................................4-106
Trunk/Liftgate room lamp ........................................4-108
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-109
Interior overview ............................................................2-5
Key positions ..................................................................5-7 Ignition switch position ................................................5-7
Starting the engine ........................................................5-9
Keys ........................................................................\
........4-4 Battery replacement ......................................................4-8
Immobilizer system ......................................................4-9
Key operations ..............................................................4-4
Record your key number ..............................................4-4
Remote keyless entry system operations ......................4-5
Transmitter precautions ................................................4-7
Lane Following Assist (LFA) ........................................5-91 Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-91
Function malfunction and limitations ........................5-95
Function operation ......................................................5-92
Function settings ........................................................5-92
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) ..........................................5-61 Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-61
Function malfunction and limitations ........................5-66 Function operation ......................................................5-63
Function settings ........................................................5-62
LCD display (for type B cluster) ..................................4-65 Driving Assist mode ..................................................4-66
LCD Display Mode ....................................................4-65
User Settings Mode (for type B cluster) ....................4-67
Warning messages (for type B cluster) ......................4-75
Liftgate (for 5 door) ......................................................4-30 Opening the liftgate ....................................................4-30
Closing the liftgate ......................................................4-30
Emergency liftgate safety release ..............................4-31
Light bulbs ....................................................................7-72\
Back-up lamp bulb replacement (for 4 door) ............7-94
Back-up lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ............7-87
Bulb replacement precaution ....................................7-72
Front fog lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ..........7-83
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-80
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B, C) ..............................................7-80
Glove box lamp bulb replacement ..........................7-100
Headlamp (Low/High beam) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..............................7-77
Headlamp (Low/High beam) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B) ..............................7-78
Headlamp (Low/High beam) (LED type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type C) ..............................7-84
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High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement(for 4 door)................................................................7-97
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door)................................................................7-92
License plate lamp bulb replacement ........................7-92
Liftgate room lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ..7-101
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................7-74
Light bulb position (Rear) (4 Door) ..........................7-76
Light bulb position (Rear)(5 Door) ............................7-75
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................7-77
Map lamp bulb replacement ......................................7-98
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement..7-84
Position lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A)..7-81
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement (for 4 door) ..7-93
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ..7-86
Room lamp bulb replacement ..................................7-100
Side marker (front) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-82
Side marker (front) (LED type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B, C) ..............................................7-84
Side marker (rear) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) (for 5 door) ........7-90
Side marker (rear) (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) (for 4 door) ........7-97
Side marker (rear) (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) (for 5 door) ........7-91
Side repeater lamp (bulb type) bulb Replacement ....7-85
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb Replacement....7-85 Static bending light replacement
(Headlamp Type B,C) ..............................................7-82
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (for 4 door)................................................................7-96
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (for 5 door)................................................................7-91
Stop and tail lamp / Side marker (Bulb type) replacement (for 4 door) ..........................................7-94
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ......7-88
Tail lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (for 4 door) ..7-95
Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement (for 5 door) ......7-89
Trunk lamp bulb replacement (for 4 door) ................7-98
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement ........................7-99
Lighting........................................................................\
..4-93 Battery saver function ................................................4-93
Front fog light ............................................................4-99
Headlight escort function ............................................4-93
Headlight welcome function ......................................4-93
High Beam Assist (HBA) ..........................................4-97
High beam operation ..................................................4-96
Lighting control ..........................................................4-94
Turn signals and lane change signals ........................4-98
Maintenance services ......................................................7-5 Owner maintenance precautions ................................7-6
Owner’s responsibility ..................................................7-5
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Manual climate control system ....................................4-111Activate upon washer fluid use ..............................4-122
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-121
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ........................................4-120
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-119
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-112
System operation ......................................................4-117
Manual Transmission ....................................................5-17 Good driving practices ................................................5-20
Manual transmission operation ..................................5-17
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-48 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-48
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-49
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ............8-16
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-7 Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-7
Parking brake ................................................................7-30 Checking the parking brake ........................................7-30 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ..........5-96
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-97
Function malfunction and limitations ........................5-99
Function operation ......................................................5-98
Functions settings ......................................................5-97
Rear View Monitor (RVM)............................................4-91
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-7 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-9
Refrigerant label ............................................................8-11
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)............................8-16
Road warning ..................................................................6-2 Hazard warning flasher ................................................6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-9 Scheduled maintenance service precaution ..................7-9
Seat ........................................................................\
..........3-4 Driver’s seat ..................................................................3-4
Front passenger’s seat ..................................................3-4
Front seat adjustment ....................................................3-7
Headrest (for front seat) ................................................3-8
Rear seat ........................................................................\
3-4
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................3-11
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-10
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