check oil KIA RIO 2021 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Charging SystemWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
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:
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 chapter 7). 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.
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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. 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).
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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative influence on the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
The refrigerant label is located on
the underside of the hood.
OYB086002
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.
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Basic function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-78
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Function settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
• Function operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Function malfunction and limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Cruise Control (CC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• Function operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• To increase set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
• To decrease speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
• To temporarily pause the function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• To resume the function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Lane Following Assist (LFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
• Function settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
• Function operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
• Function malfunction and limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) . 5-96
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
• Functions settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
• Function operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
Function malfunction and limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-104
• The radio frequency components(Rear Corner Radar) complies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-104
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5107
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
• Snowy or Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-114
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-115
• Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system5-115
• Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-115
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
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Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underneath side of the vehicle, have
the exhaust system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in an
enclosed area for a prolonged
time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open trunk/liftgate
Do not drive with the trunk/lift-
gate open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk/liftgate open proceed as
follows:
1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
3.Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at
“Floor” or “Face” and the fan
at the highest speed.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING- Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
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Function malfunction and limi-
tations
Function malfunction
When Lane Keeping Assist is not
working properly, the 'Check Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA) system', warn-
ing message will appear and the yel-
low ( ) indicator light will illumi-
nate on the cluster. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Limitations of the function
Lane Keeping Assist may not oper-
ate normally or may operate unex-
pectedly under the following circum-
stances:
The lane is contaminated or diffi-
cult to distinguish because,
- The lane markings is coveredwith rain, snow, dirt, oil, etc.
- The color of the lane marking is not distinguishable from the road
- There are markings on the road near the lane or the markings on
the road looks similar to the lane
markings
- The lane marking is indistinct or damaged
- The shadow is on the lane mark- ing by a median strip, trees,
guardrail, noise barriers, etc.
There are more than two lane markings on the road The lane number increases or
decreases, or the lane markings
are crossing
The lane markings are complicat- ed or a structure substitutes for the
lines, such as a construction area
There are road markings, such as zigzag lanes, crosswalk markings
and road signs
The lane suddenly disappears, such as at the intersection
The lane is very wide or narrow
There is a road edge without a lane
There is a boundary structure in the roadway, such as a tollgate,
sidewalk, curb, etc.
The distance to the front vehicle is extremely short or the vehicle in
front is covering the lane marking
For more details on the limitations of
the front view camera, refer to
"Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA) (Front view camera only) (if
equipped)" in chapter 5.
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Driving your vehicle
Fuel, engine coolant and engineoil
High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
get to check both the engine coolant
and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
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Driving your vehicle
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates, it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint finish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions, your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.
If there is a risk the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily
while you put the shift lever in P
(Intelligent Variable Transmission) or
in first or reverse gear (Manual
Transmission) and chock the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over
or turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an intelligentvariable transmission, be sure the
shift lever is in N (Neutral) or P
(Park) and the emergency brake is
set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you oper-
ate the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for “Jump
starting”.
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in theLOCK position, check all connec-
tors at the ignition coil and spark
plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine compartment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an authorized Kia dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
WARNING- Push/
pull start
Do not push or pull the vehicle
to start it. Push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload and create a
fire hazard.
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