ECU KIA RIO HATCHBACK 2008 Owner's Manual

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Driving your vehicle
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and pull up the parking
brake lever slightly. Secondly, depress
the release button and lower the parking
brake lever while holding the button.Check the brake warning light by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). This light will be illuminated
when the parking brake is applied with
the ignition switch in the START or ON
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is fully released and the brake warning
light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released, there
may be a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-
tion or repair shop.
WARNING- Parking brake
• To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the
gearshift lever in place of the
parking brake. Set the parking
brake AND make sure the
gearshift lever is securely posi-
tioned in 1st (First) gear or R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle
equipped vehicles and in P (Park)
for automatic transaxle equipped
vehicles.
• Never allow a person who is unfa-
miliar with the vehicle or children
to touch the parking brake. If the
parking brake is released unin-
tentionally,serious injury may
occur.
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Driving your vehicle
Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required. Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks.
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are
found, the warning light remains on or
the brakes do not operate properly.
Have it towed to any authorized Kia
dealer for a brake system inspection
and necessary repairs.
To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Trunk lid open
warning (if equipped)
This warning light activates when the
trunk is not closed securely.
Door ajar warning
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely.
Low fuel level
warning
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. The warning light will
come on when the fuel level has dropped
to about 5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).
Refuel as soon as possible.
Headlight high beam
indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
lights are on and in the high beam posi-
tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Air bag warning
(if equipped)
This warning light will blink or illuminate
for approximately 6 seconds each time
you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
If this indicator does not go out, or if it illu-
minates while the vehicle is being driven,
see an authorized Kia dealer for immedi-
ate service.
Check fuel filler cap
warning
This warning light indicates the fuel filler
cap is not tight securely.
Always make sure that the fuel filler cap
is tight.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a brake
warning light on is dangerous. If the
brake warning light remains on,
have the brakes checked and
repaired immediately by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
AIR
BAG
CHECK
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Engine compartment
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-
ing the taps and pulling up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it
is blown.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,
and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
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NOTICE
After checking the fuse box in the engine
compartment, securely install the fuse
box cover. If not, electrical failures may
occur from water leaking in.
Main fuse
If the MAIN fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screws shown in the pic-
ture above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the
same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
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NOTICE
If the MAIN fuse is blown, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
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Engine compartment
Engine compartment
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Fuse/Relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay
label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.Description Fuse rating Protected component
BATT_1 50A Alternator, Battery
ECU A 30A Engine control unit
RAD 30A Radiator fan
COND 30A Condenser fan
ECU B 10A Engine control unit
SPARE - Spare fuse
HORN 10A Horn
IGN1 30A Ignition
IGN2 40A Ignition
BATT_2 30A Alternator, Battery
MAIN 125A Alternator
MDPS 80A Power steering wheel
ABS1 40A ABS
ABS2 40A ABS
P/WDW 30A Power window
BLW 40A Blower
SPARE - Spare fuse
A/CON1 10A Air conditioner
A/CON2 10A Air conditioner
ECU D 10A Engine control unit
SNSR 10A Sensors
INJ 15A Injector
ECU C 20A Engine control unit
SPARE - Spare fuse
SPARE - Spare fuse
HORN - Horn relay
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Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
RR WIPER 15A Rear wiper
H/LP(LH) 10A Headlight (left)
FR WIPER 25A Front wiper
BLOWER 10A Blower
H/LP(RH) 10A Headlight (right)
S/ROOF 20A Sunroof
STOP LP 15A Stop light
C/DR LOCK 20A Central door lock
IGN COIL 15A Ignition coil
ABS 10A ABS
B/UP LP 10A Back-up light
SPARE - Spare fuse
C/LIGHTER 25A Cigar lighter
FOLD'G 10A Outside rearview mirror folding
HTD SEAT 20A Seat warmer
AMP 25A Amplifier
FR FOG LP 10A Front fog light
SPARE - Spare fuse
ECU 10A Engine control unit
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
P/WDW RH 25A Power window (right)
AUDIO 10A Audio
RR FOG LP 10A Rear fog light
IGN 10A Ignition
Description Fuse rating Protected component
HTD GLASS 30A Rear window defroster
A/BAG 15A Air bag
TCU 10A Automatic transaxle control
SNSR 10A Sensors
SPARE - Spare fuse
MULT B/UP 10A Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock,
Room lamp
AUDIO 15A Audio
P/WDW LH 25A Power window (left)
HTD MIRR 10A Outside rearview mirror heater
TAIL LP(LH) 10A Taillight (left)
TAIL LP(RH) 10A Taillight (right)
HAZARD 10A Hazard warning light
T/SIG LP 10A Turn signal light
A/BAG IND 10A Air bag warning
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In case of an emergency
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured (2).
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.
Towing with a vehicle other than
a tow truck
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front or rear of the vehicle. Use
extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-
ditions from which the vehicle cannot
be driven out under its own power.
• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the
vehicle doing the towing.
• The drivers of both vehicles should com-
municate with each other frequently.
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NOTICE
• Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.
• Using a portion of the vehicle other
than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.
• Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.
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• Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
• To avoid damaging the hook, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
• Use a towing strap less than 5m (16
feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 30cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so that the towing strap
is not loosened during towing.When your vehicle is being towed
by another vehicle other than a tow
truck (in case of an emergency)
• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the
steering wheel isn’t locked.
• Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
• Release the parking bake.
• Vehicles equipped with automatic
transaxles should not exceed 45 km/h
(28 mph) and should not be towed
more than 80 km (50 miles).
• Vehicles equipped with manual
transaxle should not be towed in
excess of 88 km/h (55 mph) and
should not be towed more than 645 km
(400 miles).
• Press the brake pedal with more force
than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
• More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
• If you are driving down a long hill, the
brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
• If the towing vehicle does not move
easily, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact an authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.
• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
• Keep away from the vehicle dur-
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In case of an emergency
Changing tires
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire
changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the
possibility of personal injury.
Tire replacement
1. Park on a level surface and apply the
parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse)
with manual transaxle or P (Park) with
automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
WARNING- Changing tires
• Never attempt vehicle repairs in
the traffic lanes of a public road
or highway.
•Always move the vehicle com-
pletely off the road and onto the
shoulder before trying to change
a tire. The jack should be used on
level firm ground. If you cannot
find a firm, level place off the
road, call a towing service com-
pany for assistance.
• Be sure to use the correct front
and rear jacking positions on the
vehicle;never use the bumpers or
any other part of the vehicle for
jack support.
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• The vehicle can easily roll off the
jack causing serious injury or
death. No person should place
any portion of their body under a
vehicle that is supported only by
a jack ; use vehicle support
stands.
• Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
• Do not allow anyone to remain in
the vehicle while it is on the jack.
• Make sure any children present
are in a secure place away from
the road and from the vehicle to
be raised with the jack.
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12. Once the wheel lug nuts have been
tightened, lower the vehicle fully to the
ground and continue to tighten the lug
nuts until they are fully secured.
Tighten the wheel lug nuts firmly in a
“X” pattern.
If you are unsure of the tightness of
the wheel lug nuts, have them
checked at the nearest service sta-
tion. The specified tightening torque is
9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft, 88-107 N•m).
Improperly tightened wheel lug nuts
could cause brake pedal vibration
while braking.To prevent the jack, jack handle, wheel
lug nut wrench and spare tire from rat-
tling while the vehicle is in motion, store
them properly.
CAUTION
Your vehicle has metric threads on
the wheel studs and nuts. Make cer-
tain during wheel removal that the
same nuts removed are reinstalled -
or, if replaced, that nuts with metric
threads and the same chamfer con-
figuration are used.
Installation of a non-metric thread
nut on a metric stud or vice-versa
will not secure the wheel to the hub
properly and will damage the stud
so that it must be replaced.
Note that most lug nuts do not have
metric threads. Be sure to use
extreme care in checking for thread
style before installing aftermarket
lug nuts or wheels. If in doubt, con-
sult an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING- Wheel studs
If the studs are damaged or if non-
metric nut is used on a metric stud
or vice versa, they may lose their
ability to retain the wheel. This
could lead to the loss of the wheel
in a collision resulting in severe
injury or death.
WARNING
Check the inflation pressures as
soon as possible after installing the
spare tire. Adjust it to the specified
pressure, if necessary. Refer to
Section 8, Specifications.
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Maintenance
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For best battery service :
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the top of the battery clean and
dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle is not going to be used for
an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
• If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
Items to be reset after the battery has
been discharged or the battery has
been disconnected.
• Clock (See Chapter 3)
• Audio (See Chapter 3)
• Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
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NOTICE
• Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
• The negative battery cable must be
removed first and installed last when
the battery is disconnected.
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WARNING- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
• The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
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• Do not allow cigarettes,sparks,or
flame near the battery.
• Watch the battery during charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
• Wear eye protection when check-
ing the battery during charging.
•Disconnect the battery charger in
the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.