light KIA RIO HATCHBACK 2013 Repair Manual
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Features of your vehicle
Air intake control
This is used to select outside (fresh) air
position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button.Recirculated air position
The indicator light on the
button illuminates when the
recirculated air position is
selected.
With the recirculated air position selected, air from
passenger compartment
will be drawn through the
heating system and heated
or cooled according to the
function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position The indicator light on the
button will not illuminate
when the outside (fresh) air
position is selected.
With the outside (fresh) air
position selected, air
enters the vehicle from out-
side and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected. Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without air con-
ditioning selected) may cause fogging of
the windshield and side windows and the
air within the passenger compartment
may become stale.
In addition, prolonged operation of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in excessive-
ly dry air in the passenger compartment.
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air
Continuous use of the climate con-
trol system in the recirculated air
position can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness, and loss of vehicle con-
trol. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position as much
as possible while driving.
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Fan speed control
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows you to
control the fan speed of the air flowing
from the ventilation system. To change
the fan speed, turn the knob to the right
for higher speed or left for lower speed.
Setting the fan speed control knob to the
“0” position turns off the fan.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the air con-
ditioning system on (indicator light will
illuminate). Press the button again to turn
the air conditioning system off.
WARNING - Reduced visi-
bility
Continuous use of the climate con-
trol system in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure vis-
ibility.
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Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows for a short time to let the hot
air inside the vehicle escape.
To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid days,
decrease the humidity inside the vehi-
cle by operating the air conditioning
system.
During air conditioning system opera- tion, you may occasionally notice a
slight change in engine speed as the
air conditioning compressor cycles.
This is a normal system operation
characteristic.
Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes to ensure
maximum system performance.
When using the air conditioning sys- tem, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) on the ground
under the passenger side of the vehi-
cle. This is a normal system operation
characteristic. Operating the air conditioning system
in the recirculated air position provides
maximum cooling, however, continual
operation in this mode may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become stale.
During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and humid air
intake. This is a normal system opera-
tion characteristic.CAUTION - Excessive AC
While using the air conditioningsystem, monitor the temperaturegauge closely while driving up hillsor in heavy traffic when outsidetemperatures are high. Air condi- tioning system operation maycause engine overheating andpotential engine damage. Continueto use the blower fan but turn theair conditioning system off if thetemperature gauge indicatesengine overheating.
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Features of your vehicle
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up
inside of the windshield, the air intake or
air conditioning are controlled automati-
cally according to certain conditions such
as or position. To cancel or
return to the defogging logic, do the fol-
lowings.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Push the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake control
button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second
of interval. It indicates that the defogging
logic is canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC or ON
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into its socket. When the element is
heated, the lighter will pop out to the
“ready” position.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette
lighter, use only a genuine Kia replace-
ment or its approved equivalent. Do not hold the lighter in after it is
already heated because it will over-
heat.
If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to prevent over-
heating.
Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
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WARNING - Ashtray use
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in
an ashtray with other combustible
materials may cause a fire.
CAUTION - Cigarettelighter
Do not insert accessories into the
cigarette lighter socket. Doing socan damage toe lighter socket
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Photo frame (if equipped)
If you want to insert the photo in the
frame,
1. Press the cover and the photo frame
will come out.
2. Insert the photo into the slit at the top of the photo frame.
3. Push the cover to fix the photo frame in it's original place.
The information card is in the photo
frame.
If you want to resize your digital picture to
fit the photo frame, access the QR code
or web address on the information card.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket (1) and swing it to the side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
The ticket holder (4, if equipped) is pro-
vided for holding a tollgate ticket.
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CAUTION - Vanity mirror
lamp
Close the vanity mirror cover securely and return the sunvisor to its original position after use. If thevanity mirror is not closed securely,the lamp will stay on and couldresult in battery discharge and pos- sible sunvisor damage.
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SIRIUS RADIO
Using SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Your Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3
month complimentary period of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio so you have access to
over 130 channels of music, information,
and entertainment programming.
Activation
In order to extend or reactivate your sub-
scription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you
will need to contact SIRIUS Customer
Care at 1-888-539-7474. Have your 12
digit SID (Sirius Identification Number)/ESN
(Electronic Serial Number) ready. To retrieve
the SID/ESN, turn on the radio, press the
[SAT] button, and tune to channel zero.
Please note that the vehicle will need to
be turned on, in Sirius mode, and have
an unobstructed view of the sky in order
for the radio to receive the activation sig-
nal.
SEEK
Press the key
seconds): select previous or next chan-
nel.
seconds): continuously move to previ-
ous or next channel.
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the cur-
rent category.
SCAN
Press the key
seconds): Previews each broadcast for
5 seconds each
❈ Press the key again to contin-
ue listening to the current frequency
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the cur-
rent category.
Category
Press the key Set through
the
TUNEknob
menus, highlight the category that the
current channel belongs to.
key to navigate category list.
Press the tune knob to select the lowest channel in the highlighted category.
❈ If channel is selected by selecting cat-
egory, then the “CATEGORY” icon is
displayed at the top of the screen.
CATFOLDER
CATFOLDER
SCAN
SCANRADIORADIO
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(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
Section 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls 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 is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsibility
is in the safe and legal operation of
the vehicle. Use of any handled
devices, other equipment or vehicle
systems that distract the drive
should not be used during vehicle
operation.
WARNING
- Check surrounding
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a vehi-
cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
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Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
immediately when the ignition switch is
turned on. It will also go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed.
KEY POSITIONS
WARNING - Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
WARNING - Driving whileintoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Even a small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment. Driving while under
the influence of drugs is as danger-
ous as or more dangerous than
driving drunk.
WARNING - Loose object
Securely store items in your vehi-
cle. When you make a sudden stop
or turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the floor
and it could interfere with the oper-
ation of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The ignition key can be removed only in
the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always
make sure the shift lever is engaged in
1st gear for the manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the engine
off.
ACC (Accessory)
The electrical accessories are operative.
ON
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started. This is the normal
running position after the engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if theengine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake warn-
ing light can be checked in this position.OTD059016
WARNING- Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss of
directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
WARNING- Steering wheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control.