wiper fluid KIA RIO HATCHBACK 2018 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Windshield washers (front)
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level.
If the fluid level is not sufficient, you
add appropriate non-abrasive wind-
shield washer fluid to the washer
reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the off posi-tion to stop the auto wiper oper-ation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshieldglass. Damage to system partscould occur and may not becovered by your vehicle warran-ty.
When starting the vehicle inwinter, set the wiper switch inthe off position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and ice maydamage the windshield wiperblades. Always remove all snowand ice and defrost the wind-shield properly prior to operat-ing the windshield wipers.
OSC047424N
OSC047429N
■ Type A
■ Type BCAUTION - Washer pump
To prevent possible damage tothe washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.

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Features of your vehicle
ON - Normal wiper operation
(1) HI - High wiper speed
(2) LO - Low wiper speed
(3) OFF - Wiper is not in operationPush the lever away from you or turn
the wiper lever switch upwards fully
to spray rear washer fluid and to run
the rear wipers 1~3 cycle. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
OSC047426N
OSC047431N
■ Type A
■ Type B

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-21
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
42
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-45
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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Maintenance
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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Index
Trunk lamp bulb replacement (4 door) ..........................8-97
Trunk (4 door)................................................................4-21Opening the trunk ......................................................4-21
Closing the trunk ........................................................4-21
Emergency trunk safety release ..................................4-22
Turn signals....................................................................4-91\
USB charger ................................................................4-134
User settings mode(for Type B cluster) ........................4-65
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-102
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement ............................8-98
Vehicel load limit ..........................................................6-66
Vehicle certification label ..............................................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............................9-10
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ..........................6-34
Vehicle weight ..............................................................6-71
Warning and Indicator lights ........................................4-74
Warning lights ................................................................4-74
Warning messages..........................................................4-69 Washer fluid ..................................................................8-32
Checking the washer fluid level..................................8-32
Weight/Volume ................................................................9-6
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................8-48
Wheel replacement ........................................................8-50
Windows ........................................................................\
4-30 Power window lock button ........................................4-34
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-123 Manual climate control system ................................4-123
Automatic climate control system ............................4-124
Defogging logic ........................................................4-125
Auto defogging system ............................................4-126
Windshield washers ......................................................4-95
Windshield wipers ........................................................4-94
Winter driving ................................................................6-61 Snow tires....................................................................6-61\
Tire chains ..................................................................6-62
Wiper blades ..................................................................8-38 Blade inspection ..........................................................8-38
Blade replacement ......................................................8-38
Wipers and washers ......................................................4-93 Windshield wipers ......................................................4-94
Windshield washers ....................................................4-95
Rear window wiper and washer switch ......................4-96
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