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5
Fuel requir
ements / 5-2
Emission control system / 5-2
Before driving / 5-4
Suggestions for
economical operation / 5-5
Special driving conditions / 5-6
V
ehicle load limit / 5-10
W
eight of the vehicle / 5-15
T
railer
towing / 5-15
Label information / 5-16
Driving tips
149
151
Table of Contents
Recommended Engine Oil
1
Compact Sparetire Pressure
1
Engine Oil Capacity with Filter
1
Engine Coolant
1
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
5
Vehicle Break-In Process
6
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
8
Interior Overview
9
Your Vehicle at a Glance
9
Instrument Panel Overview
10
Engine Compartment
11
Knowing Your Vehicle
12
Key Operations
13
Keys
13
Knowing Your Vehicle
13
Remote Keyless Entry /
14
Battery Replacement
15
Alarm Stage
16
Armed Stage
16
Theft-Alarm System /
16
Disarmed Stage
17
Opening the Trunk with the Alarm Armed
17
Door Locks /
18
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
18
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
19
With Central Door Lock Switch
19
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
20
Knowing Your Vehicle
21
Rear Door Child Safety Lock
21
Rear Hatch
21
Cargo Area Lamp
22
Power Windows
23
Window /
23
Automatic Power Window down
24
Window Opening and Closing
24
Manual Windows
25
Power Window Lock Switch
25
Driver’s Seat
26
Front Passenger Seat
26
Rear Seat
26
Seat
26
Adjusting the Seat Forward and Backward
27
Front Seat Adjustment
27
To Move the Seat Forward or Backward
27
Adjusting Height of the Driver’s Seat Cushion
28
Adjusting the Seatback Recliner
28
To Recline the Seatback
28
Armrest
29
Headrest Adjustment
29
Split Folding Rear Seat
30
To Unfold the Rear Seat
33
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
35
Safety Belts /
35
Safety Belt Restraint System
37
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
39
Lap/Shoulder Belt
40
To Fasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
40
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt
42
To Fasten the Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt
42
3 Point Rear Center Belt
43
To Fasten the Rear Center Belt
43
To Unfasten the Rear Center Belt
45
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
46
Restraint of Infants and Small Children
46
Restraint of Pregnant Women
46
Restraint of Larger Children
47
Child Restraint System
48
Installing a Child Restraint System
49
Installing a Child Restraint System by Lap/Shoulder Belt
50
Placing a Passenger Safety Belt into the Auto Lock Mode
50
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with “Tether Anchor” System
52
Child Seat Lower Anchors
53
The Importance of Using Safety Belts
56
What Your Air Bag System Does
56
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do
56
Air Bag System Components
57
Driver’s Air Bag
59
Front Passenger’s Air Bag
59
Passenger's Air Bag
59
Occupant Classification System
60
Air Bag Collision Sensors
67
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?
67
Air Bag Inflation Condition
68
Front Air Bag
68
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
69
Side Air Bags
69
Air Bag System Operation
72
Noise and Smoke
73
Air Bag
74
Air Bag Warning Light
74
Air Bag Warning Label
75
Repairing or Scrapping the Vehicle
75
Outside the Vehicle
76
Trunk
76
Trunk Room Lamp
76
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
77
Inside the Vehicle
77
Opening the Hood
78
Closing the Hood
79
Fuel Filler Lid /
79
Outside Rearview Mirror
82
Manual Remote Control
82
Driving Your Vehicle
82
Mirrors /
82
Electric Remote Control
83
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
83
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
84
Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
84
Dome Light
85
Interior Lights /
85
Map Light
85
Glove Box
86
Multi Box
86
Storage Compartment
86
Cigarette Lighter
87
Interior Features /
87
Sunglass Holder
87
Ashtrays
88
Cup Holder
88
Power Socket
89
Sunvisor
89
Digital Clock
90
Hour
90
Minute
90
Reset
90
Autoslide Open
91
Sliding the Sunroof
91
Sunroof /
91
Tilting the Sunroof
91
If the Sunroof Does Not Open Electrically
92
In Case of an Emergency
92
Sunshade
92
Luggage Net /
93
Resetting the Sunroof
93
Antenna /
94
Roof Type Antenna
94
AM(MW, LW) Reception
95
Audio System /
95
FM Reception
95
Fading
96
Flutter/Static
96
Station Swapping
96
Using a Cellular Phone or a Two-Way Radio
96
Care of Cassette Tapes
97
Care of Disc
97
Stereo Radio Operation (M445)
98
BASS Control
99
Mode Select Knob
99
POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
99
TUNE/MODE Select Knob
99
AUTO SEEK Select Button
100
EQ Button
100
How to Preset Stations
100
SCAN Button
100
CD Select Button
102
FF/REW Button
102
TRACK UP/DOWN Button
102
Driving Your Vehicle
103
Random(Rdm)
103
DOLBY Button
108
TAPE PROGRAM Button
108
Compatible with MP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE
110
Driving Your Vehicle
114
Automatic Transaxle
115
Ignition Switch
115
Ignition Switch Position
115
Illuminated Ignition Switch
115
Starting the Engine
116
Manual Transaxle
117
Manual Transaxle Operation
117
Shift Lever
117
Downshifting
118
Automatic Transaxle Operation
119
Driving Your Vehicle
119
D (Drive)
120
N (Neutral)
120
R (Reverse)
120
Transaxle Ranges
120
2 (Second Gear)
121
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
121
O/D (over Drive) System
121
O/D off Indicator
121
Brake System
122
Ignition Key Interlock System
122
Power Brakes
122
Shift Lock System
122
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
123
Parking Brake
123
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
125
Parking on Curbed Streets
125
Power Steering
127
Steering Wheel
127
Tilt Steering
127
Horn
128
Instrument Cluster
129
Gauges
130
Odometer
130
Speedometer
130
Tripmeter
130
Engine Temperature Gauge
131
Fuel Gauge
131
Instrument Panel Illumination
131
Checking Operation
132
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
132
Warning Lights / Audible Indicators
132
Warnings and Indicators
132
Charging System Warning
133
Parking Brake Warning
133
Safety Belt Warning
133
Shift Pattern Indicators
133
Door Ajar Warning
134
Headlight High Beam Indicator
134
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
134
Trunk Lid Open
134
Door Ajar Warning Chime
135
Key Reminder Warning Chime
135
Malfunction Indicator
135
Stop/Tail Light Failure
135
Battery Saver Function
136
Lighting
136
Lighting Control
136
Parking Light Position
136
Flashing Headlights
137
Headlight Position
137
High - Beam Operation
137
Front Fog Light
138
Lane Change Signals
138
Turn Signals
138
One - Touch Wiper
139
Variable Intermittent Wipers
139
Windshield Wipers
139
Wipers and Washers
139
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
140
Windshield Washers
140
Defroster
141
Hazard Warning Flasher
141
Outside Mirror Heater
141
Climate Control System
142
Fan Speed Control Knob
143
Mode Selection Knob
143
Temperature Control Knob
143
MAX/ A/C Position
144
Face - Floor Position
145
Face Position
145
Floor - Defrost Position
145
Floor Position
145
Air Intake Control Button
146
Outside (Fresh) Air Position
146
Recirculated Air Position
146
Air Conditioning
147
Air Conditioning Button
147
Heating
147
System Operation
147
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
148
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
149
To Defrost Outside Windshield
149
Manual Climate Control System
149
To Defog Inside Windshield
149
Driving Tips
150
Fuel Requirements
151
Emission Control System
151
Vehicle Modifications
151
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
151
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
152
Before Driving
153
Before Entering Vehicle
153
Necessary Inspections
153
Before Starting
153
Suggestions for Economical Operation
154
Special Driving Conditions
155
Hazardous Driving Conditions
155
Rocking the Vehicle
155
Driving at Night
156
Driving in the Rain
156
Winter Driving
156
Snow Tires
157
Tire Chains
157
Chain Installation
158
Driving in Flooded Areas
158
Towing Capacity
159
Vehicle Capacity Weight
159
Seating Capacity
159
Vehicle Load Limit
159
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
160
Compliance Label
162
Weight of the Vehicle
164
Base Curb Weight
164
Vehicle Curb Weight
164
Cargo Weight
164
Trailer Towing
164
Label Information
165
Vehicle Identification Number
165
Engine Number
166
Tire Specification / Pressure Label
166
In Case of an Emergency
167
Overheating
168
Road Warning
168
Emergency Starting
169
Jump Starting
169
Connecting Jumper Cables
170
Jump Starting Procedure
170
Push-Starting
171
Electrical Circuit Protection
172
Fuse Replacement
172
Fuses
172
Driver-Side Panel Bolster
173
Fuse Box
174
Main Fuse
174
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
175
Driver-Side Knee Bolster
176
Cigar Lighter
177
Towing
178
Memory Fuse
178
Tie-Down Hook
180
Front Towing Hook
180
Towing with a Vehicle Other than a Tow Truck
181
If You Have a Flat Tire
183
Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
183
Removing the Spare Tire
183
Tire Replacement
185
Jacking Instructions
185
Changing Tires
185
Maintenance
189
Maintenance Services
190
Owner’s Responsibility
190
Scheduled Maintenance Service
190
Schedule 1 - Normal Maintenance
191
Schedule 2 - Severe Maintenance
194
Owner Maintenance
197
Owner Maintenance Schedule
197
At Least Monthly
197
At Least Twice a Year
197
Owner Maintenance Precautions
198
Engine Coolant Reservoir
199
Engine Oil
200
Checking the Engine Oil Level
200
Engine Cooling System
201
Checking the Coolant Level
201
Brake Fluid
203
Checking Brake Fluid Level
203
Drive Belts
204
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
204
Power Steering Hose
204
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
205
Body Lubrication
206
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
206
Lubricants and Fluids
206
Air Cleaner
207
Element Cleaning
207
Element Replacement
207
Climate Control Air Filter
208
Filter Replacement
209
Wiper Blades
210
Wiper Blade Maintenance
210
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
210
Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
211
Battery
212
Battery Recharging
213
For Best Battery Service
213
Tire Care
214
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
214
Tires and Wheels
214
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
215
Tire Rotation
216
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
217
Compact Spare Tire Replacement
217
Wheel Replacement
218
Tire Sidewall Labeling
219
Tire Size Designation
219
Tire Traction
219
Tire Maintenance
219
Checking Tire Life
220
Tire Speed Ratings
220
Wheel Size Designation
220
Example Wheel Size Designation
220
Tread Wear
221
Maximum Load Rating
221
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
221
Tire Terminology and Definitions
222
Traction - AA, A, B & C
222
Temperature -A, B & C
222
Intended Outboard Sidewall
223
DOT Markings
223
Curb Weight
223
Cold Tire Pressure
223
All Season Tires
224
Summer Tires
224
Speed Rating
224
Traction
224
Bulb Replacement
226
Headlight Bulb Replacement
226
Front Turn Signal/Position Light Bulb Replacement
228
Front Fog Light Bulb Replacement
228
Trunk Room Lamp (4 Door)
229
Front Map Lamp
229
Center Dome Lamp
229
Interior Bulb Replacement
229
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
230
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement
230
Center High Mounted Stop Light
232
High Mounted Stop Light Bulb Replacement
232
Lubricant Specifications
233
Recommended Lubricants
233
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
233
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
233
Finish Maintenance
234
Washing
234
Exterior General Caution
234
Exterior Care
234
Finish Damage Repair
235
Waxing
235
Bright-Metal Maintenance
235
Underbody Maintenance
235
Interior Care
236
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
236
Interior General Precautions
236
Vinyl
236
California Perchlorate Notice
237
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
237
Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
237
Specifications
238
Dimensions
239
Tires
239
Weights
240
Light Bulbs
241
Capacities
241
Consumer Assistance (U.S. Only)
242
Reporting Safety Defects
246
Index
248
Air Conditioning
249
Headrest Adjustment
251
Rearview Mirrors
254
Spare Tire
254
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Kia Rio 2008 Specifications
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Brand
Kia
Model
Rio 2008
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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