Kia Rio 2023 User Manual

“Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road
vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which
are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do
not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated
area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your
vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle.”
WARNING
– California
Proposition 65

Kia Rio 2023 Specifications

General

Brand	Kia
Model	Rio 2023
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Fuel Requirements

Details on recommended fuel types, ethanol/methanol content, and refueling warnings.

Your vehicle at a glance

Instrument Panel Overview

Explains the instrument cluster, gauges, warning lights, and LCD display functions.

Safety features of your vehicle

Important Safety Precautions

Covers crucial safety advice: seat belt use, child restraint, speed control, and distraction.

Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System

Details on front, side, and curtain airbags, deployment, and safety precautions.

Features of your vehicle

Keys

Covers folding keys, smart keys, and remote entry system operations.

Manual Climate Control System

Operation of fan speed, mode, temperature, and air intake controls for cabin comfort.

Driving your vehicle

Before Driving: Essential Checks

Covers pre-drive checks: windows, tires, leaks, surroundings, and fluid levels.

Brake System

Information on power brakes, ABS, ESC, parking brake, and hazard warning lights.

Cruise Control (CC)

Instructions for setting speed, accelerating, pausing, resuming, and turning off cruise control.

What to do in an emergency

Emergency Starting Procedures

Detailed steps for jump-starting a vehicle with safety warnings about batteries and cables.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS – Type A)

Explains the low tire pressure and malfunction indicators.

Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance Service Schedule

Outlines normal and severe usage maintenance schedules for various vehicle components.

Tires and Wheels: Maintenance and Care

Guidance on tire care, pressure checks, rotation, replacement, and sidewall labeling.

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Vehicle Load Limit: Capacity and Steps

Explains vehicle weight capacity, cargo limits, and steps to determine correct load limit.

Recommended Lubricants and Capacities

Lists recommended lubricants and fluids for engine, transmission, coolant, brake fluid, and fuel.

Abbreviation

Abbreviation List

List of common abbreviations used in the manual for quick reference.