Kia Rio 2001 - User Manual

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Table of Contents4
Vehicle Break-In Process5
Your Vehicle at a Glance6
Interior and Exterior Overview7
Instrument Panel Overview8
Knowing Your Vehicle9
Keys10
Door Locks11
Operating Door Locks11
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle12
Automatic Door Locks13
Rear Door Child Safety Lock13
Manual Windows14
Power Windows14
Driver's Door Power Window Controls15
Driver's Window Automatic-Down Window Switch15
Driver's Power Window Switch15
Power Window Lock Switch Feature16
Seats17
Passenger Door Power Window Controls17
Front Seat Adjustment18
Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner19
Adjusting the Height of Driver's Seat Cushion20
Armrest20
Adjustable Headrest21
Safety Belts22
Safety Belt Restraint System22
Restraint of Pregnant Women25
Restraint of Infants and Small Children26
Restraint of Large Children27
Placement of a Child Restraint System28
Installing Child Restraint System in Front Seat/Rear Outboard Seats28
Placing a Passenger Safety Belt into the "Auto Lock" Mode30
Child Restraint Anchorage Fitting34
Child Restraint Anchorage Position35
Front Lap/Shoulder Belt37
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime37
To Unfasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt40
Rear Safety Belts40
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt41
Lap Belt Only42
To Unfasten the Rear Lap Belt43
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System44
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System45
Air Bag System Components46
How the Air Bag System Works47
Noise and Smoke49
The Importance of the Passenger Being Properly Seated49
Air Bag Warning Light50
Supplemental Restraint System Service51
Air Bag Warning Label52
Trunk Lid53
Remote Trunk Lid Release54
Opening the Hood54
Fuel Filler Door56
Closing the Hood56
Steering Wheel58
Horn58
Outside Rear View Mirror59
Manual Remote Control60
Electric Remote Control60
Day/Night Rearview Mirror61
Interior Lights62
Dome Light62
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment63
Driving65
Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock66
Ignition Switch Position66
Start67
Automatic Trans Axle67
Manual Transaxle67
Starting the Engine68
Manual Transaxle Operation71
Shift Point Recommendations72
Upshifting72
Downshifting72
O/D (Overdrive) System73
Automatic Transaxle Operation74
Transaxle Ranges74
O/D off Indicator75
Normal Operation75
Shift Lock System77
Shift Lock Override77
Brake System79
Power Brakes79
Anti Lock Brakes (ABS)79
In the Event of Brake Failure81
Disc Brake Wear Indicators82
Rear Drum Brakes82
Parking Brake83
Power Steering85
Tilt Steering85
Instrument Cluster86
Without Tachometer87
Gauges88
Speedometer88
Odometer/Tripmeter88
Tachometer88
Fuel Gauge89
Engine Temperature Gauge89
Warnings and Indicators90
Instrument Panel Illumination90
Checking Operation90
Parking Brake Warning90
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning91
Safety Belt Warning91
Air Bag Warning91
Charging System Warning91
Engine Oil Pressure Warning92
Low Fuel Level Warning92
Malfunction Indicator Light92
If the Warning Light Illuminates While Driving92
Key Reminder Warning Chime93
Lights-On Warning Chime93
Headlight High Beam Indicator93
Lighting94
Door Ajar Warning94
Anti-Lock Brake System94
Lighting Control94
Flashing Headlights95
Second Position95
Daytime Running Lights96
Turn Signals96
Lane Change Signals96
Wipers and Washers97
Windshield Wipers97
One-Touch Wipers97
Windshield Washers98
Rear Window Defroster99
Interior Features100
Cigarette Lighter100
Front Ashtray101
Glove Box102
Sunvisors102
Climate Control System103
Vanity Mirror103
Fan Speed Control Knob103
Mode Selection Knob104
Face Position104
Face-Floor Position104
Floor Position104
Temperature Control Knob105
Air Intake Control Knob105
Recirculated Air Position105
Outside (Fresh) Air Position105
Ventilation106
Heating106
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging107
Air Conditioning108
Driving Tips110
Fuel Requirements111
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol111
Emission Control System112
Vehicle Modifications112
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions112
Before Driving113
Operating Precautions for Catclytic Converters113
Necessary Inspections114
Before Starting114
Drunk Driving114
Drugs and Driving114
Suggestions for Economical Operation115
Special Driving Conditions116
Hazardous Driving116
Rocking the Vehicle117
Driving at Night117
Driving in the Rain118
Winter Driving118
Snow Tires119
Tire Chains119
Tire Chain Selection119
Chain Installation119
Trailer Towing120
Driving in Flooded Areas120
Overloading121
Label Information121
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)121
Vehicle Certification Label122
Chassis Number123
Tire Specifications/Pressure Label123
In Case of Emergency124
Road Warning125
Overheating125
Emergency Starting127
Jump Starting127
Connecting Jumper Cables128
Push-Starting129
Electrical Circuit Protection130
Fuses130
Fuse Replacement131
Fuse Panel Description133
Driver's Side Kick Panel133
Engine Compartment134
Memory Fuse136
Towing137
Tie-Down Hooks138
If You Have a Flat Tire139
Storing the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools139
To Remove Spare Tire140
Changing Tires142
Jacking142
Tire Replacement142
Maintenance147
Maintenance Service149
Normal Maintenance151
Severe Maintenance154
Owner Maintenance157
Engine Oil and Oil Filter160
Checking the Engine Oil Level160
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter161
Engine Cooling System162
Oil Capacity162
Checking the Coolant Level163
Changing Coolant164
Brakes and Clutch166
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level166
Brake Fluid Reservoir166
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level168
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level169
Using the Hot Fluid Scale171
Using the Cold Fluid Scale171
Lubricants and Fluids172
Checking the Washer Fluid Level172
Body Lubrication172
Air Cleaner173
Element Replacement173
Wiper Blade Maintenance174
Battery177
Battery Maintenance178
Battery Recharging178
Tire Care180
Inflation Pressures180
Tire Rotation181
Compact Spare Tire Replacement183
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance183
Wheel Replacement184
Tire Size Designation185
Wheel Size Designation185
Tire Speed Ratings185
Uniform Tire Quality Grading186
Tread Wear187
Traction187
Temperature187
Headlight Bulb Replacement188
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulb Replacement189
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement189
Dome Light Bulb Replacement191
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement192
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Bulb Replacement193
Lubricant Specifications194
Recommended Lubricants194
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number195
Exterior Care196
Exterior General Caution196
Finish Maintenance196
Washing196
Waxing197
Finish Damage Repair197
Bright-Metal Maintenance197
Underbody Maintenance198
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance198
Interior Care199
Upholstery and Interior Trim Cleaning199
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing Cleaning199
Interior Window Glass Cleaning199
Specifications200
Dimensions201
Weights201
Index205

Brand	Kia
Model	Rio 2001
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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