Kia Rio 2003 - Fuel Filler Door; Opening the Fuel Filler Door; Remote Fuel Filler Door; Manual Fuel Filler Door

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Table of Contents4
Introduction5
Vehicle Break-In Process7
Your Vehicle at a Glance8
Interior and Exterior Overview9
5 Door10
Instrument Panel Overview11
Knowing Your Vehicle12
Keys13
Keyless Entry System14
Battery Replacement15
Door Locks16
Manual Door Locks16
Operating Door Locks16
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle17
Automatic Door Locks17
Rear Door Child Safety Lock18
Windows19
Manual Windows19
Power Windows19
Driver's Door Power Window Controls20
Driver's Window Automatic down Window Switch20
Driver's Power Window Switch20
Power Window Timer20
Power Window Lock Switch Feature21
Passenger Door Power Window Controls22
Seats22
Front Seat Adjustment23
Moving the Front Seat Forward and Backward23
Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner24
Adjusting the Height of Driver's Seat Cushion25
Lumbar Support26
Armrest26
Adjustable Headrest27
Heating the Driver's Seat28
Rear Seat28
Split Folding Rear Seat29
Rear Seat Armrest30
Safety Belts31
Pretensioner Seat Belt31
Safety Belt Restraint System34
Restraint of Pregnant Women36
Restraint of Infants and Small Children37
Restraint of Large Children38
Placement of a Child Restraint System39
Placing a Passenger Safety Belt into the Auto Lock Mode41
Installing a Child Restraint in the Rear Center Sear44
Child Seat Anchorage Position45
Tether Anchor Installation45
Installing a Child Restraint Seat46
Child Seat Lower Anchors47
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime48
Front Lamp/Shoulder Belt48
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt51
To Unfasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt51
Rear Safety Belts51
Lap Belt Only54
To Fasten the Rear Lap Belt54
To Unfasten the Rear Lamp Belt55
Proper Use and Care56
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System57
What Your Air Bag System Does57
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do57
The Importance of Using Safety Belts57
Air Bag System Components58
Driver's Side Air Bag58
How the Air Bag System Works59
Passenger's Side Air Bag59
Noise and Smoke61
The Importance of the Passenger Being Properly Seated62
Air Bag Warning Light63
Supplemental Restraint System Service64
Rear Hatch65
Air Bag Warning Label65
Trunk Lid66
Remote Trunk Lid Release66
Emergency Trunk Safety Release67
Hood68
Opening the Hood68
Closing the Hood69
Fuel Filler Door70
Opening the Fuel Filler Door70
Remote Fuel Filler Door70
Manual Fuel Filler Door70
Steering Wheel72
Mirrors72
Horn72
Outside Rearview Mirror72
Outside Rearview Mirror Manual Remote Control73
Outside Rearview Mirror Electric Remote Control73
Outside Rearview Mirror Heater74
Day/Night Rearview Mirror75
Interior Lights76
Dome Light76
Map Light76
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment77
Console Storage Compartment77
Cup Holders77
Sunglass Holder78
Luggage Net79
Cargo Net79
Roof Rack80
Power Outlet81
Tonneau Cover82
Driving Your Vehicle83
Ignition Switch84
Acc84
On84
Lock84
Start85
Automatic Transaxle85
Manual Transaxle85
Starting the Engine86
Manual Transaxle Operation89
Shift Point Recommendations90
Upshifting90
Downshifting90
O/D System91
Automatic Transaxle Operation92
Transaxle Ranges93
O/D off Indicator93
Park93
Reverse94
Neutral94
Drive94
Shift Lock System95
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start95
Shift Lock Override96
Brake System97
Power Brakes97
Anti Lock Brakes97
Disc Brake Wear Indicators101
Rear Drum Brakes101
Parking Brake102
Parking on Curbed Streets103
Power Steering104
Tilt Steering104
Instrument Cluster105
Gauges107
Speedometer107
Odometer/Tripmeter107
Tachometer107
Fuel Gauge108
Engine Temperature Gauge108
Warnings and Indicators109
Instrument Panel Illumination109
Checking Operation109
Parking Brake Warning109
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning110
Safety Belt Warning110
Air Bag Warning110
Charging System Warning110
If the Warning Light Illuminates While Driving111
Engine Oil Pressure Warning111
Low Fuel Level Warning111
Malfunction Indicator112
Continuously on112
Flashing on and off113
Key Reminder Warning Chime114
Lights on Warning Chime114
Headlight High Beam Indicator114
O114
Lighting115
Door Ajar Warning115
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light115
Rear Window Defroster Indicator115
High-Beam Operation116
Flashing Headlights116
Turn Signals117
Lane Change Signals117
Daytime Running Lights117
Wipers and Washers118
Windshield Wipers118
One-Touch Wipers118
Windshield Washers119
Rear Window Defroster120
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer120
Hazard Warning Flasher121
Interior Features122
Digital Clock122
Hour H122
Minute M122
Cigarette Lighter123
Ashtray124
Glove Box124
Door Pocket125
Sunvisors125
Vanity Mirror126
Climate Control System126
Controls126
Temperature Control Knob126
Fan Speed Control Knob127
Mode Selection Knob127
Face Position127
Face Floor Position128
Floor Position128
Floor Defrost Position128
Air Flow Control Button128
Outside Air Position129
Air Conditioning Switch129
System Operation130
Ventilation130
Heating130
Air Conditioning131
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging132
To Defog Inside Windshield132
To Defrost Outside Windshield133
Driving Tips136
Fuel Requirements137
Gasoline Containing Ethanol and Methanol137
Emission Control System138
Vehicle Modifications138
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions138
Before Driving139
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters139
Necessary Inspections140
Before Starting140
Drunk Driving140
Drugs140
Suggestions for Economical Operation141
Special Driving Conditions142
Hazardours Driving142
Rocking the Vehicle143
Driving at Night144
Driving in the Rain144
Winter Driving145
Snow Tires145
Tire Chains146
Tire Chain Selection146
Chain Installation146
Trailer Towing147
Driving in Flooded Areas147
Overloading148
Label Information148
Vehicle Certification Label149
Vehicle Emisison Control Information149
Chassis Number150
Tire Specification/Pressure Label150
In Case of an Emergency151
Road Warning152
Overheating152
Emergency Starting154
Jump Starting154
Jump Starting Procedure154
Connection Jumper Cables155
Push Starting156
Electrical Circuit Protection157
Fuses157
Fuse Replacement158
Fuel Panel Description160
Driver's Side Kick Panel160
Engine Compartment161
Memory Fuse163
Towing164
Tie-Down Hooks165
If You Have a Flat Tire166
Storing the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools166
To Remove Spare Tire167
Use of Compact Spare Tire167
Changing Tires169
Jacking Instructions169
Tire Replacement169
Maintenance174
Maintenance Services176
Owner's Responsibility176
Scheduled Maintenance Service177
Maintenance Schedule178
Engine Control System178
Chassis and Body180
Owner Maintenance183
Owner Maintenance Schedule183
When Refueling183
At Least Monthly183
Owner Maintenance Precautions184
Engine Oil and Oil Filter187
Checking the Engine Oil Level187
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter188
Oil Capacity189
Engine Cooling System189
Checking the Coolant Level190
Changing Coolant191
Brakes and Clutch193
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level193
Brake Fluid Reservoir193
Checking the Parking Brake194
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level195
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level196
Hot Fluid Scale197
Cold Fluid Scale197
Using the Hot Fluid Scale198
Using the Cold Fluid Scale198
Lubricants and Fluids199
Checking the Washer Fluid Level199
Body Lubrication199
Air Cleaner200
Element Replacement200
Wiper Blades201
Wiper Blade Maintenance201
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement201
Battery204
Battery Maintenance205
Battery Recharging205
Tires and Wheels207
Inflation Pressures207
Tire Rotation208
Compact Spare Tire Replacement210
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance210
Wheel Replacement211
Tire Size Designation212
Wheel Size Designation212
Tire Speed Ratings213
Uniform Tire Quality Grading213
Tread Wear214
Traction214
Temperature214
Bulb Replacement215
Headlight Bulb Replacement215
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulb Replacement217
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement217
Dome Light Bulb Replacement219
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement220
Lubricant Specifications221
Recommended Lubricants221
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number222
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers222
Exterior Care223
Exterior General Caution223
Finish Maintenance223
Washing223
Waxing224
Finish Damage Repair225
Bright Metal Maintenance225
Underbody Maintenance225
Interior Care226
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance226
Interior General Precautions226
Upholstery and Interior Trim Cleaning226
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing Cleaning227
Interior Window Glass Cleaning227
Specifications228
Dimensions229
Weights229
Air Conditioner229
Light Bulbs230
Tires230
Capacities231
Gear Ratio232
Clutch232
Index233

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