2005 KIA Rio Owner's Manual

Kia, The Company
Now that you are the owner of a Kia Vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about
your vehicle and the company like “Who is Kia?”, “What does ‘Kia’” mean?”.
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It’s a company that has
thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.
The first syllable,Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up
out of to the world.” The second syllable,a, means “Asia.” So, the word Kia, means “to arise
from” or “to come up out of Asia to the world.”
Enjoy your Vehicle!
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ForewordThank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your
authorized Kia dealer knows your vehicle best. Your
dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended
special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts, and is
dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important
information as well, this publication should remain
with the vehicle if it is sold.
This manual will familiarize you with operational,
maintenance and safety information about your new
vehicle. It is supplemented by a Consumer Information
Guide and by a Warranty and Consumer Information
Manual that provides important information on all
warranties regarding your vehicle: New Vehicle
Limited Warranty, Powertrain Limited Warranty,
Limited Warranty Covering Perforation from
Corrosion, and Emission Control System Warranty. If
your vehicle is equipped with an audio system, you
will also have a Kia Integrated Audio Systems manual
explaining its operation. We urge you to read these
publications carefully and follow the recommendations
to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your
new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and
features for its various models.Therefore, the equipment described in this manual,
along with the various illustrations, may not all be
applicable to your particular vehicle. The information
and specifications included in this manual were
accurate at the time of printing. Kia Motors reserves
the right to discontinue or change specifications or
design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation. If you have questions, always
check with your Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your
motoring pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
© 2005 Kia Motors Corp.
All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or by any information storage and retrieval
system or translation in whole or part is not permitted
without written authorization from Kia Motors
Corporation.
Printed in Koreai
CAUTION
Severe enging and transaxle damage may result
from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants
that do not meet Kia specifications. You must
always use high quality fuels and lubricants that
meet the specifications listed on Page 7-48 in the
Maintenance section of the Owner’s Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION
1
YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
2
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4
DRIVING TIPS
5
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
6
MAINTENANCE
7
SPECIFICATIONS
8
INDEX
9
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INTRODUCTIONHow To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Vehicle Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
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How To Use This ManualWe want to help you get the greatest possible driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strongly urge you to
review the entire manual. However, in order to prevent
death or injuries, at the very least, you must review the
WARNING and CAUTION sections spread throughout
the manual, which are easily recognized by their
special markings indicated below.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to
help explain the best way to enjoy your vehicle. By
reading your manual, you can find out about features,
important safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
The layout of the manual is provided in the Table of
Contents.
Index: A good place to start is the index; it has an
alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index.
Each begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell
at a glance if that section has the information you
want.You’ll find various WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and
NOTICEs in this manual. These WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTICEs were prepared to enhance
your personal safety and continued satisfaction with
your Kia vehicle. You should carefully read and follow
ALL procedures and recommendations provided in
these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.Introduction1-2
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which
serious bodily injury or death could result if
the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which
personal injury, perhaps severe, could result if the
caution is ignored.✻ ✻
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation in which damage
to your vehicle could result if the notice is
ignored.
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Vehicle Break-In ProcessNo special break-in period is needed. By following a
few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km(600 miles)
you may add to the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
 Do not race the engine.
 Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of
time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speeds are
beneficial for proper engine break-in.
 Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow
the brakes to seat properly.
 Avoid full-throttle starts.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCEInterior and Exterior Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
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Your Vehicle At A Glance2-2Interior and Exterior Overview
Headrest
Seat
Spare tire
Tail-lights
1B3102001F
Fuel filler lid Rear door child
safety lock Shift lever
(Automatic) DoorOutside
rearview mirror
Air bags
4 Door
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