2005 KIA Rio Owner's Manual

3-63 Outside Rearview Mirror Manual Remote
Control (If Equipped)
To adjust an outside mirror, move the control lever which
is located at the forward inside area of the window frame.
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NOTICE
Do not scrape ice off the mirror face; this may
damage the surface of the glass. If ice should
restrict movement of the mirror, do not force the
mirror to adjust it.
To remove ice, use a de-icer spray, or a sponge or
soft cloth with very warm water.
Outside Rearview Mirror Electric Remote
Control (If Equipped)This switch controls the adjustments for both right and
left outside mirrors. To adjust the position of either
mirror:
1. Move the selector switch to the right or left to acti-
vate the adjusting mechanism for the corresponding
mirror.
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Mirror adjustment
controlMirror selector
switch
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-64Outside Rearview Mirror Heater (If Equipped)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in con-
juction with the rear window defroster. To heat the out-
side rearview mirror glass, push in the switch for the
rear window defroster. The rearview mirror glass will
be heated for defrosting or defogging and will provide
improved rear visibility during inclement weather.
Push the switch again to turn the heater off. The out-
side rearview mirror heater automatically turns itself
off after 20 minutes.
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2. Adjust the mirror angle by depressing the mirror
adjustment control switch in the desired direction.
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NOTICE
The mirrors stop moving when they reach the
maximum adjusting angles, but the motor contin-
ues to operate while the switch is depressed. Do
not depress the switch longer than necessary or
the motor may be damaged.
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Interior LightsDome LightThe dome light switch, located in the light assembly,
has three positions:
OFF – The light stays OFF even when a door is open.
– The light turns ON or OFF when a door is
opened or closed.
ON – The light turns ON and stays ON even when
the doors are all closed.
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Day/Night Rearview MirrorAdjust the rearview mirror to center on the view
through the rear window. Make this adjustment before
you start driving and while the day/night lever is in the
day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind you during
night driving.
Remember that you lose some rearview clarity in the
night position.
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Day/night lever
CAUTION
Do not allow objects in the rear seat to interfere
with your line of vision through the rear window.
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-66
Cup Holders and Console Storage
Compartment
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Console Storage CompartmentCup holders
Map light (If Equipped)The lights are switched ON or OFF by pressing the
correpoiding switches.
PUSH
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WARNING
 Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in
the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills, you could be burned
and lose control of the vehicle. Moreover,
the spilled liquid could cause the failure of
the automatic transaxle change lever.
 To reduce the risk of personal injury in the
event of a sudden stop or collision, do not
place bottles, drinking glasses, cans, etc., in
the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion.
Sunglass Holder (If Equipped)A compartment is provided on the overhead console to
store sunglasses. To open the sunglass holder, press the
cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your
sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses
facing out.
PUSH
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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop, always keep the sunglass holder
door closed while driving.
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-68Luggage Net (If Equipped)Cargo NetUse the cargo net to keep items from shifting in the
trunk. Attach the cargo net to the rings on the side
panel.
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CAUTION
Do not put the stuff of great bulk or many things
into cargo net. They could be damaged.
Do not put fragile objects by a swing in cargo
area while driving.
WARNING
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch.
ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path.
DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.
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CAUTION
 Loading cargo or luggage weighing more than
110 lbs (50Kg) on the roof rack may damage
your vehicle. When you carry large objects,
never let them hang over the rear or the sides
of your vehicle.
 To prevent damage or loss to cargo as you are
driving, check occasionally to make sure the
luggage carrier and cargo are still securely
fastened.
 Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
Roof Rack (If Equipped)Do not exceed the following specifications when load-
ing cargo or luggage.
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Roof Rack 50Kg (110lbs)
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-70Power Outlet (If Equipped)Open the power outlet cover on the rear trim and, with
the engine running, insert the mating connector from the
electrical appliance. Make sure the electrical appliance
draws less than 10 amperes at 12 volts.
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NOTICE
 Use when the engine is running, and remove a
plug from the power outlet after using the elec-
tric appliance. Using when the engine stops or
remaining the electric appliance with plugged
in for many hours may cause the battery to be
discharged.
 If you have to use electrical accessories that
draw higher power(vacuum cleaners, lights,
coolers, etc.), use the power outlet intermittent-
ly and with caution.
 If electrical accessories are plugged into the
power outlet for long periods with engine off,
the vehicle battery will discahrge and battery
life will be shortened.
 Close the power outlet cover when not in use.
 Some electronic devices can cause electronic
interference when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may cause exces-
sive audio static and malfunctions in other
electronic systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
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