2005 KIA Rio Owner's Manual

Driving Your Vehicle4-48 System OperationVentilation
1. Set the mode selection knob to the position.
2. Set the air intake control switch to the outside air
position (switch indicator OFF).
3. Set the temperature control knob to the desired
position.
4. Set the fan speed control knob to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode selection knob to the position.
2. Set the air intake control switch to the outside
(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control knob to the desired
position.
4. Set the fan speed control knob to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air con-
ditioning system (if equipped) ON.
If cool air is desired at face level for bi-level opera-
tion, set the mode selection knob to the posi-
tion.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode selection
knob to the position.
CAUTION
Continued climate control system operation in the
recirculated air position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
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Air Conditioning (If Equipped)
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with envi-
ronmentally friendly R134a refrigerant which is not
damaging to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Depress the air conditioning
switch.
2. Set the mode selection knob to the face posi-
tion.
3. Set the air intake control switch to the outside air or
the recirculated air position (switch indicator ON).
4. Set the temperature control knob to the desired
position.
5. Set the fan speed control knob to the desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control knob and temperature
control knob to maintain maximum comfort.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-level
operation, set the mode selection knob to the
position and adjust the temperature control knob to
maintain maximum comfort.
When maximum cooling is desired, set the tempera-
ture control knob to the extreme left position and set
the air intake control switch to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan speed control knob to the
highest speed.
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips:
 If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight dur-
ing hot weather, open the windows for a short time
to let hot air inside the vehicle escape.
 To help reduce moisture on the inside of windows
on rainy, humid days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air conditioning system.
 During air conditioning system operation, you may
occasionally notice a slight change in engine speed
at idle as the A/C compressor cycles ON. This is a
normal system operating characteristic.
 Use the air conditioning system every month if only
for a few minutes.
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NOTICE
When using the air conditioning system, monitor
the temperature gauge closely while driving up
long hills or in heavy traffic when outside temper-
atures are high. Air conditioning system operation
may cause engine overheating. Continue to use
the blower fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off if the temperature gauge indicates engine
overheating.
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Windshield Defrosting and
DefoggingTo defog inside windshield
1. Set the mode selection knob to the or posi-
tion. When you select or position, the sys-
tem automatically turns on the outside (fresh) air
mode.
2. Set the temperature control knob to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Set the fan speed control knob to any desired speed
except “O”. For maximum defogging, set the fan
speed control knob to the “3” or “4” position.
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2
3
Driving Your Vehicle4-50 After air conditioning system use, you may notice
clear water dripping (or even puddling) on the
ground under the passenger side of the vehicle. This
is a normal system operating characteristic.
 The air conditioning system includes a function that
will automatically turn the A/C compressor OFF if
engine coolant temperature approaches an overheat-
ing level. A/C compressor operation will resume
once engine coolant temperature returns to the “nor-
mal” range. Also, the A/C compressor is automati-
cally turned off for a few seconds when the acceler-
ator is fully depressed.
 When operating the air conditioning system use the
outside (fresh) air position.
 Operating the air conditioning system in the recircu-
lated air position does provide maximum cooling,
however, continual operation in this mode may
cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale.
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the mode selection knob to the position.
When you select position, the system automati-
cally turns on the outside (fresh) air mode.
2. Set the temperature control knob to the extreme
right/hot position
3. Set the fan speed control knob to the “3” or “4”
position.
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2
3
 For maximum defrosting, set the temperature con-
trol knob to the extreme right/hot position and the
fan speed control knob to the highest speed.
 If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting
or defogging, set the mode selection knob to the
position.
 Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the
windshield, rear window, outside rear view mirrors,
and all side windows.
 Clear all snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve heater and
defroster efficiency and to reduce the probability of
fogging on the inside of the windshield.
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How to cancel automatic the outside (fresh)
air position in the Floor-Defrost and Defrost
position (If equipped):
When you select the Floor-Defrost or Defrost position,
the system automatically turns on the outside (fresh)
air position will be selected.
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WARNING
Do not use the or position during cool
operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the out-
side air and that of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob to the position and
fan speed control knob to the lower speed.✽
NOTICE
If you don’t want outside (fresh) air when operat-
ing in either of these modes, pressing the air
intake control switch again will deactivate the
outside (fresh) air mode.
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If you don’t want the outside (fresh) air position when
operating in either of these modes, you can turn off the
system operation by performing the following:
1. Make sure the engine is running or the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
2. Turn the fan speed control knob to the “0” position.
3. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost ( )
position.
4. Push the air intake control button ( ) at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
5. Then the indicator light on the air intake control but-
ton ( ) will blink 3 times with 0.5 second intervals
between blinks.
If you want to return to the automatic outside (fresh)
air position, repeat the procedure above.
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DRIVING TIPSFuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Suggestions for Economical Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Special Driving Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Label Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
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Fuel RequirementsYour new Kia Vehicle must use only UNLEADED
FUEL having an octane rating of 87 or higher. Your
new Kia is designed to obtain maximum performance
with unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel will minimize
exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.Gasoline Containing Ethanol and Methanol
Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also
known as grain alcohol), or gasoline and methanol
(also known as wood alchol). Do not use gasohol
containing more than 10% ethanol;do not use gasohol
containing any methanol whatsoever.
Methanol (also known as wood alcohol) is a mixture of
gasoline and methanol marketed as gasohol. Do not
use gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
Either of these fuels may cause driveability problems
and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if driveability
problems occur.
Vehicle damage or driveability problems may not be
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol, or
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasoholDriving Tips5-2
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NOTICE
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The use of leaded
fuel is detrimental to the catalytic converter.
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the
fuel tank other than what Kia has specified or the
equivalent. (Consult an Authorized Kia Dealer for
details.)
Leaded fuel will damage the engine control
system’s oxygen sensor and affect the emission
control system.
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NOTICE
Never use gasohol which contains methanol.
Discontinue use of any gashohol product which
impairs driveability.
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