2005 KIA Rio ECU

Knowing Your Vehicle3-34Tether Anchor Installation
Your vehicle is equipped with an anchor for securing
the tether strap of a child restraint system (child seat).
The child restraint anchor fittings are installed on the
shelf behind the rear seat or in the trunk on the inboard
side of the rear bumper in the 5-door hatchback.
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Child Seat Anchorage PositionFor small children and babies, the use of a child seat or
infant seat is strongly recommended. This child seat or
infant seat should be of appropriate size for the child
and should be installed in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions. It is further recommended that
the seat be placed in the vehicle’s rear seat since this
can make an important contribution to safety. Your
vehicle is provided with three child restraint hook
holders on the package tray behind the rear seat for
installing the child seat or infant seat.
WARNING - Child Restraint
Placement
Never use a child restraint in the front passen-
ger seat. A child in a child restraint installed in
the front passenger seat can be severely or
fatally injured by an air bag which could
impact the child restraint with great force
when the air bag inflates.
WARNING
If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the
child restraint seat may not be restrained
properly in the event of a collision.
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Installing a child restraint seat ;
1. Position the child restraint seat on the rear passenger
seat cushion.
2. Route the child restraint seat tether strap over the
back of the seat.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route
the tether strap under the head restraint and between
the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether
strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Locate the correct anchor on the package tray behind
the rear seat for the selected seating position.
4. Open the tether anchor cover.
5. Clip the tether strap hook to the tether strap hook
holder.
6. Tighten the tether strap to secure the seat.
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WARNING - Child Restraint
Anchorage
 Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no cir-
cumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts or harnesses or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.
 The tether strap may not work properly if
attached somewhere other than the correct
tether anchor.
WARNING - Child Restraint
Check that the child restraint system is secure
by pushing and pulling it in different direc-
tions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may
swing, twist, tip or come away causing death or
injury.
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Trunk Lid (For 4 Door Coupe) To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise until an audible “click” is heard.
 To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk
lid down until the lock “snaps’’ shut.
 Do not slam the trunk lid.
 Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is securely
latched.
To prevent premature wear or damage to the trunk lid
lift cylinders and attaching hardware, the trunk lid
must be fully closed before you drive your vehicle.
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Unlock
Key slot
If you must drive with the trunk lid open, keep the air
vents open so that additional outside air comes into the
vehicle.Remote Trunk Lid Release (If Equipped)The release is located at the left front corner of the dri-
ver’s seat on the floor. To open the trunk, pull up on
the lever.
WARNING -Exhaust Fumes
If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will
draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehi-
cle.
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-583. Lift the hood and hold it open with the prop rod by
inserting the free end of the rod into the slot in the
hood.
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Closing the Hood Check the area under the hood to make certain all
filler caps are in place and that all loose items have
been removed.
 Secure the support rod in its clip.
 Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height
and then let it drop to properly lock in place.
 Check to make sure the hood is closed.
WARNING
Hold the upper part wrapped in rubber of the
support rod. If you hold the other parts when
the support rod is heated by engine, you may
get burned.
CAUTION
Before closing the hood, make sure that all parts
and tools have been removed from the engine
area and that everyone is clear of the hood open-
ing.
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-60
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 Do not get back into a vehicle once you have
begun refueling. Do not touch, rub or slide
against any item or fabric (polyester, satin,
nylon, etc.) capable of producing static elec-
tricity. Static electricity discharge can ignite
fuel vapors resulting in explosion. If you
must re-enter the vehicle, you should once
again eliminate potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touching a metal part
of the vehicle, away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle or other gasoline source.
 When using a portable fuel container be sure
to place the container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite fuel vapors causing a
fire. Once refueling has begun, contact with
the vehicle should be maintained until the
filling is complete. Use only portable fuel con-
tainers designed to carry and store gasoline.
 Do not use cellular phones around a gas sta-
tion or while refueling any vehicle. Electric
current and/or electronic interference from
cellular phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
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If you must use your cellular phone, use it in a
place away from the gas station.
 When refueling always shut the engine off.
Sparks produced by electrical components
related to the engine can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Always insure that the engine
is OFF before and during refueling. Once
refueling is complete, check to make sure
the fuel filler cap and door are securely
closed, before starting the engine.
 Do not light any fire around a gas station.
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO
NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle while at a gas station especially dur-
ing refueling. Automotive fuel is highly
flammable and can, when ignited, result in
explosion by flames.
 If a fire breaks out during refueling, leave
the vicinity of the vehicle, and immediately
contact the manager of the gas station or
contact the police and local fire department.
Follow any safety instructions they provide.
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 To remove the cap, turn it counterclockwise.
 To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks.’’
This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
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NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the OBD-II
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) light in the
instrument panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
Always ensure that the fuel filler cap is tight.
CHECK
CHECK
The fuel filler neck is designed to prevent filling the
fuel tank with anything but unleaded fuel.
If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold weather
because the area around it is frozen, push or lightly tap
the lid.
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NOTICE
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use
only a genuine Kia cap. An incorrect fuel filler
cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system. Correct
replacement caps are available at Authorized Kia
Dealers.✻ ✻
NOTICE
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the
vehicle. Any type of fuel on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.
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RemoveInstall
Fuel filler
neck
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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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Driving Your Vehicle4-20
CAUTION
When stopped, do not use the gearshift lever in
place of the parking brake. Always set the park-
ing brake fully AND make sure the gearshift lever
is securely positioned in
P (Park) with an automatic transaxle or in
1st (First) or R (Reverse) gear with a manual
transaxle.
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake
handle fully and firmly upward while applying the
service brake.
 To release the parking brake, pull the handle up
slightly and push the button. Then, lower the handle
to the released position while holding the button in.
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CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on will cause
excessive wear of the brake linings and pads.
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