2005 KIA Rio clock

Checking the Coolant Level
Check the condition and connections of all cooling
system hoses and heater hoses. Replace any swollen or
deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be full in the radiator
and between F (Full) and L (Low) on the coolant
reservoir dipstick when the engine is cool.
Check the coolant level using the dipstick attached to
the reservoir cap.
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WARNING -Removing
Radiator Cap
 Never attempt to remove the radiator cap
while the engine is operating. Doing so
might lead to cooling system and/or engine
damage and could result in serious personal
injury from escaping hot coolant or steam.
Turn the engine off and wait until it has
cooled. Even then, use extreme care when
removing the radiator cap. Wrap a thick
towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure is released
from the cooling system. When you are sure
all the pressure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
 Even if the engine is not operating, do not
remove the radiator cap or the drain plug
while the engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.
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Coolant reservoir dipstickLow OK Full
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1. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and remove
it.
2. Loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant
into a suitable container.
3. With the drain plug loose, flush the system with
running water.
4. Drain the system completely and retighten the drain
plug. Add the necessary amount of ethylene glycol-
based coolant and water to provide the required
protection against freezing and corrosion.
In extremely cold climates, add the necessary
amount of ethylene glycol-based coolant in
accordance with the instructions of the coolant
manufacturer.
5. Run the engine at idle with the radiator cap off.
Slowly add additional coolant if necessary.
6. At this point, wait until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. Depress the accelerator two
or three times; then add coolant if required. Be
careful not to burn yourself.
7. Install the radiator cap. Inspect all connections for
leaks and recheck the coolant level in the reservoir.
Recheck again after a few days of driving and add
coolant as necessary.
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Radiator cap
Drain plug
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Maintenance7-42
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb
assembly.
3. Unsnap the headlight bulb retaining wire by
depressing the end of it and pulling it upward.
4. Remove the bulb.
5. Install a new bulb by aligning the bulb with the
three(3) slots on the headlight assembly and snap the
headlight bulb retaining wire into position.
6. Connect the headlight bulb electrical connector.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover.
Bulb ReplacementHeadlight Bulb Replacement
WARNING - Halogen Bulbs
 Wear eye protection when changing a bulb.
Allow the bulb to cool before handling it.
 Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas. If
broken, a halogen bulb will explode and will
produce flying pieces of glass.
 Always handle halogen bulbs carefully to
avoid scratches and abrasion. If the bulbs
are lit, avoid contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare hands. Residual oil
may cause the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be operated only
when installed in the headlight assembly.
 If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked,
replace it immediately and carefully dispose
it.
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7-43 Front Turn Signal / Parking Light Bulb Replacement
1. Turn the parking light bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it from the headlight assembly.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it out.
3. Insert a new bulb in the socket.
4. Re-install the parking light bulb socket into the
headlight assembly and rotate it clockwise to lock
the socket in place.
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Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement1. Using a cross-tip screwdriver, remove the screws
and bolts attaching the rear combination light
assembly to the body.
2. Carefully remove the light assembly from the
vehicle.
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5. Insert a new bulb in the socket, then push the bulb
in and rotate it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
the bulb in place.
6. Re-install the bulb socket into the rear combination
light assembly and rotate it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock the socket in place.
7. Carefully re-install the light assembly in the
vehicle.
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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
it from the housing.
4. Push the bulb in, then rotate it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove the bulb from the
socket.
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Turn signal bulbStop/tail light bulb
Backup light bulb
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