2005 KIA Rio lock

Driving Your Vehicle4-16
When driving a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes,
adjust your driving according to the road and traffic
conditions and keep the following in mind.
 Do not pump the brakes as you would when driving
a vehicle not equipped with an anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS). In order for the ABS to function nor-
mally, press the brake pedal firmly, without pump-
ing the pedal.
 Even with the anti-lock brake system, your vehicle
still requires a sufficient stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of
you.
 Always slow down when cornering. The anti-lock
brake system cannot prevent accidents resulting
from excessive speeds.
 On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the
anti-lock brake system may result in a longer stop-
ping distance than for vehicles equipped with a con-
ventional brake system.
 Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The anti-lock brake
system cannot eliminate the risk of hydroplaning.
If the anti-lock brake system should fail, the brake sys-
tem will function as a conventional brake system. Have
your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible. During normal driving conditions, the anti-lock brake
system operates the same as a conventional brake sys-
tem. When the anti-lock brake system is engaged due
to imminent loss of traction, a pulsation of the brake
pedal will result and you may hear or feel “chattering”.
This is a normal condition and indicates the system is
functioning properly.
WARNING - ABS Brakes
 The anti-lock brake system (ABS) cannot
compensate for bad road conditions, for
unsafe or reckless driving or for bad judge-
ment.
 The ABS is designed to improve maximum
braking effectiveness on typical highways
and roads in good condition. On road sur-
faces which are in poor condition, the ABS
may actually reduce braking effectiveness.
 Always operate your vehicle at reasonable
speeds that are safe for weather and traffic
conditions.
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NOTICE
 If the ABS warning light is ON and stays ON,
you may have a problem with the ABS system.
In this case, however, your regular brakes will
work normally.
 The ABS warning light will stay ON for 2~3
seconds after the engine starts. During that
time, the ABS will go through self-diagnosis
and the light will go OFF if everything is nor-
mal. If the light stays ON you may have a
problem with your ABS system. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer for service as soon as
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NOTICE
 If the battery is discharged and the engine is
jump started, the ABS warning light may come
ON. This condition occurs because of a dis-
charged battery and not because there is an
anti-lock brake system malfunction.
 Have the battery recharged before driving the
vehicle.
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Driving Your Vehicle4-22Power Steering (If Equipped)Power steering uses energy from the engine to assist
you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehi-
cle may still be steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the effort required to
steer during normal vehicle operation, have the power
steering system checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Tilt Steering (If Equipped)A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the position
of the steering wheel before you drive. You can also
raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room
when you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lock release lever down. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then push the lock release lever up
to lock the steering wheel in place.
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NOTICE
Never hold the steering wheel against a stop (extreme
right or left turn) for more than five seconds with the
engine running. Holding the steering wheel for more
than five seconds in either position may cause damage
to the power steering pump.
If the power steering drive belt breaks or if the power
steering pump malfunctions, the steering effort will
become increased significantly.
After your vehicle was left in the outside for a long
time in cold weather, ambient temperature is less than
14°F (-10°C), if you would start the engine, the power
steering might be delayed once in a while because of a
rise of the viscosity of the power steering fluid. But,
it's not malfunction. In this case you must warm up
the power steering fluid by idling properly.
WARNING
Never adjust the angle of steering wheel while
driving. You may lose your steering control
and cause severe personal injury or accidents.
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Driving Your Vehicle4-32Key Reminder Warning Chime
If the driver’s door is opened and the ignition key is
left in the ignition switch, the key reminder warning
chime will sound. This is to remind you to remove
your keys from the ignition before you lock the vehi-
cle.Lights-On Warning ChimeThe lights-on warning chime will sound if the head-
light switch is left in the 1st or 2nd position and the
door is opened.Headlight High Beam Indicator This indicator illuminates when the headlights are on
and in the high beam position or when the turn signal
lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.O/D OFF Indicator
(automatic transaxle)This indicator comes on when the O/D system is
deactivated.
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NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the On Board
DiagnosticSystem Malfunction Indicator Light
( ) in the instrument panel to illuminate
unnecessarily. Always make sure that the fuel
filler cap is tight.
CHECK
CHECK
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4-33 Door Ajar Warning
This warning light comes on when a door is not closed
securely with the ignition switch in any position.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light (if equipped)This light illuminates when you start the engine. The
light will go off if the ABS system is operating nor-
mally. Also, this light comes on if the key is turned to
ON, and then goes off in 2-3 seconds if the system is
operating normally.
If this warning light illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, have the vehicle checked by an autho-
rized Kia Dealer as soon as possible.Rear Window Defroster Indicator This light comes on when the rear defroster is ON.Rear Hatch Warning Light
(5 door-if equipped)This warning light comes on when a rear hatch is not
closed securely with the ignition switch in any posi-
tion.
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LightingLighting ControlTo turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the
control lever which is located on the steering column
to the left of the steering wheel.
First position
Tail, parking, license and sidemarker lights and instru-
ment panel lights ON.
Second position
Head, tail, parking, license and sidemarker lights and
instrument panel lights ON.
ABS
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HOUR “H’’:
Pressing the “H’’ button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object will advance the time displayed
by one hour.
MINUTE “M’’:
Pressing the “M’’ button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object will advance the time displayed
by one minute.
RESET “:R’’:
To clear away minutes, press the “:R’’ button with
your finger, a pencil or similar object. When you
release the button, the clock will be set precisely
on the hour.
For example, if the “:R’’ button is pressed while
the time is between 9:01 and 9:29, the display will
be reset to 9:00. If pressed while it is between
9:30 and 9:59, the display will be reset to 10:00.
Driving Your Vehicle4-40Interior FeaturesDigital Clock (If Equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the clock buttons operate as follows:
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Driving Your Vehicle4-42Glove Box
To open the glove box door, pull the latch toward you.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop, always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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AshtrayTo remove the ashtray, pull it out to the normal posi-
tion, push down on the lock spring plate, and pull the
ashtray out.
WARNING -Ashtray Use
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays as waste
receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ash-
tray with other combustible materials may
cause a fire.
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Driving Your Vehicle4-44 Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sunvisor downward,
then pull up the mirror cover.
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Climate Control SystemControlsTemperature Control Knob
The temperature control knob (A) is the round knob
closest to the driver’s side of the climate control panel.
To change the air temperature in the vehicle, turn the
knob either clockwise for warm air or counterclockwise
for cooler air.
A
D
EBC
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