2005 KIA Rio instrument panel

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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCEInterior and Exterior Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
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Your Vehicle At A Glance2-4Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument
cluster Air bag
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Radio (If Equipped)
Climate controlHazard switch
Hood release Light control/
Turn signals
Steering wheel
Shift lever
(Automatic) Wiper/
Washer
Ashtray
Cup holderGlove box Air bag
Parking brake Cigarette lighter
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2. Seatbelt pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module.
WARNING
To obtain maximum benefit from a pre-ten-
sioner seat belt :
 The seat belt must be worn correctly.
 The seat belt must be adjusted to the correct
position.✻ ✻
NOTICE
 Both the driver's and front passenger's pre-ten-
sioner seat belts will be activated in certain
frontal collisions. The pre-tnesioner seat belts
can be activated, where the frontal collision is
severe enough, together with the airbag. The
pretensioners will be activated under these con-
ditions even if there is no one on the seat at the
time of the collision.
 When the pre-tensioner seat belts are activated,
a loud noise may be heard and fine dust, which
may appear to be smoke, may be visible in the
passenger compartments and they are not haz-
ardous. (Continued)
(Continued)
 Although it is harmless, the fine dust may
cause skin irritation and should not be breathed
for prolonged periods. Wash your hands and
face thoroughly after an accident in which the
pretensioner seat belts were activated.
CAUTION
• Because the sensor that activates the SRS airbag
is connected with pre-tensioner seat blet, the SRS
airbag warning light on the instrument panel
will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds after
the ignition key has been turned to the “ON”
positions, and then it should be turned off.
 If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not working
properly, this warning light will illuminate even
of there is no malfunction of SRS airbag system.
If the SRS airbag warning light does not illumi-
nate when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, or
if it remains illuminated after illuminating for
approximately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates
while the vehicle is being driven, please have an
Authorized Kia Dealer inspect the pre-tension-
er seat belt or SRS airbag system as soon as
possible.
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To indicate that your vehicle is equipped with air bags,
the air bag covers on the steering wheel and on the
dashboard are marked with “SRS AIR BAG.”Knowing Your Vehicle3-48How the Air Bag System (SRS) Works
The driver’s air bag is stored in the center of the steer-
ing wheel. The passenger side air bag is stored in the
front instrument panel above the glove box.
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your air
bags will instantly inflate to help protect you from seri-
ous physical injury.
There is no single vehicle speed at which the air bags
will inflate. Generally, air bags are designed to inflate
in severe frontal collisions. The air bag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) reacts to the severity of a colli-
sion and its direction. These two factors determine
whether the sensors send out an electronic deployment
or inflation signal. Whether the air bags will inflate
depends on a number of factors including vehicle
speed, angle of impact and the density and stiffness of
the vehicles or objects that your vehicle hits in the col-
lision.
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Passenger’s side
air bag
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HoodOpening the Hood1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle
located at the bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
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Release
handle
Pull to unlatch
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood until
the secondary latch catches, then lift the secondary
latch up (located under the hood at the center of the
vehicle).
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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.
✻ ✻
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.
✻ ✻
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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Transaxle Ranges
O/D (OVERDRIVE) SYSTEM
Pressing the O/D system button cancels and engages
the overdrive system. When the O/D system is can-
celled (button is depressed), the O/D OFF indicator
illuminates and the transaxle gear range is limited to
1st through 3rd. The transaxle will not shift to 4th gear
until the O/D system button is again depressed.
When the ignition is switched OFF, the O/D OFF mode
is automatically cancelled.
WARNING - Automatic
Transaxle
 Before leaving the driver’s seat, always
make sure the shift lever is in the P (PARK)
position; then set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed in the order
identified.
O/D OFF indicator
This indicator light illuminates in the instrument panel
when the O/D mode is cancelled.
NORMAL OPERATION
P (Park)
This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating. Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into this position.
✽
NOTICE
If the O/D OFF indicator flashes, it indicates an
electrical problem with the transaxle. Should this
occur, have the vehicle checked by an Authorized
Kia Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in
motion will cause the front wheels to lock and
you will lose driving control of the vehicle.
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Parking on Curbed Streets When parking your vehicle on an uphill grade, park
as close to the curb as possible and turn the front
wheels away from the curb so that the front wheels
will contact the curb if the vehicle moves backward.
 When parking your vehicle on a downhill grade,
park as close to the curb as possible and turn the
front wheels toward the curb so that the front wheels
will contact the curb if the vehicle moves forward.
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Check the brake warning light each time you start the
engine. The light is located in the instrument panel.
This warning light will be illuminated when the igni-
tion switch in ON or START and the parking brake is
set.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on after the parking
brake is released, there may be a malfunction in the
brake system. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle immediate-
ly. If that is not possible, use extreme caution in oper-
ating the vehicle and only drive it until you reach the
first safe location or a repair shop.
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