2005 KIA Rio jump cable

Driving Tips5-10
Snow Tires
When snow tires are used, select the size and
construction specified on the Tire Pressure Label. It is
strongly recommended that snow tires be used on all
four wheels, or poor handling may result. Snow tires
should not be operated at speeds exceeding 75 mph
(120 km/h).
These tires should be inflated 4 psi (28 kPa,
0.3 kg/cm
2) above the recommended pressures shown
on the Tire Specification/Pressure Label, but inflation
should never exceed the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tire sidewalls.
Do not install studded tires without first checking
local, provincial and municipal regulations for
possible restrictions against their use.
WARNING - Snow Tire Size
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and
type to the vehicle’s standard tires. Otherwise,
the safety and handling of your vehicle may be
adversely affected.
Winter Driving We recommend that you carry emergency
equipment. Some things you might include are tire
chains, a window scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag
of sand or salt, flares, a small shovel and jumper
cables.
 Make sure you have sufficient ethylene glycol
coolant in the radiator.
 Check the battery condition and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in top shape to provide enough winter
starting power.
 Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for
cold weather.
 Check the ignition system for loose connections and
damage.
 Use antifreeze-formulated windshield washer fluid
and make sure you have sufficient fluid for your
trip. (Do not use engine coolant antifreeze.)
 Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. This
is most likely to happen after driving in slushy or
wet conditions and temperatures drop into the
freezing range. When parking, shift to P (Park) with
automatic transaxle, or to 1 (First) or R (Reverse)
with a manual transaxle and block the rear wheels.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCYRoad Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Connection Jumper Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Electrical Circuit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
If You Have a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
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Connection Jumper Cables
2 ( )
1 ( )
3 ( )
4
Connect cables in numerical order
and disconnect in reverse order.
Jumper
cablesBooster
battery
Discharged
battery
2FDA601
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4. Turn off all unnecessary electrical loads.
5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence
shown in the illustration on the previous page.
First, connect one end of a jumper cable to the
positive terminal (+) of the discharged battery ,
then the other end of the same cable to the positive
terminal (+) on the booster battery . Next,
connect one end of the other jumper cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the booster battery , then
the other end to a solid, stationary, metallic point
(for example, the engine lifting bracket) away
from the battery. Do not connect the jumper cable
to or near any part that moves when the engine is
cranked. Do not connect the jumper cable from the
negative terminal (–) of the booster battery to the
negative terminal (–) of the discharged battery. Do
not allow the jumper cables to contact anything
except the correct battery terminals or the correct
ground. Do not lean over the battery when making
connections.6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster
battery and run it at 2,000 rpm. Then, start the
engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent
(for example, having left the lights on accidentally),
you should have your vehicle checked by an Authorized
Kia Dealer.
Push-StartingA vehicle equipped with an automatic transaxle cannot
be started by pushing. A vehicle equipped with a
manual transaxle should not be push-started because it
could damage the emission control system. Follow the
directions for jump starting.
In Case Of An Emergency6-6
CAUTION
Never tow a vehicle to start it. A sudden surge
forward when the engine starts could cause a
collision with the tow vehicle.
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Index
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A
ir Bag - Supplemental Restraint System.....................3-46
Air Cleaner ......................................................................7-27
Automatic Transaxle................................................4-9, 7-23
Battery ............................................................................7-31
Before Driving ..................................................................5-4
Brake System ..................................................................4-15
Brakes and Clutch ...........................................................7-20
Bulb Replacement ...........................................................7-42C
limate Control System ................................................4-44
Connection Jumper Cables ...............................................6-5
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment ...........3-66
D
aytime Running Lights(DRL) .....................................4-35
Door Locks........................................................................3-5
Electrical Circuit Protection ............................................6-7
Emergency Starting ...........................................................6-4Emission Control System..................................................5-3
Engine Compartment ......................................................7-13
Engine Cooling System ..................................................7-16
Engine Oil and Oil Filter ................................................7-14
Exterior Care ...................................................................7-49
Fuel Filler Door .............................................................3-59
Fuel Requirements ............................................................5-2G
auges ...........................................................................4-25
H
ood ..............................................................................3-57
How To Use This Manual .................................................1-2
If You Have a Flat Tire ..................................................6-16
Ignition Switch ..................................................................4-2
Instrument Cluster...........................................................4-23
Instrument Panel Overview ..............................................2-4
Interior and Exterior Overview .........................................2-2
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