2005 KIA Rio power steering

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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLEKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Rear Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Trunk Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment . . . 3-66
Sunglass Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Luggage Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
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 Always wear your safety belt. It can help
keep you away from the air bags during
heavy braking just before a collision.
 Air bags are designed to inflate only in
severe frontal collisions and will generally
not provide protection in side or rear
impacts, rollovers or less severe frontal colli-
sions. They will also not provide protection
from later impacts in a multi-impact colli-
sion.
 If your vehicle has been subjected to flood
conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing
water on the floor of the vehicle, etc.) or if
your vehicle has become flood damaged in
any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle
or put the key in the ignition before discon-
necting the battery. This may cause air bag
deployment, which could result in serious
personal injury or death. Have the vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia dealer for
inspection and necessary repairs.
Air Bag System ComponentsThe main components of your vehicle’s SRS are:
 One air bag in the steering wheel for the driver, and
another in the dashboard for the front passenger.
 A diagnostic system that continually monitors sys-
tem operation.
 An indicator light to warn you of a possible problem
with the system.
 Emergency power backup in case your car’s electri-
cal system is disconnected in a crash.
1B3102002E
Driver’s side
air bag
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4-1
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLEIgnition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Tilt Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Warnings and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Daytime Running Lights(DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . .4-50
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3. Press the brake pedal.
4. Depress the lock release button and move the shift
lever.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Kia
Dealership immediately.
AS2B04006A
Brake SystemPower BrakesYour vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust
automatically through normal usage.
In the event that brake system power assist is lost
because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you
can still stop your vehicle by applying greater force to
the brake pedal than you normally would. The stopping
distance, however, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the reserve brake
power is partially depleted each time the brake pedal is
depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted, except when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slippery surfaces.Anti Lock Brakes (ABS) (if equipped)The anti-lock brake system is designed to prevent lock-
up of the wheels during sudden braking or braking on
slippery surfaces. Compared to a conventional brake
system, the anti-lock brake system provides greater
steering control during braking in such situations.
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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.
✽
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.
1S2104007A
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Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition is
important both for economy and safety. Therefore,
have an Authorized Kia Dealer perform scheduled
inspections and maintenance.
Special Driving ConditionsHazardous DrivingWhen hazardous driving is encountered because of
water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazard, follow
these suggestions:
 Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for
braking.
 Avoid sudden movements in braking or steering.
 When braking in vehicles without anti-lock brakes,
depress the brake pedal with a controlled up-and-
down motion until the vehicle is stopped.
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WARNING - Engine OFF Motion
Never turn the engine OFF to coast down hills
or anytime the vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will not function
without the engine running. Instead, downshift
to any appropriate gear for engine braking
effect.
✽
NOTICE
Do not pump the brake pedal on ABS equipped
vehicle.
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MAINTENANCEMaintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Brakes and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-26
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-27
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-31
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-34
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-47
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Maintenance7-10Owner MaintenanceOwner Maintenance ScheduleA qualified service technician should perform these
vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure
safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized
Kia Dealer as soon as possible.
When refueling, check:
 Engine oil level
 Engine coolant level
 Brake and clutch fluid level
 Washer fluid level
CAUTION
Be careful when checking your engine coolant
level. The engine compartment will be hot and
you could be burned.
At least monthly:
 Tire inflation pressures (cold)
 Coolant level in reservoir (cold engine)
Every 6 months, check:
 Power steering fluid level
 Automatic transaxle fluid level
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items
if you have some mechanical ability, a few basic tools
and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
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