2008 KIA RIO HATCHBACK window

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button.....................3-10
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch* ...............................................3-69
3. Power window switches* ...................3-14
4. Master power door lock control* .......3- 9
5. Master power window control lock*...3-16
6. Inside rearview mirror .......................3-70
7. Steering wheel ..................................4-14
8. Instrument panel illumination* ..........4-18
9. Front fog light* ...................................4-25
10. Hood release lever .........................3-64
11. Trunk release lever* ........................3-63
12. Fuel filler lid release lever ...............3-65
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-49
2. Light control / Turn signals ................4-23
3. Instrument cluster .............................4-16
4. Wiper/Washer....................................4-26
5. Ignition switch....................................4- 2
6. Hazard...............................................4-29
7. Rear window defroster ......................4-29
8. Climate control system......................4-30
9. Shift lever ..........................................4- 4
10. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-50
11. Glove box ........................................3-72
12. Multi box* ........................................3-72
13. Audio controls* ................................3-80
14. Power socket* .................................3-75
* : if equipped
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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Theft-alarm system / 3-5
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-9
Windows / 3-14
Seat / 3-17
Safety belts / 3-27
Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-47
Trunk / 3-62
Hood / 3-64
Fuel filler lid / 3-65
Mirrors / 3-68
Interior lights / 3-71
Storage compartment / 3-72
Interior features / 3-73
Sunroof / 3-76
Luggage net / 3-78
Antenna / 3-79
Audio system / 3-80
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The key code number is stamped on the
plate attached to the key set. Should you
lose your keys, this number will enable
an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the
keys easily. Remove the plate and store it
in a safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and handy
place, but not in the vehicle. Use only
Kia-approved key blanks.Key operations
(1) Master key
Used to start the engine, lock and
unlock the doors, and open the trunk
(if equipped).
(2) Transmitter (if equipped)
Used to lock and unlock the doors.
KEYS
1JBA3001A
WARNING - Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in a
vehicle with the ignition key is dan-
gerous even if the key is not in the
ignition. Children copy adults and
they could place the key in the igni-
tion. The ignition key would enable
children to operate power windows
or other controls, or even make the
vehicle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even death.
Never leave the keys in your vehicle
with unsupervised children.
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CAUTION
Use only Kia original parts for the
ignition key in your vehicle. If an
aftermarket key is used, the ignition
switch may not return to ON after
START. If this happens, the starter
will continue to operate causing
damage to the starter motor and
possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.

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Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle to
unlock and toward front of vehicle to
lock.
• If you lock the driver’s door with a key,
all vehicle doors will lock automatically
(if equipped).
• Turn the key to the right once to unlock
the driver’s door and to the right twice
within 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (if
equipped)
• If you lock the front passenger’s door
with a key, all vehicle doors will lock
automatically.• If your vehicle is equipped with a
remote keyless entry system, all vehi-
cle doors will unlock automatically
when you unlock the front passenger’s
door with a key (if equipped).
• Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter (if
equipped).
• Once the doors are unlocked, it may be
opened by pulling the door handle.
• When closing the door, push the door
firmly by the hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
❈If your vehicle is equipped with the
remote keyless entry system, there is
no key lock on the front passenger's
door.To lock a door without the key, push down
on the front portion of the inside door
lock switch (
1, if equipped) to the “LOCK”
position and close the door (2).
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NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
✽
NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either the
vehicle key or door lock switch, the sys-
tem may stop operating temporarily in
order to protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
DOOR LOCKS
1JBA3004
Lock
Unlock
1JBN3005

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Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
With the door lock button
• To unlock a door, push the door lock
button forward to the “Unlock” position
(red mark on button visible).
• To lock a door, push the door lock but-
ton (1) forward to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the door lock button (1) will
not be visible.
• To open a door, pull the door handle
(3) outward.
• If the inner door handle of driver’s side
door is pulled when the door lock but-
ton is in lock position, the button is
unlocked and door opens. (if equipped)• Front doors cannot be locked if the
ignition key is in the ignition switch and
door is open.
• If you lock the front passenger’s door
with door lock button, all vehicle doors
will lock automatically.
With central door lock switch
(if equipped)
• When pushing down on the front por-
tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
• When pushing down on the rear por-
tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will unlock.
• However, if the key is in the ignition
switch and any front door is open, the
doors will not lock when the front por-
tion of central door lock switch is
pressed.
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Lock Unlock
WARNING - Door lock mal-
function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and
handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the
key to unlock the door from out-
side.
• Lower the rear seats (if
equipped), move to the cargo
area and open the trunk using the
emergency release handle (if
equipped).
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Impact sensing door unlock sys-
tem (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the impact is delivered to impact
sensors while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
However, if the impact causes damage to
the vehicle electrical system or the
mechanical door lock mechanisms, the
impact sensing door unlock system may
not operate.
CAUTION - Doors
• The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci-
dental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows.
• Be careful when opening doors
and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.
WARNING- Unlocked vehi-
cles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
invite theft or possible harm to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle while you are gone.
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING- Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-
dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.

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Power windows (if equipped)
(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power win-
dow switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window
switch*
(4) Rear door (right) power window
switch*
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window down*
(Driver’s window)
(7) Power window lock switch*
•Power window timer*
The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to the
ACC or LOCK position. If the front door
is open, the window will not operate
unless the ignition key is in the ON
position.
* : if equipped
WINDOWS
1JBA3010