2009 KIA Rio Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.Finish maintenanceWashing To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not use strong soap, chemical deter-
gents or hot water, and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight or when the
body of the vehicle is warm.
✽ ✽NOTICE• Water washing in the engine compart-
ment including high pressure water
washing may cause the failure of elec-
trical circuits located in the engine
compartment.
• Never allow water or other liquids come in contact with electrical/elec-
tronic components inside the vehicle
as this may damage them.
WARNING
- Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
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7WaxingWax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect
it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing.✽ ✽
NOTICE• Wiping dust or dirt off the body with
a dry cloth will scratch the finish.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean- ers, or strong detergents containing
highly alkaline or caustic agents on
chrome-plated or anodized aluminum
parts. This may result in damage to
the protective coating and cause dis-
coloration or paint deterioration.
Finish damage repair Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.✽ ✽ NOTICEIf your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the body shop applies anti-corrosion
materials to the parts repaired or
replaced. Bright-metal maintenance To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or preserva-
tive. If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
Underbody maintenanceCorrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as the
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system, even though they have been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and
frame members have drain holes that
should not be allowed to clog with dirt;
trapped water in these areas can cause
rusting.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.

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Maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
Use only a mild soap or neutral deter- gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any acid detergent. It may damage and corrode the aluminum
wheels coated with a clear protective
finish.
INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as per-
fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-
tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.✽ ✽ NOTICENever allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electrical/electron-
ic components inside the vehicle as this
may damage them.
Cleaning the upholstery and inte-
rior trim Vinyl Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabric
can be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.✽ ✽NOTICEUsing anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect the
fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant
properties.

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7Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.Cleaning the interior window
glass If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not scrape or scratch the inside of
the rear window. This may result in
damage to the rear window defroster
grid.

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Specifications / 8-2
Specifications

Specifications28
Item4 Door 5 Door
Overall length 4,240 (166.9)4,015 (158.1)
Overall width 1,695 (66.7)1,695 (66.7)
Overall height 1,470 (57.9)1,470 (57.9)
Front tread 1,470/1,485
*1(57.9/58.5
*1) 1,470/1,485
*1(57.9/58.5
*1)
Rear tread 1,460/1,475
*1(57.5/58.1
*1) 1,460/1,475
*1(57.5/58.1
*1)
Wheelbase 2,500 (98.4) 2,500 (98.4)
*¹
If P175/70R14 tires are equipped
mm (in)
SPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Although this information was accurate at the time of printing, Kia
reserves the right to change its vehicles or their specifications without notice. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more
precise and more up-to-date information.
Item Recommended Cold Tire
Wheel lug nut torque
Tire Wheel Inflation Pressure
kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)
P175/70R14 5.0J x 14 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P185/65R14 5.5J x 14 220 (32) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P195/55R15 5.5J x 15 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P205/45R16 6.5J x 16 220 (32) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
Compact spare tire
T115/70D15 3.5J x 15
420 (60) 9~11(
65~79 , 88~107)
Tires
Dimensions

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Specifications
WeightsRefer to the label describing GVWR & GAWR weights
attached to your vehicle.
(see page 5-10, Label information)
SizeGasoline Engine
Battery 12V / 55AH (20HR)
Generator 13.5V / 90A
Starter 12V-0.9kW
Gap 1.0 mm ~ 1.1 mm
Spec. BKR5ES-11, RC10YC4
Spark PlugEngine
Electrical system
Item Gasoline Engine
BoreXStroke 76.5 mm X 87 mm (3.01 in X 3.43 in)
Displacement 1599 cc (97.6 cu.in)
Compression Ratio 10.0 ± 0.2

Specifications48Light BulbsCapacities
Light Bulb4 Door 5 Door
Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 55/60
Front turn signal lights 2727
Position lights 55
Front fog lights (if equipped) 27 27
Front side mark light 55
Stop and tail lights 27/8 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 2727
Back-up lights 1818
High mounted stop light 1818
License plate lights 55
Front map lamp 1010
Center dome lamp 1010
Trunk room (cargo area) lamp 5 5
Wattage
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil
*1
3.3 l
API service SL or SM,
(with filter change) (3.5 US qt.) ILSAC GF-3 or aboveManual transaxle fluid
1.9 l API
service
GL-4
(2.0 US qt.) SAE 75W-85 (fill-for-life)
Automatic transaxle 6.1 l
fluid (6.5 US qt.)
Power steering 0.8
l
PSF-III
(0.8 US qt.)
Coolant 5.5~5.8
lEthylene glycol base for
(5.8~6.1 US qt.) aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8
lFMVSS116 DOT-3
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) o r D OT- 4
Fuel 45
l Unleaded gasoline with
(11.9 US gal.) AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-32.
DIAMOND ATF SP-III,
SK ATF SP-III