2013 KIA RIO HATCHBACK warning

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Features of your vehicle
3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside
door handle.
Even though the doors may be unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling the
inner door handle until the rear door child
safety lock is unlocked.
WARNING- Rear doorlocks
Use the rear door safety locks
whenever children are in the vehi-
cle. If a child accidently opens the
rear doors while the vehicle is
motion, he can fall out.

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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of the
way before closing the tailgate.
Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emer-
gency tailgate safety release lever locat-
ed on the bottom of the tailgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in the
luggage compartment, the tailgate can
be opened by doing as follows:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push up the tailgate.
CAUTION- Closing tailgate
Make sure nothing is near the tail-gate latch and striker while closingthe tailgate. It may damage the tail-gate's latch.
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WARNING- Exhaust
fumes
Driving with the tailgate open is not
advisable. Dangerous exhaust
fumes can enter the passenger
compartment.
If you must drive with the tailgate
opened, keep the air vents and all
windows open so that additional
outside air can enter.
WARNING- Riding in
cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. Occupants should
always be properly restrained.
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Auto up/down window (if equipped)
Pressing or pulling up the power window
switch momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers or lifts the
window even when the switch is released.
To stop the window at the desired position
while the window is in operation, pull up
or press and release the switch to the
opposite direction of the movement.
If the power window is not operated cor-
rectly, the automatic power window sys-
tem must be reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Close the window and continue pulling up on the driver’s power window switch
for at least 1 second after the window is
completely closed. Automatic reversal
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked by an object or part of the body,
the window will detect the resistance and
will stop upward movement. The window
will then lower approximately 30 cm (11.8
in.) to allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is pulled
up continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower approxi-
mately 2.5 cm (1 in.). And if the power
window switch is pulled up continuously
again within 5 seconds after the window
is lowered by the automatic window
reversal feature, the automatic window
reversal will not operate.
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NOTICE
The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when the
“auto up” feature is used by fully
pulling up the switch. The automatic
reverse feature will not operate if the
window is raised using the halfway posi-
tion on the power window switch.
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WARNING
Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to avoid
injuries or vehicle damage. If an
object less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) in
diameter is caught between the
window glass and the upper win-
dow channel, the automatic reverse
window may not detect the resist-
ance and will not stop and reverse
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Power window lock button (if equipped)
The driver can disable the power win-
dow switches on the passenger doors
by pressing the power window lock
switch, located on the driver’s door to
the LOCK position (pressed).
When the power window lock button is in the LOCK position (pressed),
the driver’s master control cannot
operate the passenger door power
windows. Always double check to make sure all
arms, hands, head and other obstruc-
tions are safely out of the way before
closing a window.
Manual windows (if equipped)
To raise or lower the window, turn the
window regulator handle clockwise or
counterclockwise.
When closing the windows, make sure
your passenger's arms, hands and body
are safely out of the way.
CAUTION - Opening /
closing Window
To prevent possible damage to the
power window system, do not openor close two windows or more at thesame time. This will also ensure thelongevity of the fuse.
WARNING - Power
windows
Do not allow children to play with
the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
switch in the LOCK position
(pressed).
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Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift
lever to the P(Park) position for automat-
ic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or
R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and
setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, push the secondary latch
(1) inside of the hood center and lift
the hood (2). 3. Pull out the support rod from the hood.
4. Hold the hood opened with the support
rod.
HOOD
WARNING- Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the area
wrapped in rubber. The plastic will
help prevent you from being burned
by hot metal when the engine is
hot.
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-lowing:
ment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed position and let
it drop. Make sure that it locks into
place. The support rod must be inserted com-
pletely into the hole whenever you
inspect the engine compartment. This will
prevent the hood from falling and possi-
bly injuring you.
WARNING - Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING - Unsecured
engine Hood
Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If the engine
hood is not secured properly, it is
likely to fly up blocking your vision
and causing a crash.

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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel
filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open because
ice has formed around it, tap lightly or
push on the lid to break the ice and
release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If
necessary, spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use radia-
tor anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt. 1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel
filler lid opener up.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap (2), turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time. This indicates that
the cap is securely one time tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly and make sure that it is secure-
ly closed.
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NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator light will illuminate.
FUEL FILLER LID
WARNING - Refueling
Always remove the fuel cap careful-
ly and slowly. If the cap is venting
fuel or if you hear a hissing sound,
wait until the condition stops
before completely removing the
cap.
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and sub-
ject you to the risk of fire and
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Always check that the fuel cap is installed
securely to prevent fuel spillage in the
event of an accident.✽ ✽NOTICE
When using an approved portable fuel
container, be sure to place the container
on the ground prior to refueling. Static
electricity discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact with
the vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete. Use only
approved portable plastic fuel contain-
ers designed to carry and store gasoline.
WARNING - Fire/explosion
risk
Read and follow all warnings post-
ed at the gas station facility. Failure
to follow all warnings will result in
severe personal injury, severe
burns or death due to fire or explo-
sion.
WARNING - Cell phonefires
Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellu-
lar phones can potentially ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire.
WARNING - Static electricity
Before touching the fuel nozzle,
you should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching another metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source.
Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refueling
since you can generate static
electricity by touching, rubbing
or sliding against any item or fab-
ric (polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)
capable of producing static elec-
tricity. Static electricity discharge
can ignite fuel vapors resulting in
rapid burning. If you must re-
enter the vehicle, you should
once again eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal part
of the vehicle, away from the fuel
filler neck, nozzle or other gaso-
line source.