2013 KIA RIO HATCHBACK towing

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Index
Luggage net ··················\
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Luggage tray ··················\
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Sunroof··················\
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···4-31
Sunvisor ··················\
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·4-98
Tachometer··················\
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Tailgate··················\
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···4-20 Emergency safety release ··················\
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········4-21
Telescoping steering ··················\
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4-36
Tether anchor system ··················\
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Theft-alarm system ··················\
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··4-12
Tie-down hook ··················\
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·········6-30
Tilt steering ··················\
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··············4-36
Tire and loading information label ··················\
··············5-51
Tire mobility kit ··················\
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·······6-21
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ··················\
·····6-8
Tire specification and pressure label ··················\
·············8-8
Tires and wheels ··················\
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7-37,8-4 Checking tire inflation pressure ··················\
················7-38
Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
················7-41
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ················7-37
Tire care ··················\
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·················7-37\
Tire maintenance ··················\
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···7-42
Tire replacement ··················\
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····7-41
Tire rotation ··················\
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···········7-39
Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
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··············7-42 Tire traction ··················\
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···········7-42
Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
·············7-40
Wheel replacement ··················\
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7-42
Towing ··················\
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···6-27
Towing Tie-down hook ··················\
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·······6-30
Towing capacity ··················\
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·······5-52
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ··················\
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·················5-15\
Manual transaxle ··················\
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···5-12
Trip computer ··················\
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··········4-45
User settings··················\
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·············4-49
Vehicle break-in process ··················\
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Vehicle capacity weight ··················\
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·············5-51
Vehicle certification label ··················\
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············8-7
Vehicle curb weight ··················\
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·5-56
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ··················\
·············8-7
Vehicle load limit ··················\
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·····5-51 Cargo capacity ··················\
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·······5-52
Certification label ··················\
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··5-54
Seating capacity ··················\
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·····5-52
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ················5-52
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Tire and loading information label ··················\
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Towing capacity··················\
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·····5-52
Vehicle capacity weight ··················\
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···········5-51
Vehicle stability management ··················\
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····5-29
Volume/weight ··················\
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···········8-4 Base curb weight ··················\
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···5-56
Cargo weight ··················\
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·········5-56
GAW (Gross axle weight) ··················\
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·······5-56
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··················\
············5-56
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ··················\
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··5-56
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ··················\
·······5-56
Vehicle curb weight ··················\
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Warning and indicators ··················\
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Washer fluid ··················\
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·············7-30
Weight/volume ··················\
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···········8-4
Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
···············7-40
Wheel replacement ··················\
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··7-41 Windows ··················\
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4-22
Auto down window ··················\
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Auto up/down window ··················\
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Power window lock button ··················\
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······4-25
Windshield defrosting and defogging··················\
··········4-90 Defogging logic ··················\
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·····4-91
Winter driving ··················\
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··········5-48 Snow tires ··················\
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Wiper blades ··················\
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Wipers and washers ··················\
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·4-74
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Before driving / 5-3
Key positions / 5-4
ENGINE START/STOP button / 5-6
Starting the engine / 5-9
Manual transaxle / 5-12
Automatic transaxle / 5-15
Brake system / 5-21
Cruise control system / 5-32
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / 5-37
Active eco system / 5-41
Economical operation / 5-42
Special driving conditions / 5-44
Winter driving / 5-48
Trailer towing / 5-50
Vehicle load limit / 5-51
Vehicle weight / 5-56
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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5
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
ily while you put the shift lever in P (auto-
matic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear
(manual transaxle) and block the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weath-
er you should carry appropriate emer-
gency equipment. Some of the items you
may want to carry include tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a
blanket, etc. We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
TRAILER TOWING

Driving your vehicle
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5
Seating capacity:
Total : 5 persons
(Front seat : 2 persons, Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry.
However, the seating capacity may
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
of the cargo being carried or towed.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity:
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity:
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants and the tongue load, if
your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit -
1. Locate the statement "The com- bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's
placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 635 kg
(1400 lbs.) and there will be five 68
kg (150 lbs.) passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity
is 295 kg (650 lbs).
(635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg or
1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail- er, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.

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Road warning / 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2
If the engine will not start / 6-3
Emergency starting / 6-4
If the engine overheats / 6-7
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) / 6-8
If you have a flat tire / 6-13, 21
Towing / 6-27
What to do in an emergency

What to do in an emergency
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EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow these jump starting proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
CAUTION - 12 volt battery
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.You can damage a 12-volt startingmotor, ignition system, and otherelectrical parts beyond repair byuse of a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt batteries in series or a24-volt motor generator set).WARNING- Battery
Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which will
explode if exposed to flame or
sparks.
WARNING- Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode.
WARNING- Frozen batteries
Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery is
frozen or if the electrolyte level is
low as the battery may rupture or
explode.
WARNING- Sulfuric acidrisk
When jump starting your vehicle be
careful not to get acid on yourself,
your clothing or on the vehicle.
Automobile batteries contain sulfu-
ric acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive.1VQA4001
Discharged battery
Jumper Cables
Booster battery(-)
(+)
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What to do in an emergency
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
Jack and tools
The spare tire, jack, jack handle and
wheel lug nut wrench are stored in
the luggage compartment.
Remove the luggage under tray out
of the way to reach the equipment.
(1) Jack handle
(2) Jack
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
To prevent the jack from “rattling”
while the vehicle is in motion, store it
properly.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.Always move the vehicle completely
off the road and onto the shoulder
before trying to change a tire. The
jack should be used on firm level
ground. If you cannot find a firm level
place off the road, call a towing serv-
ice company for assistance.
Be sure to use the correct front and
rear jacking positions on the vehicle;
never use the bumpers or any other
part of the vehicle for jack support.
WARNING- Jack
Do not place any portion of your
body under a vehicle that is
only supported by a jack since
the vehicle can easily roll off the
jack. Use vehicle support
stands.
WARNING- Changing tires
Never attempt vehicle repairs in
the traffic lanes of a public road
or highway.
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