2018 KIA RIO steering wheel

What to do in an emergency
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If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing. The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other fre-
quently.
Attach a towing strap to the towing hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifical- ly intended for use in towing vehi-
cles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing hook provided.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead. Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.
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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off. If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be
towed only from the front. Be sure
that the transmission is in neutral. Be
sure the steering is unlocked by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ACC
position. A driver must be in the
towed vehicle to operate the steering
and brakes.
CAUTION- Automatic
transaxle
To avoid serious damage to the Automatic transaxle, limitthe vehicle speed to 15km/h(10mph) and drive less than1.5km/h (1mile) when towing.
Before towing, check for an Automatic transaxle fluid leakunder your vehicle. If theAutomatic transaxle fluid isleaking, a flatbed equipmentor towing dolly must be used.

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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.

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Maintenance
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.

Maintenance
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Cleaning the leather seats
Remove all contaminations instant-
ly. Refer to instructions below for
removal of each contaminant.
Cosmetic products(sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
- Apply cleansing cream on a clothand wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth
and remove water with a dry cloth.
Beverages(coffee, soft drink, etc.) - Apply a small amount of neutraldetergent and wipe until contami-
nations do not smear.
Oil - Remove oil instantly withabsorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover for natural leather
only.
Chewing gum - Harden the gum with ice andremove gradually.
Fabric seat cover using precau-
tions (If equipped)
Please clean the fabric seats regu-
larly with a vacuum cleaner in con-
sideration of fabric material charac-
teristics. If they are heavily soiled
with beverage stains, etc., use a suit-
able interior cleaner. To prevent dam-
age to seat covers, wipe off the seat
covers down to the seams with a
large wiping motion and moderate
pressure using a soft sponge or
microfiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the seats.
Make sure not to rub such objects
against the surface.
CAUTION - Leather
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.

Index
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Rocking the vehicle ....................................................6-58
Smooth cornering ........................................................6-58
Sport mode integrated control system ..........................6-53 Sport mode ..................................................................6-53
Starting the engine ........................................................6-12 Starting the engine with a smart key ..........................6-13
Starting the engine with an ignition key ....................6-12
Steering wheel...........................................................\
.....4-47 Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................4-47
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-49
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-48
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-48
Storage compartment ..................................................4-128 Center console storage ..............................................4-128
Glove box ..................................................................4-128
Luggage net holder ..................................................4-129
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-129
Sunroof ........................................................................\
..4-42 Resetting the sunroof ..................................................4-46
Sliding the sunroof ......................................................4-43
Sunroof open warning ................................................4-43
Sunshade ....................................................................4-45\
Tilting the sunroof ......................................................4-45
Tailgate (5 door) ............................................................4-28 Closing the tailgate ....................................................4-28 Emergency tailgate safety release ..............................4-29
Opening the tailgate ....................................................4-28
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-15 Armed stage ................................................................4-15
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-17
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-16
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS -Type A) ......7-7 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................7-10
Low tire pressure telltale ..............................................7-8
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s) ..............................7-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator ......................................................................7-\
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS - Type B) ....7-12 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................7-16
Check tire pressure.....................................................\
.7-12
Low tire pressure position telltale ..............................7-14
Low tire pressure telltale ............................................7-14
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s) ..............................7-17
Tire specification and pressure label ............................9-11
Tires and wheels ....................................................8-45, 9-5 All season tires ..........................................................8-57
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................8-46
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................8-58
Radial-ply tires ............................................................8-58
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