2019 KIA RIO Features and Functions Guide

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CENTER PANEL
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic®†1 8 Shifting*
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode:
To enter Manual mode, move shift lever from D
to left gate A
To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+]
to upshift or down [–] to downshift .
• Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
• Manual mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down . When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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SPORT
A
A

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SEATING
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ABC
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†96-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat†15
Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward .
Pull/press lever B up/down one or more times to adjust Seat height .
Pull lever C to adjust Seatback Recline .
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up .
To lower headrest: Press lock, then press the headrest down .
When adjusting seat forward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle .
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REMINDER: Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident .
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.

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SEATING
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(4-door model)
A
B
C
Folding Rear Seatback†15
To F o l d :
1 . Ensure the belt strap is out of way of the Seatback folding A
(4-door model)
Insert the metal seat belt tab into the holder B (5-door model)
2 . Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and lower the
rear headrest to the lowest position
3 . Pull on the Rear Seatback lock release lever C, then fold the seat
toward the front
To U n f o l d :
1 . Pull the lock release lever C and lift the Seatback backward until it
clicks firmly in place
2 . Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
REMINDERS:
•
Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the metal seat belt tab is placed into the holder (5-door model)
•Always make sure the seatback is locked in place when unfolded
• It may be necessary to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
• Ensure seat is locked by pressing down on Seatback and ensuring red line is NOT visible on bottom of Folder Lever
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
HOLD
Lock
Unlock
( With folding key shown)
( Type A )
HOLD
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A
B
C
D
E
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
A Press the release button to unfold the key
B Press to lock all Doors
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door .
Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock
all Doors and Trunk / Tailgate*
D Press momentarily to unlock
Trunk / Tailgate* . Hold for more
than 1 second to automatically
open Trunk / Tailgate*
E Press and hold more than 1 second
for Panic Alarm . To turn OFF Alarm,
press any button
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options .
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All*
(Only available with Power Door Locks)
•Turn counterclockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn counterclockwise again within 4 seconds to
unlock all Doors
•Turn clockwise once to lock all Doors
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating .
REMINDERS:
• The Fuel Filler Door Release lever is located on the lower part of the driver’s door sill
• It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click and then, when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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(Lever located on the driver’s floor near door sill; Image shown is 4-door model)
B
A
D
C
(Lever located under Driver’s Panel buttons)
(Latch located inside hood)
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•
The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly . Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows .
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever A
to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the
Hood slightly, push the secondary
Latch B to the left inside of the
hood’s center and lift the Hood
3 . Pull out the support rod from the
Hood and set into place to hold
the Hood open
Fuel Door Release Lever
Pull the lever C upwards to release the
fuel door .
REMINDER: Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat surface, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake .
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock
in place .
REMINDER: While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood .
Tr u n k* Release Lever
(4-door model)
Pull the lever D upwards to open the
trunk lid .
Sunvisor†2 0
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side
windows . Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
E
B
DC
Map/Room Lamps*
Map Lamp*
Push the lens A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF . This light produces a spot beam
for convenient use as a map or personal lamp for the driver or front passenger .
When the Door switch B is in the middle position, the lamp turns ON when any
door is opened .
Room Lamp
•C On: In the ON position , the lamp stays on continuously
•D Door: In the DOOR position , the lamp turns ON when any door is opened
•E Off: In the OFF position , the lamp is OFF even if the door is opened
REMINDER: Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 1 second after doors are locked .
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AA
(Type A shown)
Map/Room Lamp
Room Lamp

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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(Image displays on the audio system screens)
Rear-Camera Display*†6
The Rear-Camera Display is a supplemental system that displays
the view behind the vehicle through the Standard Audio System and
the UVO eServices screens while the vehicle is in Reverse .
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
1 . Ignition is ON
2 .
Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER: Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up .
The Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Rear- Camera Display may not detect every object behind the vehicle.
(Camera located on tailgate handle (5-door) or trunk (4-door); Tailgate Release button located underneath handle (5-door))
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks
Located just below the latch mechanism of the rear passenger doors,
insert the ignition key into the hole and turn the key to the LOCK
position to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear doors .
REMINDER: Child-protector rear door locks are located on rear passenger’s door jamb .
Tailgate Release Button (5-Door)*
Button is located underneath the tailgate handle . With doors unlocked,
press the Tailgate Release button and pull the tailgate up by the handle
to open .
The tailgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Tailgate Release Button .
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SAFETY FEATURES
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PRESS
A
B
D
C
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†13 /
Passenger Airbag†2 Off Indicator
ODS is designed to detect the presence of the front passenger and
adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly .
Depending on the situation and type of
accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate .
REMINDER: Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash . The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat .
Seat Belts†1 6
To properly fasten your safety belts:
1 .
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
2 .
Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE
HIPS as possible C . Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on
the shoulder portion D
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt .
Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during
normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased
comfort .
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat
belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of
injury .
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver’s seat only .
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