2020 KIA RIO battery

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Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67
• Snowy or Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 6-68
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-68
• Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 6-69
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
• GAW (Gross Axle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75
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Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft.
The ignition key can be removed only
in the LOCK position. When turning
the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, push the key inward at the ACC
position and turn the key toward the
LOCK position.The anti-theft steering column lock is
not a substitute for the parking brake.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in 1st gear for the Manual
Transmission or P (Park) for the
Intelligent Variable Transmission, set
the parking brake fully and shut the
engine off.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
KEY POSITIONS
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START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time,
the battery may discharge.
WARNING- Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING- Steering wheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control.
WARNING- Key holder
Do not attach small purses,
multiple keys, or any other
heavy accessories to the dri-
ver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the
inserted key to inadvertently
change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehi-
cle is moving, thereby increas-
ing the risk of an accident and
deactivating several safety fea-
tures.
WARNING- Leaving the vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake
is not fully engaged. Before
leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off.
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ACC(Accessory)
• With Manual Transmission
Press the engine start/stop button
when the button is in the OFF position
without depressing the clutch pedal.
• With Intelligent Variable Transmission
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and elec-
trical accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
in the ACC position for more than 1
hour, the button is turned off automat-
ically to prevent battery discharge.
ON
• With Manual Transmission
Press the engine start/stop button
when the button is in the ACC position
without depressing the clutch pedal.
• With Intelligent Variable Transmission
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
• With Manual Transmission
To start the engine, depress the
clutch pedal and brake pedal, then
press the engine start/stop button
with the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position.
• With Intelligent Variable Transmission
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the engine
start/stop button with the shift lever in
the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. For your safety, start the engine
with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position.
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If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.
WARNING- Starting vehicle
Never press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
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If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by pressing
the engine start/stop button with
the smart key.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you cannot start the engine nor-
mally. Replace the fuse with a new
one. If it is not possible, you can
start the engine by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button for
10 seconds while it is in the ACC
position. The engine can start with-
out depressing the brake pedal.
But for your safety always depress
the brake pedal before starting the
engine.
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CAUTION
Do not press the ENGINESTART/ STOP button for morethan 10 seconds except whenthe stop lamp fuse is blown.
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The ABS warning light will stay on for
approximately 3 seconds after the
ignition switch is ON. During that
time, the ABS will go through self-
diagnosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light stays
on, you may have a problem with
your ABS but your regular brakes will
work normally. Contact an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible. When you drive on a road with
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and operated your brakes continu-
ously, the ABS will be active con-
tinuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your vehi-
cle over to a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light goes off, then your
ABS system is normal. Otherwise,
you may have a problem with the
ABS. Contact an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the
engine may not run as smoothly and
the ABS warning light may turn on
at the same time. This happens
because of the low battery voltage. It
does not mean your ABS has mal-
functioned.
• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
The Electronic Stability control
(ESC) system is designed to stabi-
lize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers. ESC checks where you
are steering and where the vehicle is
actually going. ESC applies the
brakes on individual wheels and
intervenes with the engine manage-
ment system to stabilize the vehicle.
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Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 8. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 8. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates, it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 9 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 8 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint fin-
ish.
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