2021 KIA RIO maintenance

Reporting Safety Defects.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying [Kia
Motors America, Inc.].
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or [Kia Motors
America, Inc.].
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; download the
SaferCar mobile application; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.The following publications are available on
www.KiaTechinfo.com
Service manual:
This manual covers maintenance and recommended pro-
cedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under-
stand.
Electrical troubleshooting manual:
This manual complements the Service Manual by provid-
ing indepth troubleshooting information for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Owner's manual:
This manual describes the overall features and operating
procedures for the vehicle.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
ONLINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED MANUALS
(U.S. ONLY)
816
Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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Push-starting ................................................................6-6
Emission control system ..............................................7-111 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-111
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ........7-111
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-112
Engine .................................................................\
...........8-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-7
Engine compartment ........................................................7-4
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-24 Changing the coolant ..................................................7-26
Checking the coolant level..........................................7-24\
Engine number ..............................................................8-11
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
21 Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-22
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-21
ENGINE START/STOP button ....................................5-10 ENGINE START/STOP button position ....................5-10
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button ..............5-10
Starting the engine ......................................................5-13
Stopping the engine (Manual Transmission) ..............5-16
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-15
Exterior overview ............................................................2-2 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Front view camera only) ............................................5-45Brake operation ..........................................................5-50
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-45
FCA warning message and function control ..............5-48
Function malfunction ..................................................5-52
Function settings ........................................................5-46
Limitations of FCA ....................................................5-53
Situation in which the function may not detect pedestrian properly. ..................................................5-58
Warning message and warning light ..........................5-51
Fuel filler door ..............................................................4-42 Closing the fuel filler door..........................................4-\
43
Opening the fuel filler door ........................................4-42
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3 Do not use methanol ....................................................1-4
Fuel Additives ..............................................................1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-57 Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-61
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-63
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-59
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-60F
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High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement(for 4 door)................................................................7-97
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door)................................................................7-92
License plate lamp bulb replacement ........................7-92
Liftgate room lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ..7-101
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................7-74
Light bulb position (Rear) (4 Door) ..........................7-76
Light bulb position (Rear)(5 Door) ............................7-75
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................7-77
Map lamp bulb replacement ......................................7-98
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement..7-84
Position lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A)..7-81
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement (for 4 door) ..7-93
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ..7-86
Room lamp bulb replacement ..................................7-100
Side marker (front) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-82
Side marker (front) (LED type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B, C) ..............................................7-84
Side marker (rear) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) (for 5 door) ........7-90
Side marker (rear) (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) (for 4 door) ........7-97
Side marker (rear) (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) (for 5 door) ........7-91
Side repeater lamp (bulb type) bulb Replacement ....7-85
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb Replacement....7-85 Static bending light replacement
(Headlamp Type B,C) ..............................................7-82
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (for 4 door)................................................................7-96
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (for 5 door)................................................................7-91
Stop and tail lamp / Side marker (Bulb type) replacement (for 4 door) ..........................................7-94
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door) ......7-88
Tail lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (for 4 door) ..7-95
Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement (for 5 door) ......7-89
Trunk lamp bulb replacement (for 4 door) ................7-98
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement ........................7-99
Lighting........................................................................\
..4-93 Battery saver function ................................................4-93
Front fog light ............................................................4-99
Headlight escort function ............................................4-93
Headlight welcome function ......................................4-93
High Beam Assist (HBA) ..........................................4-97
High beam operation ..................................................4-96
Lighting control ..........................................................4-94
Turn signals and lane change signals ........................4-98
Maintenance services ......................................................7-5 Owner maintenance precautions ................................7-6
Owner’s responsibility ..................................................7-5
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Manual climate control system ....................................4-111Activate upon washer fluid use ..............................4-122
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-121
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ........................................4-120
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-119
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-112
System operation ......................................................4-117
Manual Transmission ....................................................5-17 Good driving practices ................................................5-20
Manual transmission operation ..................................5-17
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-48 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-48
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-49
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ............8-16
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-7 Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-7
Parking brake ................................................................7-30 Checking the parking brake ........................................7-30 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ..........5-96
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-97
Function malfunction and limitations ........................5-99
Function operation ......................................................5-98
Functions settings ......................................................5-97
Rear View Monitor (RVM)............................................4-91
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-7 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-9
Refrigerant label ............................................................8-11
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)............................8-16
Road warning ..................................................................6-2 Hazard warning flasher ................................................6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-9 Scheduled maintenance service precaution ..................7-9
Seat ........................................................................\
..........3-4 Driver’s seat ..................................................................3-4
Front passenger’s seat ..................................................3-4
Front seat adjustment ....................................................3-7
Headrest (for front seat) ................................................3-8
Rear seat ........................................................................\
3-4
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................3-11
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-10
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Tire care ......................................................................7-\
42
Tire chains ..................................................................7-55
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-47
Tire pressure................................................................7-43
Tire replacement ........................................................7-46
Tire rotation ..............................................................7-44
Tire sidewall labeling..................................................7-47
Tire traction ................................................................7-47
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-45
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-47
Tires and wheels ..............................................................8-5
Towing ........................................................................\
..6-29 Emergency towing ......................................................6-31
Removable towing hook (front)..................................6-30
Towing service ............................................................6-29
Trailer towing ..............................................................5-116
Trip computer ................................................................4-59 Service Mode (for type A cluster) ..............................4-64
Trip information (Trip computer) ..............................4-59
Trunk (for 4 door) ..........................................................4-24 Opening the trunk ......................................................4-24
Closing the trunk ........................................................4-24
Emergency trunk safety release ..................................4-25
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-6
Vehicle certification label ..............................................8-10 Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............................8-10
Vehicle load limit ........................................................5-117
Certification label ....................................................5-120
Tire and loading information label ..........................5-117
Vehicle modifications ......................................................1-6
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-122 Base curb weight ......................................................5\
-122
Cargo weight ............................................................5-122
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-122
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..........................5-122
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ..................................5-122
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-122
Vehicle curb weight ..................................................5-122
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-79 Indicator Lights ..........................................................4-87
Warning lights ............................................................4-79
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-29 Checking the washer fluid level ................................7-29
Weight/volume ................................................................8-6
Windows ........................................................................\
4-33 Manual windows ........................................................4-38
Power windows ..........................................................4-34
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-136 Automatic climate control system ............................4-137
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