2021 KIA RIO trailer

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When the outside rearview mirror
warning light is not working properly,
the 'Check side view mirror warning
light' warning message will appear
on the cluster. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Function disabled
When the rear bumper around the
rear-side radar or sensor is covered
with foreign matters, such as snow or
rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it
can reduce the detecting perform-
ance and temporarily limit or disable
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety.
If this occurs, the 'Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety disabled. Radar blocked'
warning message will appear on the
cluster.
The function will operate normally
when such foreign matters or trailer,
etc. is removed. If the function does not operate nor-
mally after it is removed, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
ODL3A050286
ODL3A050287
CAUTION
Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety system to install a trailer,carrier, etc., or remove the trail-er, carrier, etc. to use RearCross-Traffic Safety system.
WARNING
Even though the warning message does not appear on
the cluster, Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety system may not prop-
erly operate.
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety sys- tem may not properly operate
in an area (e.g. open terrain),
where any substance are not
detected after turning ON the
engine.
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Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a win-
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth,
coveralls, a blanket, etc.
TRAILER TOWING
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
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The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and vehicle
capacity weight.
Vehicle capacity weight:
849 lbs. (385 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
with a trailer, the combined weight
includes the tongue load.
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
OSC067003N
OSC067004N
OSC067005N
OSC067006N
Tire and loading information label
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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.
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
luggage load capacity. For exam-
ple, if the "XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehi-
cle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650
lbs.
(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 trailer, 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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This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehi-
cle design performance. Before load-
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determin-
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
specifications and the compliance
label:
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or option-
al equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Curb Weight, including
cargo and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on
each axle (front and rear) - including
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR
(Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
are shown on the compliance label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
gers.
GVWR
(Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
is shown on the certification label
located on the driver’s door sill.
VEHICLE WEIGHT
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What to do in an emergency
Do not use the compact spare tireon any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
The compact spare tire’s tread life is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.
The compact spare tire should not be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the compact spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other car compo-
nents may occur.
Do not use more than one compact spare tire at a time.
Do not tow a trailer while the com- pact spare tire is installed.
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Index
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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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