2021 KIA RIO Owners Manual

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Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch (for 5 door)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to operate the rear wiper
and washer. (1) HI - High wiper speed
(2) ON/LO - Low wiper speed
(3) OFF - Wiper is not in operation
Push the lever away from you or turn
the wiper lever switch upwards fully
to spray rear washer fluid and to run
the rear wipers 1~3 cycle. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
OSC040426N
OSC047431N
■ Type A
■ Type B
OSC040425N
OSC047430N
■ Type A
■ Type B
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Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is
not running as this may cause bat-
tery discharge.Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 20 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately
5 seconds after the system is in
armed stage.
Map lamp (if equipped)
Push the lens (1) to turn the map lamp
on or off. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map
lamp at night or as a personal lamp for
the driver and front passenger.
INTERIOR LIGHT
WARNING - Interior light
Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark. The
glare from the interior lights
may obstruct your view and
cause an accident.
OYB046456
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In the DOOR position, the map
lamp and the room lamp come on
when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the
transmitter, the map lamp and the
room lamp come on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds as long as any
door is not open.
The map lamp and the room lamp
turn off gradually after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the door is
closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors are locked, the
map lamp and the room lamp will
turn off immediately. If a door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the
map lamp and the room lamp stays
on for about 20 minutes. However,
if a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the map
lamp and the room lamp stays on
continuously. If the type B room
lamp switch is OFF, it doesn't work. The map lamp and the
room lamp stay on at all
times.
The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
✽ ✽NOTICE
When the lamp is turned ON by
pressing the lens (1), the lamp does
not turn off even if the switch (2) is
in the OFF position.
Room lamp
To turn the room lamp ON or OFF,
push the switch.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a
map lamp, the room lamp will also
turn on or off as follows.
OYB046404
OSC047432N
■ Type A
■ Type B
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- The room lamp comes on when adoor is opened. The lamps go out
after approximately 30 seconds.
- The room lamp comes on for approximately 30 seconds when
doors are unlocked with a trans-
mitter as long as the doors are
not opened.
- The room lamp will stay on for approximately 20 minutes if a
door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK/OFF
position.
- The room lamp will stay on con- tinuously if the door is opened
with the ignition switch in the ON
position.
- The room lamp will go out imme- diately if the ignition switch is
changed to the ON position or all
doors are locked.
In the DOOR position, the map
lamp and the room lamp come on
when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the
transmitter, the map lamp and the
room lamp come on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds as long as any
door is not open.
The map lamp and the room lamp
turn off gradually after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the door is
closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors are locked, the
map lamp and the room lamp will
turn off immediately. If a door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the
map lamp and the room lamp stays
on for about 20 minutes. However,
if a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the map
lamp and the room lamp stays on
continuously. If the type B room
lamp switch is OFF, it doesn't work. The map lamp and the
room lamp stay on at all
times.
The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
✽ ✽NOTICE
When the lamp is turned ON by
pressing the lens (1), the lamp does
not turn off even if the switch (2) is
in the OFF position.
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Trunk/Liftgate room lamp
The trunk/liftgate room lamp comes
on when the trunk/liftgate is opened. The trunk/liftgate room lamp comes
on as long as the trunk/liftgate lid is
open. To prevent unnecessary charg-
ing system drain, close the trunk/lift-
gate lid securely after using the
trunk/liftgate room lamp.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened. To prevent
unnecessary charging system drain,
close the glove box securely after
use.
OYB046407
OSC047412N
OYB046405


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Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light on or
off.
: The lamp will turn on if thisbutton is pressed.
: The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.
OYB046406
CAUTION
Always have the switch in theoff position when the vanity mir-ror lamp is not in use. If the sun-visor is closed without turningthe lamp off, it may dischargethe battery or damage the sunvi-sor.
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If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this
section.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is running. To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is on.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster
manually, press the rear window
defroster button again.
Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.
DEFROSTER
CAUTION - Conductors
To prevent damage to the con-ductors bonded to the insidesurface of the rear window,never use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners containingabrasives to clean the window.
OSC040510N
OSC040509
■ Type A
■ Type B
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
OSC040300N
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Air conditioning button
5. Rear window defroster button
6. Air intake control button
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