2021 KIA RIO climate control

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Maintenance
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed fromthe vehicle and placed in an area
with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if the
temperature of the electrolyte of
any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal. Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.Reset items
The following items should be reset
after the battery has been dis-
charged or the battery has been dis-
connected.
Auto up/down window
Sunroof
Trip computer
Climate control system
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Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate. Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regardless
of the remaining tread, we recom-
mend that tires be replaced after
approximately six (6) years of normal
service. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tires ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction char-
acteristics.
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-34Adding equipment to or modifying yourair bag-equipped vehicle ..........................................3-62
Air bag warning label ................................................3-62
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-38
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-54
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-49
How does the air bag system operate ........................3-35
Occupant detection system ........................................3-41
Side air bag ................................................................3-52
SRS Care ....................................................................3-61\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-38
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the
air bag) ......................................................................3-\
56
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-31\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-31
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-6
Appearance care ..........................................................7-102 Exterior care ..............................................................7-102
Interior care ..............................................................7-108
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-123 Activate upon washer fluid use ..............................4-134
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-134
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-124 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant
and compressor lubricant ........................................4-132
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-132
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-125
System operation ......................................................4-130
Battery........................................................................\
....7-39 For best battery service ..............................................7-39
Recharging the battery ................................................7-40
Reset items ..................................................................7-41
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ............................................................5-5
Necessary inspections ................................................5-5
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ..........................5-68 Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-69
Function malfunction and limitations ........................5-73
Function operation ......................................................5-72
Function settings ........................................................5-70
Brake system..................................................................5-29 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-35
Good braking practices ..............................................5-42
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-39
Parking brake ..............................................................5-31
Power brakes ............................................................5-29
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Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)........................5-40
Brake/clutch fluid ..........................................................7-27 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-27
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
California perchlorate notice ......................................7-114
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-20
Child Restraint System (CRS) ......................................3-27 Using a child restraint system ....................................3-28
Climate control air filter ................................................7-33 Filter inspection ..........................................................7-33
Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................8-12
Cruise Control (CC) ......................................................5-87 Function operation ......................................................5-87
To decrease speed ......................................................5-88
To increase set speed ..................................................5-88
To resume the function ..............................................5-89
To temporarily pause the function ..............................5-89
FCC ....................................................................\
......4-155
The radio frequency components (Rear Corner Radar) complies ..................................................................5-104 Declaration of conformity ..........................................4-155
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
110
Rear window defroster ..............................................4-110
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Door locks......................................................................4-\
18 Auto door lock/unlock feature ....................................4-21
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-22
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-21
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-19
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ........4-18
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system ..........................4-22
Speed sensing door lock system ................................4-21
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) ................................5-78 Basic function ............................................................5-78
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-78
Function malfunction and limitations ........................5-84
Function operation ......................................................5-81
Function settings ........................................................5-79
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function ..................5-78
Economical operation ..................................................5-105
Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) ..................................8-15
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ................................................................6-5
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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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Defogging logic ........................................................4-138
Manual climate control system ................................4-136
Winter driving ..............................................................5-112 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-116
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-115
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-114
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-115
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-115
Don't let your parking brake freeze ..........................5-115
Snowy or Icy conditions ..........................................5-112
To keep locks from freezing ....................................5-115
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system 5-115
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ................5-114
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-35 Blade inspection ..........................................................7-35
Blade replacement ....................................................7-35
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-100 Rear window wiper and washer switch (for 5 door) ..4-104
Windshield washers (front) ......................................4-102
Windshield wipers ....................................................4-101
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