2021 KIA RIO key

Driving your vehicle
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Starting the engine
1. Carry the smart key or place it
inside the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Manual Transmission - Depress
the clutch pedal fully and shift the
transmission into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal
depressed while starting the
engine.
Intelligent Variable Transmission
- Place the transmission shift lever
in P (Park). Depress the brake
pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N(Neutral) position.
4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
It should be started without depress-ing the accelerator pedal.
5. Do not wait for the engine to warm
up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary. Start driving at moderate
engine speeds. (Extreme and/or
excessive accelerating and decel-
erating should be avoided.)
Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-
al seconds to ensure sufficient
lubrication in the turbocharger
unit.
2. After high speed or extended driv- ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
idle the engine about 1 minute
before turning it off.
This idle time will allow the tur- bocharger to cool prior to shutting
the engine off.
Starting the engine with smart key
Even if the smart key is in the vehi- cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position or
above, if any door is opened, the
system checks for the smart key. If
the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the “ ” indicator and a message
“Key is not in the vehicle” will appear
on the instrument cluster and LCD
Display. And if all doors are closed,
the chime will sound for 5 seconds.
The indicator or warning will turn off
while the vehicle is moving. Always
have the smart key with you.
CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off imme-diately after it has been subject-ed to a heavy load. Doing somay cause severe damage tothe engine or turbocharger unit.
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NOTICE
If the engine stalls while the vehicle
is in motion, do not attempt to move
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion. If the traffic and road condi-
tions permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the ENGINE START/STOP
button in an attempt to restart the
engine.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton with the smart key.
The side with the lock button
should contact the ENGINE
START/STOP button directly.
When you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button directly with
the smart key, the smart key
should contact the button at a
right angle. (Continued)
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WARNING
The engine will start only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
Never allow children or any per-
son who is unfamiliar with the
vehicle touch the ENGINE
START/STOP button or related
parts. Pushing the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
smart key is in the vehicle may
result in unintended engine
activation and/or unintended
vehicle movement.
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(Continued)
• 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 sec-
onds while it is in the ACC posi-
tion. The engine can start without
depressing the brake pedal. But
for your safety, always depress the
brake pedal and clutch pedal
before starting the engine.Stopping the engine
(Manual Transmission)
1. Make sure the vehicle is complete-
ly stopped and keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift the transmission into Neutral while depressing the clutch pedal
and brake pedal.
3. Engage the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove it.
CAUTION
Do not press the ENGINESTART/STOP button for morethan 10 seconds except whenthe stop lamp fuse is blown.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the START position with theengine running. It may dam-age the starter.
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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.-Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow the steps below when parking
if you want the vehicle to move when
pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to “P” with the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in
“ON” or while the engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied unlock the parking brake.
3.While pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button “OFF”.
- For smart key equipped vehicles,the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button can be
moved to “OFF” only when the
shift lever is in “P”.
4.Change the gear shift lever to “N” (Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing “SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE” button or inserting, a
tool (e.g. flathead screw-driver) into
the “SHIFT LOCK RELEASE”
access hole at the same time. Then,
the vehicle will move when external
force is applied.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransmission if you shift into Rwhile the vehicle is in motion,except as explained in “Rockingthe vehicle” in this chapter.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever
in N (Neutral).
The engine brake may not work,
which may lead to an accident.
WARNING
With the exception of parking in neutral gear, always park
the vehicle in “P” (Park) for
safety and engage the parking
brake.
Before parking in “N” (Neutral) gear, first make sure the park-
ing ground is level and flat. Do
not park in “N” gear on any
slopes or gradients.
If parked and left in “N”, the
vehicle may move and cause
serious damage and injury.
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Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake
pedal depressed, continue depress-
ing the brake, then do the following: 1. Place the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in
the LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap covering the shift-lock release access hole.
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw- driver) into the access hole and
press down on the tool.
5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shiftlock override access hole then install
the cap.
7. Have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
Good driving practices
Never move the shift lever from P(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave
the vehicle in gear when moving.
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and mal-
function. Instead, when you are
driving down a long hill, slow down
and shift to a lower gear. When you
do this, engine braking will help
slow down the vehicle.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower
gear may not be engaged.
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Driving your vehicle
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 8 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 7 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 finish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions, your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.
If there is a risk the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily
while you put the shift lever in P
(Intelligent Variable Transmission) or
in first or reverse gear (Manual
Transmission) and chock the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
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Maintenance
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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
DOOR LOCK20ATail Gate Unlock Relay, Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Two Turn Unlock Relay
POWER OUTLET20APower Outlet
SAFETY P/WINDOW25ADriver Safety Power Window Module
STOP LAMP15AStop Signal Electronic Module
T/SIGNAL LAMP15ABCM (Body Control Module), SLM (Seat Belt & Lighting Module)
C/LIGHTER20ACigarette Lighter
HEATED
MIRROR10ADriver Power Outside Mirror, Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Air Conditioner Control Module, ECM
(Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module)
DRL210ABCM (Body Control Module)
P/WINDOW RH25APower Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch
S/HEATER20AFront Seat Warmer Control Module
DRL110A-
START7.5AWith Immobilizer : ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module), Engine Room
Junction Block(Start Relay), Smart Key Control Module, Ignition Lock Switch, Transaxle Range Switch
Without Immobilizer : Burglar Alarm Relay
TAIL LAMP RH7.5AHead Lamp Right Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp (OUT) Right Handle side, License Lamp Right
Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp (IN) Right Handle side, Illumination (+)
MODULE210ABCM (Body Control Module), Blind-Spot View Monitor Left Handle side/Right Handle side, Crash Pad
Switch, Front View Camera
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)
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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
TCU15AEngine Room Junction Block(Back-Up Lamp Switch), Automatic Transmission Shift Lever, Position
Switch, Stop Lamp Switch
P/WINDOW LH25APower Window Main Switch
SPARE125ASpare
FOG LAMP REAR10A-
HEATED STEERING15ASteering Wheel Heated
TAIL LAMP LH7.5AHead Lamp Left Handle side, License Lamp Left Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp (OUT) Left
Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp (IN) Left Handle side, Glove Box Lamp
MODULE37.5AFront Seat Warmer Control Module, Audio, Electro Chromic Mirror, Air Conditioner Control Module,
Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit, Clock Spring, Automatic Transmission Shift Lever indicator
ABS7.5AData Link Connector, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module
BRAKE SWITCH10AStop Lamp Switch, Smart Key Control Module
SPARE415ASpare
FOG LAMP FRONT15AFront Fog Lamp Relay
A/C17.5AEngine Room Junction Block(Blower Relay), Air Conditioner Control Module
MODULE510AEngine Room Junction Block(Head Lamp Relay, Head Lamp Hi Relay), Rain Sensor, Sunroof Motor,
Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Driver Safety Power Window Module
MODULE710ATPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Unit
ECU10AECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module)
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