2021 KIA RIO maintenance

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles w\
ith exceptional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to pro-
viding you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectat\
ions.
If technical assistance is needed on your vehicle, authorized Kia dealer\
ships can provide you with factory-trained technicians,
recommended special tools, and genuine Kia replacement parts.
This Owner's Manual will acquaint you with the operation of features and\
equipment that are either standard or optional on this
vehicle, along with the maintenance needs of this vehicle. Therefore, you may find some descriptions and illustrations not appli-
cable to your vehicle. You are advised to read this publication carefully and follow the instruc\
tions and recommendations. Plea se
always keep this manual in the vehicle for your, and any subsequent owner's, reference.
All information contained in this Owner's Manual was accurate at the tim\
e of publication. However, as Kia continues to make
improvements to its products, the company reserves the right to make cha\
nges to this manual or any of its vehicles at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligations.
Please drive safely, and enjoy your Kia vehicle!
© 2020 Kia Motors America, Inc.
All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in
whole or in part without the written consent of Kia Motors
America, Inc.
Printed in MEXICO
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table of contents
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
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Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood ......................................................4-39
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-93Head lamp (Maintenance) .....................7-74
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)......................4-99
Front fog lamp (Maintenance) ...............7-74
4. Wheel and tire ................................7-42, 8-5
5. Outside rearview mirror .........................4-49
6. Windows ................................................4-33
7. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)....................4-100
Front windshield wiper blades
(Maintenance) .......................................7-35
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■Front view
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Door locks .............................................4-18
2. Fuel filler door .......................................4-42
3. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance) .......................................7-76
4. High mounted stop lamp (Maintenance) .......................................7-76
5. Trunk ......................................................4-24
6. Antenna ...............................................4-150
7. Rear view camera .................................4-91
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■ Rear view (4 DOOR)
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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1. Door locks .............................................4-18
2. Fuel filler door .......................................4-42
3. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance) .......................................7-75
4. High mounted stop lamp (Maintenance) .......................................7-75
5. Liftgate...................................................4-30
6. Antenna ...............................................4-150
7. Rear view camera .................................4-91
8. Rear window wiper blade (Features of your vehicle)....................4-100
Rear window wiper blade (Maintenance) ...7-35
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■Rear view (5 DOOR)
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Safety features of your vehicle
ONLY use your mobile devicewhen allowed by laws and when
conditions permit safe use. NEVER
text or email while driving. Most
states have laws prohibiting drivers
from texting. Some states and
cities also prohibit drivers from
using handheld phones.
NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving.
You have a responsibility to your
passengers and others on the road
to always drive safely, with your
hands on the wheel as well as your
eyes and attention on the road.Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current condi-
tions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
Keep your vehicle in safe con-
dition
Having a tire blowout or a mechani-
cal failure can be extremely haz-
ardous. To reduce the possibility of
such problems, check your tire pres-
sures and condition frequently, and
perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Problems may arise if the sensor
installation angles are changed due
to the deformation of the front
bumper, body or B pillar where side
collision sensors are installed. Have
the vehicle checked and repaired by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Installing aftermarket bumper guards
or replacing a bumper with non-gen-
uine parts may adversely affect your
vehicle’s collision and air bag deploy-
ment performance.Air bag inflation conditions
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate
in a frontal collision depending on
the severity of impact of the front col-
lision.
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WARNING - Air bag sensors
Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where
air bag or sensors are installed.
This may cause unexpected
air bag deployment, which
could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
If the installation location or angle of the sensors is altered
in any way, the air bags may
deploy when they should not
or they may not deploy when
they should.
Therefore, do not try to perform
maintenance on or around the
air bag sensors. Have the vehi-
cle checked and repaired by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Air bags may not inflate if the vehi-cle collides with objects such as
utility poles or trees, where the
point of impact is concentrated to
one area and the full force of the
impact is not delivered to the sen-
sors.
SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illuminate, or
continuously remains on, have your
vehicle immediately inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such
as removing, installing, repairing, or
any work on the steering wheel, the
front passenger's panel, and front
seats must be performed by an
authorized Kia dealer. Improper han-
dling of the SRS system may result
in serious personal injury.
For cleaning the air bag pad covers,
use only a soft, dry cloth or one which
has been moistened with plain water.
Solvents or cleaners could adversely
affect the air bag covers and proper
deployment of the system.
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WARNING- Tampering
with SRS
Do not tamper with or discon-
nect SRS wiring, or other com-
ponents of the SRS system.
Doing so could result in the
accidental inflation of the air
bags or render the SRS inoper-
ative.
WARNING- Towing Vehicle
Always have the ignition switch
in the LOCK position when your
vehicle is being towed. The side
air bags may inflate if the vehi-
cle is tilted (such as when being
towed) because of the rollover
sensors in the vehicle.
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