2021 KIA RIO trailer

Introduction
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This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronicdevices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices. No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
Fuel economy and engine perform- ance may vary depending on vehi-
cle break-in process and stabilize
after driving about 3,750 miles
(6,000 km) Engines may consume
more oil during the vehicle break-in
period.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
• Vehicle 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
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The sensor may be limited when:
The function may not operate for
15 seconds after the vehicle is
started or the camera is initialized.
Front view camera contaminated or blocked.
The camera lens is contaminated due to tinted, filmed or coated
windshield, damaged glass, or
stuck of foreign matter (sticker,
bug, etc.) on the glass.
Inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow obscures the field of
view of the camera.
There is interference by electro- magnetic waves.
The camera sensor recognition is limited
The vehicle in front is too small to be detected. (for example a motor-
cycle etc.)
The vehicle in front is an oversize vehicle or trailer that is too big to
be detected by the camera recog-
nition function. (for example a trac-
tor trailer, etc.) The camera's field of view is not
well illuminated (either too dark or
too much reflection or too much
backlight that obscures the field of
view).
The vehicle in front does not have their rear lights or their rear lights
does not turned ON or their rear
lights are located unusually.
The outside brightness changes suddenly, for example when enter-
ing or exiting a tunnel.
Light coming from a street light or an oncoming vehicle is reflected on
a wet road surface such as a pud-
dle in the road.
The field of view in front is obstructed by sun glare or head
light of oncoming vehicle.
The windshield glass is fogged up; a clear view of the road is obstruct-
ed.
The vehicle in front is driving errat- ically.
The vehicle is on unpaved or uneven rough. surfaces, or road
with sudden gradient changes. The camera sensor recognition is
limited
The vehicle in front is too small to be detected. (for example a motor-
cycle etc.)
The vehicle in front is an oversize vehicle or trailer that is too big to
be detected by the camera recog-
nition function. (for example a trac-
tor trailer, etc.)
The camera's field of view is not well illuminated. (either too dark or
too much reflection or too much
backlight that obscures the field of
view)
The vehicle in front does not have their rear lights or their rear lights
does not turned ON or their rear
lights are located unusually.
The outside brightness changes suddenly, for example when enter-
ing or exiting a tunnel.
Light coming from a street light or an oncoming vehicle is reflected on
a wet road surface such as a pud-
dle in the road.
The field of view in front is obstructed by sun glare or head
light of oncoming vehicle.
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WARNING
Take the following precautions
when using Lane Keeping
Assist:
The driver should hold theresponsibility to safely drive
and control the vehicle. Do
not solely rely on the function
and drive dangerously.
The operation of Lane Keeping Assist can be can-
celled or not work properly
depending on road conditions
and surroundings. Always be
cautious while driving.
Refer to "Limitations of the function" in chapter 5, if the
lane is not detected properly.
When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recom-
mend that Lane Keeping
Assist is turned off due to
safety reasons.
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If the vehicle is driven at highspeed, the steering wheel will
not be controlled. The driver
must always follow the speed
limit when using the function.
If any other function's warn- ing message is displayed or
audible warning is generated,
Lane Keeping Assist warning
message may not be dis-
played and audible warning
may not be generated.
You may not hear the warning sound of Lane Keeping Assist
if the surrounding is noisy.
If you attach objects to the steering wheel, steering may
not be assisted properly.
Lane Keeping Assist may not operate for 15 seconds after
the vehicle is started, or the
front view camera is initial-
ized.
Lane Keeping Assist will not operate when:
(Continued)(Continued)- The turn signal or hazardwarning flasher is turned on
- The vehicle is not driven in the center of the lane when
the function is turned on or
right after changing a lane
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle
Stability Management) is
activated
- The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve
- Vehicle speed is below 35 mph (55 km/h) or above 130
mph (210 km/h)
- The vehicle makes sharp lane changes
- The vehicle is suddenly stopped
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Function settings
Setting
Blind-Spot Safety
With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi-
tion, select or deselect "User
Settings →Driver Assistance →
Blind-Spot Safety" to set whether or
not to use each function.
•If 'Warning Only' is selected, the
function will warn the driver with a
warning message, an audible
warning depending on the collision
risk levels.
If 'Off' is selected, the function will turn off. When the engine is restarted with
the function off, the 'Blind-Spot
Safety System is Off' message will
appear on the cluster.
If you change the setting from 'Off' to
'Warning Only', the warning light on
the outside rearview mirror will blink
for three seconds.
In addition, if the engine is turned on,
when the function is set to 'Warning
Only', the warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror will blink for
three seconds.
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The function may not work properly if the bumper hasbeen replaced, or the sur-roundings of the rear cornerradar has been damaged orpaint has been applied.
If a trailer, carrier, etc. is installed, it may adverselyaffect the performance of therear corner radar or the func-tion may not operate.
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Function disabled
When the rear bumper around the
rear corner radar or sensor is cov-
ered with foreign material, such as
snow or rain, or installing a trailer or
carrier, it can reduce the detecting
performance and temporarily limit or
disable Blind-Spot Safety system.
If this occurs, the 'Blind-Spot Safety
system disabled. Radar blocked'
warning message will appear on the
cluster.
The function will operate normally
when such foreign material or trailer,
etc. is removed, and then the engine
is restarted. If the function does not operate nor-
mally after it is removed, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
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WARNING
Even though the warning
message does not appear on
the cluster, Blind- Spot Safety
system may not properly
operate.
Blind-Spot Safety system may not properly operate in an
area (e.g. open terrain), where
any substance are not detect-
ed right after the engine is
turned on, or when the detect-
ing sensor is blocked with for-
eign material right after the
engine is turned on.
CAUTION
Turn off Blind-Spot Safety sys-tem to install a trailer, carrier,etc., or remove the trailer, carri-er, etc. to use Blind-Spot Safetysystem.
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Limitations of the function
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate normally, or the func-tion
may operate unexpectedly under the
following circumstances:
There is inclement weather, suchas heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.
The rear corner radar is covered with snow, rain, dirt, etc.
The temperature around the rear corner radar is high or low
Driving on a highway (or motor- way) ramp
The road pavement (or the periph- eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).
There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as sound barriers,
guardrails, central dividers, entry
barriers, street lamps, signs, tun-
nels, walls, etc. (including double
structures)
Driving in large areas where there are few vehicles or structures (i.e.
desert, meadow, suburb, etc.) Driving through a narrow road
where trees or grass are over-
grown
Driving on a wet road surface, such as a puddle on the road
The other vehicle drives very close behind your vehicle, or the other
vehicle passes by your vehicle in
close proximity
The speed of the other vehicle is very fast that it passes by your
vehicle in a short time
Your vehicle passes by the other vehicle
Your vehicle change lane
Your vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated
The vehicle in the next lane moves two lanes away from you, or when
the vehicle two lanes away moves
to the next lane from you
A trailer or carrier is installed around the rear corner radar
The bumper around the rear cor- ner radar is covered with objects,
such as a bumper sticker, bumper
guard, bike rack, etc. The bumper around the rear cor-
ner radar is impacted, damaged or
the radar is out of position
Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tire
pressure, etc.
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate normally, or the function
may operate unexpectedly when
the following objects are detected:
A motorcycle or bicycle is detected
A vehicle such as a flat trailer is detected
A big vehicle such as a bus or truck is detected
A moving obstacle such as a pedestrian, animal, shopping cart
or a baby stroller is detected
A vehicle with low height such as a sports car is detected
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To Turn Off Cruise Control
Press the Driving Assist button to
turn Cruise Control off. The Cruise
( CRUISE) indicator will go off.
Always press the Driving Assist but-
ton to turn Cruise Control off when
not in use.
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WARNING
Take the following precautions
when using Cruise Control:
Always set the vehicle speed
under the speed limit in your
country. Keep Cruise Control
off when the function is not in
use, to avoid inadvertently
setting a speed. Check that
the Cruise ( CRUISE) indi-
cator is off.
Cruise Control does not sub- stitute for proper and safe
driving. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always drive
safely and should always be
aware of unexpected and sud-
den situations from occurring.
Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occur-
ring. Pay attention to the road
conditions at all times.
Do not use Cruise Control when it may be unsafe to keep
the vehicle at a constant speed:
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(Continued)- When driving in heavy traf-fic, or when traffic condi-
tions make it difficult to
drive at a constant speed
- When driving on rainy, icy, or snow-covered roads
- When driving on hilly or windy roads
- When driving in windy areas
- When driving with limited view (possibly due to bad
weather, such as fog, snow,
rain and sandstorm)
Do not use Cruise Control when towing a trailer.
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