2022 KIA RIO engine overheat

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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a
loss of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine is probably too
hot. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soonas it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (Intelligent Variable Transmission)
and set the parking brake. If the air
conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com-
ing out from underneath the hood,
stop the engine. Do not open the
hood until the coolant has
stopped running or the steaming
has stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no
steam, leave the engine running
and check to be sure the engine
cooling fan is operating. If the fan
is not running, turn the engine off. 4. Check to see if the water pump
drive belt is missing. If it is not
missing, check to see that it is
tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant
leaking from the radiator, hoses or
under the vehicle. (If the air condi-
tioning had been in use, it is nor-
mal for cold water to be draining
from it when you stop).
5. If the water pump drive belt is bro- ken or engine coolant leaks, stop
the engine immediately and call
the nearest authorized Kia dealer
for assistance. 6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser-
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized Kia dealer for
assistance.
Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling system
and this should be checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Under the hood
While the engine is running,
keep hair, hands and clothing
away from moving parts such
as the fan and drive belts.
WARNING- Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to be blown out of
the opening and cause serious
burns.
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Maintenance
Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side
of the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protec-
tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not over-
fill. If frequent additions are required,
see an authorized Kia dealer for a
cooling system inspection.
Recommended engine coolant
 When adding coolant, use onlydeionized water or soft water for
your vehicle and never mix hard
water in the coolant filled at the fac-
tory. An improper coolant mixture
can result in serious malfunction or
engine damage.
 The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol
with phosphate based coolant to
prevent corrosion and freezing.
 DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified coolant.
 Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze. This would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution.
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NOTICE
Make sure that the coolant cap is
properly closed after refilling the
coolant. Otherwise the engine could
overheat while driving.
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WARNING- Cooling fan
Use caution when working near
the blade of the cooling fan. The
electric motor (cooling fan) is
controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed. it may
sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running.
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Index
If the engine overheats ....................................................6-7
If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4If engine turns over normally but does not start ..........6-4
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ....6-4
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) ..........................6-19 Changing tires ............................................................6-21
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-19
Jack label ....................................................................6-28\
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-20
Important safety precautions ..........................................3-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ......................................................3-3
Driver distraction ........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................3-3
Restrain all children ....................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving............................6-3 If engine stalls while driving ........................................6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..............6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................6-3
Infotainment system ....................................................4-149 Antenna ....................................................................4-14\
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How vehicle audio works ........................................4-150
USB port ..................................................................4-150
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-51 Gauges ........................................................................\
4-53 Instrument Cluster Control ........................................4-52
LCD Display Control ..................................................4-52
Transmission Shift Indicator ......................................4-57
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-6
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) ......................5-17 Good driving practices ................................................5-22
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation ....5-17
Interior features............................................................4-143 Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-146
Covering shelf (for 5 door) ......................................4-147
Cup holder ................................................................4-143
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-146
Power outlet ..............................................................4-144
Shopping bag holder ................................................4-147
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-14\
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USB charger ..............................................................4-145
Interior light ................................................................4-104 Automatic turn off function ......................................4-104
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-107
Map lamp ................................................................4-104
Room lamp................................................................4-105
Trunk/Liftgate room lamp ........................................4-107
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-108
Interior overview ............................................................2-5
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