2022 KIA RIO start stop button

Features of your vehicle
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Activate upon Washer Fluid
Use
To prevent the odor from entering the
inside of the vehicle, the ventilation
system changes to Recirculated Air
Mode for a while when the wind-
shield washer fluid sprayed.
However, at low outside temperature,
to prevent windshield fogging, the
system continues to outside air
mode.
System setting
1. ENGINE START/STOP button is
ON.
2. Select Floor-Level ( ) air flow direction by pressing Mode
Selection button.
3. With pressing Air Conditioning button, press the Recirculated Air
button more than 4 times within 2
seconds.
4. If the system is set up, the indica- tor on Recirculated Air button will
blink 6 times.
System cancellation
1. ENGINE START/STOP button isON.
2. Select Floor-Level ( ) air flow direction by pressing Mode
Selection button.
3. While pressing Air Conditioning button, press the Recirculated Air
button more than 4 times within 2
seconds.
4. If the system is cancelled, the indi- cator on Recirculated Air button
will blink 3 times.
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Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
• Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . 5-10
• ENGINE START/STOP button position . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
• Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) . . . . . . . 5-17
• Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation . 5-17
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Sport mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-40
• SPORT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA). . . . . 5-41
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings . . . . . . 5-42
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning messageand function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
• Warning message and warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction . . 5-48
• Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 5-50
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• Lane Keeping Assist settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• Lane Keeping Assist operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
• Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations . . 5-63
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) . . . . . . . . . 5-65
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning operation. . . . . . . . . . 5-69
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction and limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70\
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• Basic function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-75
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• Driver Attention Warning settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
 Check the condition of the tires.
 Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
 Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
 Close and lock all doors.
 Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
 Buckle your seat belt.
 Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
 Be sure that all lights work.
 Check all gauges.
 Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the ON position.
 Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING- Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
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Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed. It
will also go off immediately when the
theft-alarm system is armed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
With Intelligent Variable Transmission
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position. Vehicles equipped with anti-theft
steering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the
OFF position to protect you against
theft. It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver's
door, the warning chime will sound.
Try locking the steering wheel again.
If the problem is not solved, have the
system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
In addition, if the ENGINE
START/STOP button is in the OFF
position after the driver's door is
opened, the steering wheel will not
lock and the warning chime will
sound. If that occurs, close the door.
Then the steering wheel will lock and
the warning chime will stop.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
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Driving your vehicle
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the ENGINE
START/STOP button will not work.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while turning the steering
wheel right and left to release the
tension.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not in
motion.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than
2 seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 seconds.
If the vehicle is still moving, to
restart the vehicle:
• Intelligent Variable Transmission
- Press the ENGINESTART/STOP button when vehi-
cle speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or
over.
ACC(Accessory)
With Intelligent Variable Transmission
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and elec-
trical accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC position for more than 1
hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
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ON
With Intelligent Variable Transmission
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
With Intelligent Variable Transmission
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral)
position. For your safety, start the
engine with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without
depressing the brake pedal for
Intelligent Variable Transmission
vehicles, the engine will not start
and the ENGINE START/STOP
button changes as follow:
OFF ➔ ➔
ACC ➔ ➔
ON ➔ ➔
OFF or ACC
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Driving your vehicle
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ACC or
ON position for a long time, the bat-
tery will discharge.
Starting the engine
WARNING
 Never press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion. This could
result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an accident.
 The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving
the driver's seat, always make
sure the shift lever is engaged
in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precau-
tions are not taken.
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 Never reach for the ENGINESTART/STOP button or any
other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehi-
cle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in the
area could cause loss of vehi-
cle control, an accident and
serious bodily injury or death.
 Do not place any movable objects around the driver's
seat as they may move while
driving, interfere with the driv-
er and lead to an accident.
WARNING
 Always wear appropriateshoes when operating your
vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, etc.)
may interfere with your ability
to use the brake, accelerator.
 Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal
depressed. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.
 Wait until the engine rpm is nor- mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake pedal is
released when the rpm is high.
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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. 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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