Table Of Contents - Kia Rio 2008 Manual

Table of Contents

Recommended Engine Oil1
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter1
Engine Coolant1
Compact Sparetire Pressure1
Table Of Contents4
Introduction5
Vehicle Break-In Process6
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders7
Your Vehicle At A Glance8
Interior Overview9
Instrument Panel Overview10
Engine Compartment11
Knowing Your Vehicle12
Keys13
Key Operations13
Remote Keyless Entry /14
Battery Replacement15
Armed Stage16
Alarm Stage16
Theft-Alarm System /16
Opening The Trunk With The Alarm Armed17
Disarmed Stage17
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle18
Door Locks /18
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle19
With Central Door Lock Switch19
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System20
Rear Door Child Safety Lock21
Rear Hatch21
Cargo Area Lamp22
Power Windows23
Window /23
Window Opening And Closing24
Automatic Power Window Down24
Power Window Lock Switch25
Manual Windows25
Seat26
Driver's Seat26
Front Passenger Seat26
Rear Seat26
Front Seat Adjustment27
Adjusting The Seat Forward And Backward27
To Move The Seat Forward Or Backward27
Adjusting Height of the Driver's Seat Cushion28
Adjusting The Seatback Recliner28
To Recline The Seatback28
Headrest Adjustment29
Armrest29
Split Folding Rear Seat30
To Unfold The Rear Seat33
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt35
Safety Belts /35
Safety Belt Restraint System37
Safety Belt Warning Light And Chime39
Lap/Shoulder Belt40
To Fasten The Front Lap/Shoulder Belt40
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt42
To Fasten The Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt42
3 Point Rear Center Belt43
To Fasten The Rear Center Belt43
To Unfasten The Rear Center Belt45
Proper Use And Care Of The Safety Belt System46
Restraint Of Pregnant Women46
Restraint Of Infants And Small Children46
Restraint Of Larger Children47
Child Restraint System48
Installing A Child Restraint System49
Placing A Passenger Safety Belt Into The Auto Lock Mode50
Installing A Child Restraint System By Lap/Shoulder Belt50
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with "Tether Anchor" System52
Child Seat Lower Anchors53
What Your Air Bag System Does56
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do56
The Importance Of Using Safety Belts56
Air Bag System Components57
Front Passenger's Air Bag59
Driver's Air Bag59
Passenger's Air Bag59
Occupant Classification System60
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?67
Air Bag Collision Sensors67
Air Bag Inflation Condition68
Front Air Bag68
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions69
Side Air Bags69
Air Bag System Operation72
Noise And Smoke73
Air Bag74
Air Bag Warning Light74
Repairing Or Scrapping The Vehicle75
Air Bag Warning Label75
Trunk76
Outside The Vehicle76
Trunk Room Lamp76
Inside The Vehicle77
Emergency Trunk Safety Release77
Opening The Hood78
Closing The Hood79
Fuel Filler Lid /79
Outside Rearview Mirror82
Manual Remote Control82
Driving Your Vehicle82
Mirrors /82
Electric Remote Control83
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror83
Outside Rearview Mirror Heater84
Day/Night Rearview Mirror84
Map Light85
Dome Light85
Interior Lights /85
Storage Compartment86
Multi Box86
Glove Box86
Sunglass Holder87
Cigarette Lighter87
Interior Features /87
Ashtrays88
Cup Holder88
Sunvisor89
Power Socket89
Digital Clock90
Hour90
Minute90
Reset90
Sliding The Sunroof91
Autoslide Open91
Tilting The Sunroof91
Sunroof /91
Sunshade92
In Case Of An Emergency92
If The Sunroof Does Not Open Electrically92
Resetting The Sunroof93
Luggage Net /93
Roof Type Antenna94
Antenna /94
Fm Reception95
Am(Mw, Lw) Reception95
Audio System /95
Using A Cellular Phone Or A Two-Way Radio96
Fading96
Flutter/Static96
Station Swapping96
Care Of Cassette Tapes97
Care Of Disc97
Stereo Radio Operation (M445)98
Power On-Off Control Knob99
Tune/Mode Select Knob99
Mode Select Knob99
Bass Control99
Auto Seek Select Button100
Scan Button100
Eq Button100
How To Preset Stations100
Cd Select Button102
Track Up/Down Button102
Ff/Rew Button102
Random(Rdm)103
Tape Program Button108
Dolby Button108
Compatible With Mp3/Wma/Aac/Wave110
Ignition Switch115
Ignition Switch Position115
Automatic Transaxle115
Illuminated Ignition Switch115
Starting The Engine116
Manual Transaxle117
Manual Transaxle Operation117
Shift Lever117
Downshifting118
Automatic Transaxle Operation119
Transaxle Ranges120
N (Neutral)120
D (Drive)120
R (Reverse)120
O/D (Over Drive) System121
O/D Off Indicator121
2 (Second Gear)121
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start121
Brake System122
Power Brakes122
Shift Lock System122
Ignition Key Interlock System122
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator123
Parking Brake123
Parking On Curbed Streets125
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)125
Steering Wheel127
Power Steering127
Tilt Steering127
Horn128
Instrument Cluster129
Gauges130
Speedometer130
Odometer130
Tripmeter130
Fuel Gauge131
Engine Temperature Gauge131
Instrument Panel Illumination131
Warnings And Indicators132
Warning Lights / Audible Indicators132
Checking Operation132
Engine Oil Pressure Warning132
Charging System Warning133
Safety Belt Warning133
Shift Pattern Indicators133
Parking Brake Warning133
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning134
Trunk Lid Open134
Door Ajar Warning134
Headlight High Beam Indicator134
Malfunction Indicator135
Stop/Tail Light Failure135
Door Ajar Warning Chime135
Key Reminder Warning Chime135
Lighting136
Battery Saver Function136
Lighting Control136
Parking Light Position136
Headlight Position137
High - Beam Operation137
Flashing Headlights137
Turn Signals138
Lane Change Signals138
Front Fog Light138
Wipers And Washers139
Windshield Wipers139
Variable Intermittent Wipers139
One - Touch Wiper139
Windshield Washers140
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch140
Defroster141
Hazard Warning Flasher141
Outside Mirror Heater141
Climate Control System142
Fan Speed Control Knob143
Temperature Control Knob143
Mode Selection Knob143
Max/ A/C Position144
Face Position145
Face - Floor Position145
Floor Position145
Floor - Defrost Position145
Air Intake Control Button146
Recirculated Air Position146
Outside (Fresh) Air Position146
Air Conditioning Button147
System Operation147
Heating147
Air Conditioning147
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips148
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging149
Manual Climate Control System149
To Defog Inside Windshield149
To Defrost Outside Windshield149
Driving Tips150
Fuel Requirements151
Emission Control System151
Vehicle Modifications151
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions151
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters152
Before Driving153
Before Entering Vehicle153
Necessary Inspections153
Before Starting153
Suggestions For Economical Operation154
Special Driving Conditions155
Hazardous Driving Conditions155
Rocking The Vehicle155
Driving At Night156
Driving In The Rain156
Winter Driving156
Snow Tires157
Tire Chains157
Chain Installation158
Driving In Flooded Areas158
Vehicle Load Limit159
Seating Capacity159
Vehicle Capacity Weight159
Towing Capacity159
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit160
Compliance Label162
Weight Of The Vehicle164
Base Curb Weight164
Vehicle Curb Weight164
Cargo Weight164
Trailer Towing164
Label Information165
Vehicle Identification Number165
Tire Specification / Pressure Label166
Engine Number166
Road Warning168
Overheating168
Emergency Starting169
Jump Starting169
Connecting Jumper Cables170
Jump Starting Procedure170
Push-Starting171
Electrical Circuit Protection172
Fuses172
Fuse Replacement172
Driver-Side Panel Bolster173
Main Fuse174
Fuse Box174
Fuse/Relay Panel Description175
Driver-Side Knee Bolster176
Cigar Lighter177
Towing178
Memory Fuse178
Tie-Down Hook180
Front Towing Hook180
Towing With A Vehicle Other Than A Tow Truck181
If You Have A Flat Tire183
Tips For Towing A Stuck Vehicle183
Removing The Spare Tire183
Changing Tires185
Jacking Instructions185
Tire Replacement185
Maintenance189
Maintenance Services190
Owner's Responsibility190
Scheduled Maintenance Service190
Schedule 1 - Normal Maintenance191
Schedule 2 - Severe Maintenance194
Owner Maintenance197
Owner Maintenance Schedule197
At Least Monthly197
At Least Twice A Year197
Owner Maintenance Precautions198
Engine Coolant Reservoir199
Engine Oil200
Checking The Engine Oil Level200
Engine Cooling System201
Checking The Coolant Level201
Brake Fluid203
Checking Brake Fluid Level203
Drive Belts204
Checking The Power Steering Fluid Level204
Power Steering Hose204
Checking The Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level205
Lubricants And Fluids206
Checking The Washer Fluid Level206
Body Lubrication206
Air Cleaner207
Element Cleaning207
Element Replacement207
Climate Control Air Filter208
Filter Replacement209
Wiper Blades210
Wiper Blade Maintenance210
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement210
Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement211
Battery212
Battery Recharging213
For Best Battery Service213
Tires And Wheels214
Tire Care214
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures214
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure215
Tire Rotation216
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance217
Compact Spare Tire Replacement217
Wheel Replacement218
Tire Maintenance219
Tire Traction219
Tire Sidewall Labeling219
Tire Size Designation219
Checking Tire Life220
Tire Speed Ratings220
Wheel Size Designation220
Example Wheel Size Designation220
Tread Wear221
Maximum Load Rating221
Uniform Tire Quality Grading221
Tire Terminology And Definitions222
Traction - Aa, A, B & C222
Temperature -A, B & C222
Cold Tire Pressure223
Curb Weight223
Dot Markings223
Intended Outboard Sidewall223
All Season Tires224
Summer Tires224
Speed Rating224
Traction224
Bulb Replacement226
Headlight Bulb Replacement226
Front Turn Signal/Position Light Bulb Replacement228
Front Fog Light Bulb Replacement228
Interior Bulb Replacement229
Center Dome Lamp229
Front Map Lamp229
Trunk Room Lamp (4 Door)229
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement230
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement230
Center High Mounted Stop Light232
High Mounted Stop Light Bulb Replacement232
Lubricant Specifications233
Recommended Lubricants233
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number233
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers233
Exterior Care234
Exterior General Caution234
Finish Maintenance234
Washing234
Finish Damage Repair235
Waxing235
Bright-Metal Maintenance235
Underbody Maintenance235
Interior Care236
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance236
Interior General Precautions236
Vinyl236
California Perchlorate Notice237
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing237
Cleaning The Interior Window Glass237
Specifications238
Dimensions239
Tires239
Weights240
Light Bulbs241
Capacities241
Consumer Assistance (U.s. Only)242
Reporting Safety Defects246
Index248
Rearview Mirrors254
Spare Tire254