Kia Rio 2001 Manuals

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Kia Rio 2001 Owner's Manual (213 pages)

Brand: Kia | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents
4
Vehicle Break-In Process
5
Your Vehicle at a Glance
6
Interior and Exterior Overview
7
Instrument Panel Overview
8
Knowing Your Vehicle
9
Keys
10
Door Locks
11
Operating Door Locks
11
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
12
Automatic Door Locks
13
Rear Door Child Safety Lock
13
Manual Windows
14
Power Windows
14
Driver's Door Power Window Controls
15
Driver's Window Automatic-Down Window Switch
15
Driver's Power Window Switch
15
Power Window Lock Switch Feature
16
Seats
17
Passenger Door Power Window Controls
17
Front Seat Adjustment
18
Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner
19
Adjusting the Height of Driver's Seat Cushion
20
Armrest
20
Adjustable Headrest
21
Safety Belts
22
Safety Belt Restraint System
22
Restraint of Pregnant Women
25
Restraint of Infants and Small Children
26
Restraint of Large Children
27
Placement of a Child Restraint System
28
Installing Child Restraint System in Front Seat/Rear Outboard Seats
28
Placing a Passenger Safety Belt into the "Auto Lock" Mode
30
Child Restraint Anchorage Fitting
34
Child Restraint Anchorage Position
35
Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
37
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
37
To Unfasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
40
Rear Safety Belts
40
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt
41
Lap Belt Only
42
To Unfasten the Rear Lap Belt
43
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
44
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System
45
Air Bag System Components
46
How the Air Bag System Works
47
Noise and Smoke
49
The Importance of the Passenger Being Properly Seated
49
Air Bag Warning Light
50
Supplemental Restraint System Service
51
Air Bag Warning Label
52
Trunk Lid
53
Remote Trunk Lid Release
54
Opening the Hood
54
Fuel Filler Door
56
Closing the Hood
56
Steering Wheel
58
Horn
58
Outside Rear View Mirror
59
Manual Remote Control
60
Electric Remote Control
60
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
61
Interior Lights
62
Dome Light
62
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment
63
Driving
65
Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock
66
Ignition Switch Position
66
Start
67
Automatic Trans Axle
67
Manual Transaxle
67
Starting the Engine
68
Manual Transaxle Operation
71
Shift Point Recommendations
72
Upshifting
72
Downshifting
72
O/D (Overdrive) System
73
Automatic Transaxle Operation
74
Transaxle Ranges
74
O/D off Indicator
75
Normal Operation
75
Shift Lock System
77
Shift Lock Override
77
Brake System
79
Power Brakes
79
Anti Lock Brakes (ABS)
79
In the Event of Brake Failure
81
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
82
Rear Drum Brakes
82
Parking Brake
83
Power Steering
85
Tilt Steering
85
Instrument Cluster
86
Without Tachometer
87
Gauges
88
Speedometer
88
Odometer/Tripmeter
88
Tachometer
88
Fuel Gauge
89
Engine Temperature Gauge
89
Warnings and Indicators
90
Instrument Panel Illumination
90
Checking Operation
90
Parking Brake Warning
90
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
91
Safety Belt Warning
91
Air Bag Warning
91
Charging System Warning
91
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
92
Low Fuel Level Warning
92
Malfunction Indicator Light
92
If the Warning Light Illuminates While Driving
92
Key Reminder Warning Chime
93
Lights-On Warning Chime
93
Headlight High Beam Indicator
93
Lighting
94
Door Ajar Warning
94
Anti-Lock Brake System
94
Lighting Control
94
Flashing Headlights
95
Second Position
95
Daytime Running Lights
96
Turn Signals
96
Lane Change Signals
96
Wipers and Washers
97
Windshield Wipers
97
One-Touch Wipers
97
Windshield Washers
98
Rear Window Defroster
99
Interior Features
100
Cigarette Lighter
100
Front Ashtray
101
Glove Box
102
Sunvisors
102
Climate Control System
103
Vanity Mirror
103
Fan Speed Control Knob
103
Mode Selection Knob
104
Face Position
104
Face-Floor Position
104
Floor Position
104
Temperature Control Knob
105
Air Intake Control Knob
105
Recirculated Air Position
105
Outside (Fresh) Air Position
105
Ventilation
106
Heating
106
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
107
Air Conditioning
108
Driving Tips
110
Fuel Requirements
111
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
111
Emission Control System
112
Vehicle Modifications
112
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
112
Before Driving
113
Operating Precautions for Catclytic Converters
113
Necessary Inspections
114
Before Starting
114
Drunk Driving
114
Drugs and Driving
114
Suggestions for Economical Operation
115
Special Driving Conditions
116
Hazardous Driving
116
Rocking the Vehicle
117
Driving at Night
117
Driving in the Rain
118
Winter Driving
118
Snow Tires
119
Tire Chains
119
Tire Chain Selection
119
Chain Installation
119
Trailer Towing
120
Driving in Flooded Areas
120
Overloading
121
Label Information
121
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
121
Vehicle Certification Label
122
Chassis Number
123
Tire Specifications/Pressure Label
123
In Case of Emergency
124
Road Warning
125
Overheating
125
Emergency Starting
127
Jump Starting
127
Connecting Jumper Cables
128
Push-Starting
129
Electrical Circuit Protection
130
Fuses
130
Fuse Replacement
131
Fuse Panel Description
133
Driver's Side Kick Panel
133
Engine Compartment
134
Memory Fuse
136
Towing
137
Tie-Down Hooks
138
If You Have a Flat Tire
139
Storing the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
139
To Remove Spare Tire
140
Changing Tires
142
Jacking
142
Tire Replacement
142
Maintenance
147
Maintenance Service
149
Normal Maintenance
151
Severe Maintenance
154
Owner Maintenance
157
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
160
Checking the Engine Oil Level
160
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
161
Engine Cooling System
162
Oil Capacity
162
Checking the Coolant Level
163
Changing Coolant
164
Brakes and Clutch
166
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
166
Brake Fluid Reservoir
166
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
168
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
169
Using the Hot Fluid Scale
171
Using the Cold Fluid Scale
171
Lubricants and Fluids
172
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
172
Body Lubrication
172
Air Cleaner
173
Element Replacement
173
Wiper Blade Maintenance
174
Battery
177
Battery Maintenance
178
Battery Recharging
178
Tire Care
180
Inflation Pressures
180
Tire Rotation
181
Compact Spare Tire Replacement
183
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
183
Wheel Replacement
184
Tire Size Designation
185
Wheel Size Designation
185
Tire Speed Ratings
185
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
186
Tread Wear
187
Traction
187
Temperature
187
Headlight Bulb Replacement
188
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulb Replacement
189
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement
189
Dome Light Bulb Replacement
191
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
192
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Bulb Replacement
193
Lubricant Specifications
194
Recommended Lubricants
194
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
195
Exterior Care
196
Exterior General Caution
196
Finish Maintenance
196
Washing
196
Waxing
197
Finish Damage Repair
197
Bright-Metal Maintenance
197
Underbody Maintenance
198
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
198
Interior Care
199
Upholstery and Interior Trim Cleaning
199
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing Cleaning
199
Interior Window Glass Cleaning
199
Specifications
200
Dimensions
201
Weights
201
Index
205

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