Kia Rio / Rio Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english

Driving your vehicle

WARNING

• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision

Warning may not operate nor-

mally if interfered by strong

electromagnetic waves.

• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision

Warning may not operate for 3

seconds after the vehicle is

started, or the rear corner

radars are initialized.

This device complies with Part 15

of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired

operation.

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Driving your vehicle

ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends

•

Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This

•

Keep your vehicle in good condi-

mainly on your style of driving, where

can increase fuel consumption and

tion. For better fuel economy and

you drive and when you drive.

also increase wear on these com-

reduced maintenance costs, main-

ponents. In addition, driving with

tain your vehicle in accordance

Each of these factors affects how

your foot resting on the brake pedal

with the maintenance schedule in

many miles (kilometers) you can get

may cause the brakes to overheat,

section 7. If you drive your vehicle

from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate

which reduces their effectiveness

in severe conditions, more frequent

your vehicle as economically as pos-

and may lead to more serious con-

maintenance is required (see sec-

sible, use the following driving sug-

sequences.

tion 7 for details).

gestions to help save money in both

fuel and repairs:

•

Take care of your tires. Keep them

•

Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-

•

Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

inflated to the recommended pres-

mum service, your vehicle should

sure. Incorrect inflation, either too

be kept clean and free of corrosive

moderate rate. Don't make "jack-

rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts

much or too little, results in unnec-

materials. It is especially important

essary tire wear. Check the tire

that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be

and maintain a steady cruising

speed. Don't race between stop-

pressures at least once a month.

allowed to accumulate on the

underside of the vehicle. This extra

lights. Try to adjust your speed to

•

Be sure that the wheels are

the traffic so you don't have to

aligned correctly. Improper align-

weight can result in increased fuel

consumption and also contribute to

change speeds unnecessarily.

ment can result from hitting curbs

Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-

or driving too fast over irregular

corrosion.

sible. Always maintain a safe dis-

surfaces. Poor alignment causes

•

Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-

tance from other vehicles so you

faster tire wear and may also result

sary weight in your vehicle. Weight

can avoid unnecessary braking.

in other problems as well as

reduces fuel economy.

This also reduces brake wear.

greater fuel consumption.

•

Don't let the engine idle longer

•

Drive at a moderate speed. The

than necessary. If you are waiting

faster you drive, the more fuel your

(and not in traffic), turn off your

vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate

engine and restart only when

speed, especially on the highway,

you're ready to go.

is one of the most effective ways to

reduce fuel consumption.

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Driving your vehicle

•

Remember, your vehicle does not

• Use your air conditioning sparingly.

require extended warm-up. After

The air conditioning system is

WARNING - Engine off

the engine has started, allow the

operated by engine power so your

during

engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds

fuel economy is reduced when you

motion

prior to placing the vehicle in gear.

use it.

Never turn the engine off to

In very cold weather, however, give

• Open windows at high speeds can

coast down hills or anytime the

your engine a slightly longer warm-

reduce fuel economy.

vehicle is in motion. The power

up period.

• Fuel economy is reduced by cross-

steering and power brakes will

•

Don't “lug” or “over-rev” the engine.

winds and headwinds. To help off-

not function properly without

Lugging is driving too slowly in a

the engine running. In addition,

set some of this loss, slow down

very high gear resulting in engine

when driving in these conditions.

turning off the ignition while

bucking. If this happens, shift to a

driving could engage the steer-

lower gear. Over-revving is racing

ing wheel lock resulting in loss

the engine beyond its safe limit.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating

of vehicle steering. Keep the

This can be avoided by shifting at

condition is important both for econ-

engine on and downshift to an

the recommended speed.

omy and safety. Therefore, have an

appropriate gear for engine

authorized Kia dealer perform

braking effect.

scheduled inspections and mainte-

nance.

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Driving your vehicle

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

Rocking the vehicle

vehicle equipped with ABS.

When hazardous driving conditions

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle

are encountered such as water,

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

to free it from snow, sand, or mud,

snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-

use second gear. Accelerate slow-

first turn the steering wheel right and

ards, follow these suggestions:

ly to avoid spinning the drive

left to clear the area around your

wheels.

front wheels. Then, shift back and

•

Drive cautiously and allow extra

• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or

forth between R (Reverse) and any

distance for braking.

other non-slip material under the

forward gear in vehicles equipped

•

Avoid sudden braking or steering.

drive wheels to provide traction

with

an Intelligent

Variable

•

When braking with non-ABS

when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.

Transmission. Do not race the

brakes, pump the brake pedal with

engine, and spin the wheels as little

a light up-and-down motion

until

as possible. If you are still stuck after

WARNING - Downshifting

the vehicle is stopped.

a few tries, have the vehicle pulled

Do not downshift with an intelli-

out by a tow vehicle to avoid engine

gent variable transmission

overheating and possible damage to

while driving on slippery sur-

the transmission.

faces. The sudden change in

The ESC system should be turned

tire speed could cause the tires

OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

to skid and result in an acci-

dent.

CAUTION - Vehicle

rocking

Prolonged rocking may cause

engine overheating, transmis-

sion damage or failure, and tire

damage.

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Driving your vehicle

Smooth cornering

Driving at night

- Spinning tires

CAUTION

Do not spin the wheels, espe-

cially at speeds more than 35

mph (56 km/h). Spinning the

wheels at high speeds when the

vehicle is stationary could

cause a tire to overheat which

could result in tire damage.

WARNING - Sudden

vehicle movement

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Do not attempt to rock the vehi-

Avoid braking or gear changing in

Because night driving presents more

cle if people or objects are near-

corners, especially when roads are

hazards than driving in the daylight,

by. The vehicle may suddenly

wet. Ideally, corners should always

here are some important tips to

move forward or backwards as

be taken under gentle acceleration. If

remember:

it becomes unstuck.

you follow these suggestions, tire

• Slow down and keep more dis-

wear will be held to a minimum.

tance between you and other vehi-

cles, as it may be more difficult to

see at night, especially in areas

where there may not be any street

lights.

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Driving your vehicle

•

Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

Driving in the rain

•

If your tires are not in good condi-

glare from other driver's head-

tion, making a quick stop on wet

lights.

pavement can cause a skid and

possibly lead to an accident. Be

•

Keep your headlights clean and

sure your tires are in good shape.

properly aimed on vehicles not

equipped with the automatic head-

•

Turn on your headlights to make it

light aiming feature. Dirty or

easier for others to see you.

improperly aimed headlights will

•

Driving too fast through large pud-

make it much more difficult to see

dles can affect your brakes. If you

at night.

must go through puddles, try to

•

Avoid staring directly at the head-

drive through them slowly.

lights of oncoming vehicles. You

•

If you believe you may have gotten

could be temporarily blinded, and it

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your brakes wet, apply them lightly

will take several seconds for your

while driving until normal braking

eyes to readjust to the darkness.

Rain and wet roads can make driving

operation returns.

dangerous, especially if you’re not

prepared for the slick pavement.

Here are a few things to consider

when driving in the rain:

• A heavy rainfall will make it harder

to see and will increase the dis-

tance needed to stop your vehicle,

so slow down.

• Keep your windshield wiping

equipment in good shape. Replace

your windshield wiper blades when

they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

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Driving your vehicle

Driving in flooded areas

Highway driving

WARNING - Tire tread

Avoid driving through flooded areas

Tires

Always check the tire tread

unless you are sure the water is no

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

higher than the bottom of the wheel

before driving your vehicle.

specification. Low tire inflation pres-

Worn-out tires can result in loss

hub. Drive through any water slowly.

sures will result in overheating and

Allow adequate stopping distance

of vehicle control. Worn-out

possible failure of the tires.

tires should be replaced as

because brake performance may be

Avoid using worn or damaged tires

soon as possible. For further

affected.

which may result in reduced traction

information and tread limits,

After driving through water, dry the

or tire failure.

refer to “Tires and wheels” in

brakes by gently applying them sev-

Never exceed the maximum tire

section 7.

eral times while the vehicle is moving

inflation pressure shown on the tires.

slowly.

WARNING - Under/Over

Driving off-road

Inflated Tires

Drive carefully off-road because your

Always check the tires for prop-

vehicle may be damaged by rocks or

er inflation before driving.

roots of trees. Become familiar with

Underinflated or overinflated

the off-road conditions where you

tires can cause poor handling,

are going to drive before you begin

loss of vehicle control, and sud-

driving.

den tire failure leading to acci-

dents, injuries, and even death.

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Driving your vehicle

WINTER DRIVING

Snowy or Icy conditions

Snow tires

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

If you mount snow tires on your vehi-

may be necessary to use snow tires

cle, make sure they are radial tires of

or to install tire chains on your tires.

the same size and load range as the

If snow tires are needed, it is neces-

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

sary to select tires equivalent in size

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

and type of the original equipment

handling in all weather conditions.

tires. Failure to do so may adversely

Keep in mind that the traction provid-

affect the safety and handling of your

ed by snow tires on dry roads may

car. Furthermore, speeding, rapid

not be as high as your vehicle's orig-

acceleration, sudden brake applica-

inal equipment tires. You should drive

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tions, and sharp turns are potentially

cautiously even when the roads are

Severe weather conditions in the

very hazardous practices.

clear. Check with the tire dealer for

maximum speed recommendations.

winter result in greater wear and

During deceleration, use engine

other problems. To minimize the

Do not install studded tires without

braking to the fullest extent. Sudden

problems of winter driving, you

brake applications on snowy or icy

first checking local, state and munic-

should follow these suggestions:

ipal regulations for possible restric-

roads may cause skids. You need to

keep sufficient distance between the

tions against their use.

vehicle in operation in front and your

vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently.

WARNING - Snow tire size

It should be noted that installing tire

Snow tires should be equivalent

chains on the tire will provide greater

in size and type to the vehicle's

driving force, but will not prevent side

standard tires. Otherwise, the

skids.

safety and handling of your vehi-

Tire chains are not legal in all states.

cle may be adversely affected.

Check state laws before installing tire

chains.

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Tire chains

Install tire chains only on the front

The snow chain connecting hooks

tires.

may be damaged from contacting

vehicle components, causing the

snow chains to come loose from the

CAUTION - Snow chains

tire. Make sure the snow chains are

•

Make sure the snow chains are

SAE class “S” certified.

the correct size and type for

Always check chain installation for

your tires. Incorrect snow

proper mounting after driving

chains can cause damage to

approximately 0.3 to 0.6 miles (0.5 to

the vehicle body and suspen-

1 km) to ensure safe mounting.

sion and may not be covered

Retighten or remount

the chains if

by your vehicle manufacturer's

they are loose.

warranty.

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•

Even with the appropriate

chain installed, do not make a

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

thinner, they can be damaged by

full turn(turn the steering

wheel fully to one side) when

mounting some types of snow chains

on them. Therefore, the use of snow

driving the vehicle. (If you are

making a full turn, drive with

tires is recommended instead of

snow chains. Do not mount tire

the speed below 6.2 mph (10

km/h)).

chains on vehicles equipped with

aluminum wheels; snow chains may

cause damage to the wheels. If snow

chains must be used, use wire-type

chains with a thickness of less than

0.59 in (15 mm). Damage to your

vehicle caused by improper snow

chain use is not covered by your

vehicle manufacturer's warranty.

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Chain installation

• The use of chains may adversely

Use high quality ethylene gly-

affect vehicle handling.

col coolant

When installing chains, follow the

manufacturer's instructions and

• Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h)

Your vehicle is delivered with high

mount them as tightly as you can.

or the chain manufacturer’s recom-

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

Drive slowly with chains installed. If

mended speed limit, whichever is

cooling system. It is the only type of

you hear the chains contacting the

lower.

coolant that should be used because

body or chassis, stop and tighten

• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-

them. If they still make contact, slow

holes, sharp turns, and other road

ing system, lubricates the water

down until it stops. Remove the

hazards, which may cause the

pump and prevents freezing. Be sure

chains as soon as you begin driving

vehicle to bounce.

to replace or replenish your coolant

on cleared roads.

in accordance with the maintenance

• Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel

When mounting snow chains, park

schedule in section 7. Before winter,

braking.

the vehicle on level ground away

have your coolant tested to assure

from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

that its freezing point is sufficient for

CAUTION - Snow chains

Hazard Warning flashers and place a

the temperatures anticipated during

triangular emergency warning device

• Chains that are the wrong size

the winter.

behind the vehicle if available.

or improperly installed can

Always place the vehicle in P (Park),

damage your vehicle's brake

Check battery and cables

lines, suspension, body and

apply the parking brake and turn off

the engine before installing snow

wheels.

Winter puts additional burdens on

the battery system. Visually inspect

chains.

• Stop driving and retighten the

the battery and cables as described

chains any time you hear them

in section 7. The level of charge in

hitting the vehicle.

your battery can be checked by an

authorized Kia dealer or a service

station.

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Driving your vehicle

Change to "winter weight" oil

To keep locks from freezing

Don't let your parking brake

if necessary

freeze

To keep the locks from freezing,

In some climates, it is recommended

squirt an approved de-icer fluid or

Under some conditions, your parking

that a lower viscosity "winter weight"

glycerine into the key opening. If a

brake can freeze in the engaged

oil be used during cold weather. See

lock is covered with ice, squirt it with

position. This is most likely to hap-

section

8 for recommendations. If

an approved de-icing fluid to remove

pen when there is an accumulation

you aren't sure what weight oil you

the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,

of snow or ice around or near the

should use, consult an authorized

you may be able to thaw it out by

rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.

Kia dealer.

using a heated key. Handle the heat-

If there is a risk the parking brake

ed key with care to avoid injury.

may freeze, apply it only temporarily

while you put the shift lever in P

Check spark plugs and igni-

(Intelligent Variable Transmission)

tion system

Use approved window washer

and chock the rear wheels so the

anti-freeze in system

Inspect your spark plugs as

vehicle cannot roll. Then release the

described in section 7 and replace

To keep the water in the window

parking brake.

them if necessary. Also check all

washer system from freezing, add an

ignition wiring and components to be

approved window washer anti-freeze

Don't let ice and snow accu-

sure they are not cracked, worn or

solution in accordance with instruc-

mulate underneath

damaged in any way.

tions on the container. Window wash-

er anti-freeze is available from an

Under some conditions, snow and

authorized Kia dealer and most auto

ice can build up under the fenders

parts outlets. Do not use engine

and interfere with the steering. When

coolant or other types of anti-freeze

driving in severe winter conditions

as these may damage the paint finish.

where this may happen, you should

periodically check underneath the

car to be sure the movement of the

front wheels and the steering com-

ponents is not obstructed.

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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

Tire and loading information label

Vehicle capacity weight:

849 lbs. (385 kg)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

mum combined weight of occupants

and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped

with a trailer, the combined weight

includes the tongue load.

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The label located on the driver's door

sill gives the original tire size, cold

tire pressures recommended for your

vehicle, the number of people that

can be in your vehicle and vehicle

capacity weight.

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Seating capacity:

Towing capacity:

(4) The resulting figure equals the

Total : 5 persons

We do not recommend using this

available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For exam-

(Front seat : 2 persons,

vehicle for trailer towing.

ple, if the "XXX" amount equals

Rear seat : 3 persons)

1400 lbs. and there will be five

Seating capacity is the maximum

Cargo capacity:

150 lb passengers in your vehi-

number of occupants, including a

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

cle, the amount of available cargo

driver, your vehicle may carry.

will increase or decrease depending

and luggage load capacity is 650

However, the seating capacity may

on the weight and the number of

lbs.

be reduced based upon the weight of

occupants.

(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

all of the occupants and the weight of

(5) Determine the combined weight

the cargo being carried or towed.

Steps for Determining Correct

of luggage and cargo being

Do not overload the vehicle as there

Load Limit -

loaded on the vehicle. That

is a limit to the total weight, or load

(1) Locate the statement "The com-

weight may not safely exceed the

limit including occupants and cargo,

bined weight of occupants and

available cargo and luggage load

the vehicle can carry.

cargo should never exceed XXX

capacity calculated in Step 4.

kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a

placard.

trailer, load from your trailer will

(2) Determine the combined weight

be transferred to your vehicle.

of the driver and passengers that

Consult this manual to determine

will be riding in your vehicle.

how this reduces the available

cargo and luggage load capacity

(3) Subtract the combined weight of

of your vehicle.

the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

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Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

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C190F02JM

C190F03JM

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Vehicle Capacity

849 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

849 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

849 lbs

Weight

(385 kg)

Weight

(385 kg)

Weight

(385 kg)

Subtract Occupant

300 lbs

750 lbs

805 lbs

Weight

(136 kg)

(340 kg)

(365 kg)

150 lbs (68 kg) × 2

150 lbs (68 kg) × 5

161 lbs (73 kg) × 5

Available Cargo and

549 lbs

Available Cargo and

99 lbs

Available Cargo and

44 lbs

Luggage weight

(249 kg)

Luggage weight

(45 kg)

Luggage weight

(20 kg)

Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight

and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's

capacity weight.

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Driving your vehicle

Certification label

To find out the actual loads on your

The label will help you decide how

front and rear axles, you need to go

much cargo and installed equipment

to a weigh station and weigh your

your vehicle can carry.

vehicle.Your dealer can help you with

this. Be sure to spread out your load

If you carry items inside your vehicle

equally on both sides of the center-

- like suitcases, tools, packages, or

line.

anything else - they are moving as

fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop

or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,

WARNING

- Over

the items will keep going and can

cause an injury if they strike the driv-

Never exceed the GVWR for

er or a passenger.

your vehicle, the GAWR for

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either the front or rear axle and

The certification label is located on

vehicle

capacity

weight.

the driver's door sill at the center pil-

Exceeding these ratings can

lar.

affect your vehicle’s handling

This label shows the maximum

and braking ability.

allowable weight of the fully loaded

vehicle. This is called the GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The

GVWR includes the weight of the

vehicle, all occupants, fuel and

cargo.

This label also tells you the maxi-

mum weight that can be supported

by the front and rear axles, called

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

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WARNING - Over

WARNING - Loose cargo

Do not travel with unsecured

Do not overload your vehicle.

blunt objects in the passenger

Overloading your vehicle can

compartment of your vehicle

cause heat buildup in your vehi-

(e.g. suit cases or unsecured

cle's tires and possible tire fail-

child seats). These items may

ure, increased stopping dis-

strike occupants during a sud-

tances and poor vehicle han-

den stop or crash.

dling, all of which may result in

a crash.

✽ NOTICE

Overloading your vehicle may cause

damage. Repairs would not be cov-

ered by your warranty. Do not over-

load your vehicle.

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VEHICLE WEIGHT

This section will guide you in the

Cargo weight

GVWR

proper loading of your vehicle and/or

(Gross vehicle weight rating)

This figure includes all weight added

trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle

to the Base Curb Weight, including

This is the maximum allowable

weight within its design rating capa-

cargo and optional equipment.

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

bility, with or without a trailer.

(including all options, equipment,

Properly loading your vehicle will

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

provide maximum return of the vehi-

GAW (Gross axle weight)

is shown on the certification

label

cle design performance. Before load-

This is the total weight placed on

located on the driver’s door sill.

ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself

each axle (front and rear) - including

with the following terms for determin-

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with

or without a trailer, from the vehicle's

specifications and the compliance

GAWR

label:

(Gross axle weight rating)

This is the maximum allowable

Base curb weight

weight that can be carried by a single

axle (front or rear). These numbers

This is the weight of the vehicle

are shown on the compliance label.

including a full tank of fuel and all

standard equipment. It does not

The total load on each axle must

never exceed its GAWR.

include passengers, cargo, or option-

al equipment.

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

Vehicle curb weight

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

This is the weight of your new vehicle

actual Cargo Weight plus passen-

gers.

when you picked it up from your deal-

er plus any aftermarket equipment.

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What to do in an emergency

Road warning

6-2

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

6-19

• Hazard warning flasher

6-2

• Jack and tools

6-19

In case of an emergency while driving

6-3

• Removing and storing the spare tire

6-20

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing

6-3

• Changing tires

6-21

• If you have a flat tire while driving

6-3

• Jack label

6-28

• If engine stalls while driving

6-3

Towing

6-29

If the engine will not start

6-4

• Towing service

6-29

• If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly. . 6-4

• Removable towing hook (front)

6-30

• If engine turns over normally but does not start

6-4

• Emergency towing

6-31

Emergency starting

6-5

• Jump starting

6-5

• Push-starting

6-6

If the engine overheats

6-7

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS - Type A)

6-8

• Low tire pressure telltale

6-9

• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

6-10

• Changing a tire with TPMS

6-11

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS - Type B)

6-13

• Check tire pressure

6-13

• Low tire pressure telltale

6-15

• Low tire pressure position telltale

6-15

• Changing a tire with TPMS

6-17

What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

Hazard warning flasher

It should be used whenever emer-

gency repairs are being made or

when the vehicle is stopped near the

edge of a roadway.

Depress the flasher switch with the

ignition switch in any position. The

flasher switch is located in the center

console switch panel. All turn signal

lights will flash simultaneously.

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

ates whether your vehicle is run-

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ning or not.

• The turn signals do not work when

The hazard warning flasher serves

the hazard flasher is on.

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

cise

extreme caution when

• Care must be taken when using

approaching, overtaking, or passing

the hazard warning flasher while

your vehicle.

the vehicle is being towed.

What to do in an emergency

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

If the engine stalls at a cross-

If you have a flat tire while

3. Have all passengers get out of the

road or crossing

driving

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on

the side of the vehicle that is away

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

from traffic.

crossing, set the shift lever in the N

ing:

(Neutral) position and then push the

4. When changing a flat tire, follow

1. Take your foot off the accelerator

the instruction provided later in

vehicle to a safe place.

pedal and let the vehicle slow

this section.

down while driving straight ahead.

Do not apply the brakes immedi-

ately or attempt to pull off the road

If engine stalls while driving

as this may cause a loss of con-

1. Reduce your speed gradually,

trol. When the vehicle has slowed

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

down to such a speed that it is

tiously off the road to a safe place.

safe to do so, brake carefully and

pull off the road. Drive off the road

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

as far as possible and park on a

3. Try to start the engine again. If

firm level ground. If you are on a

your vehicle will not start, contact

divided highway, do not park in the

an authorized Kia dealer or seek

median area between the two traf-

other qualified assistance.

fic lanes.

2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn

on your emergency hazard flash-

ers, set the parking brake and put

the transmission in P (Intelligent

Variable Transmission).

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