Get Introduction Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2017-2023)

Introduction

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol. . . . . . . . . 1-3

• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders. . 1-7

Introduction

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

We want to help you get the greatest The general layout of the manual is You will find various types of safety

possible driving pleasure from your provided in the Table of Contents. instructions in this manual. These

vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can Use the index when looking for a instructions were prepared to

assist you in many ways. We strong- specific area or subject; it has an enhance your personal safety.

ly recommend that you read the alphabetical listing of all located in

entire manual. In order to minimize the back of this manual.

dures and recommendations provid-

Carefully read and follow ALL proce-

the chance of death or injury, you

must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

Sections: This manual has nine sec- ed in these instructions.

tions plus an index. Each section

begins with a brief list of contents so

Illustrations complement the words you can tell at a glance if that section

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation

in which harm, serious bodily

injury or death could result if the

warning is ignored.

in this manual to best explain how to has the information you want.

enjoy your vehicle. By reading your

manual, you will learn about fea-

tures, important safety information,

and driving tips under various road

conditions.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation

in which damage to your vehicle

could result if the caution is

ignored.

✽

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or

helpful information is being provided.

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FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Your new vehicle is designed to use

only unleaded fuel having a pump

octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87

(Research Octane Number 91) or

higher. (Do not use methanol blend-

ed fuels.)

Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol

may be used in your vehicle.

WARNING - Refueling

• Do not "top off" after the noz-

zle automatically shuts off.

Attempts to force more fuel

into the tank can cause fuel

overflow onto you and the

ground, causing a risk of fire.

Do not use gasohol containing more

than 15% ethanol, and do not use

gasoline or gasohol containing any

methanol. Ethanol provides less

energy than gasoline and it attracts

water, and it is thus likely to reduce

your fuel efficiency and could lower

your MPG results.

Your new vehicle is designed to

obtain maximum performance with

UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-

mize exhaust emissions and spark

plug fouling.

• Always check that the fuel cap

is installed securely to pre-

vent fuel spillage, especially

in the event of an accident.

Methanol may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage to the fuel system,

engine control system and emission

control system.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified. (Consult an

authorized Kia dealer for details.)

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Discontinue using gasohol of any

kind if drivability problems occur.

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alco-

hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-

taining methanol (also known as

wood alcohol) are being marketed

along with or instead of leaded or

unleaded gasoline.

• Tighten the cap until it clicks one

time, otherwise the Check Engine

light will illuminate.

Vehicle damage or drivability prob-

lems may not be covered by the

manufacturer’s warranty if they result

from the use of:

1. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

3. Gasohol containing more than 15

percent ethanol

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"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- Other fuels

Gasoline containing MMT

prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15

Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), Some gasoline contains harmful man-

MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene ganese-based fuel additives Such as

(Fe), and Other metalic additives, MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl

may cause vehicle and engine dam- Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not

age or cause misfiring, poor acceler- recommend the use of gasoline con-

ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt- taining MMT. This type of fuel can

ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion, reduce vehicle performance and affect

percent gasoline, and is manufac-

tured exclusively for use in Flexible

Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-

ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”

may result in poor engine perform-

ance and damage to your vehicle's

engine and fuel system. Kia recom-

mends that customers do not use

fuel with an ethanol content exceed-

ing 15 percent.

life cycle reduction, etc.

your emission control system. The

Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the

cluster may come on.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) may illuminate.

Do not use methanol

✽

NOTICE

✽

NOTICE

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle

performance and damage components

of the fuel system, engine control sys-

tem and emission control system.

Damage to the fuel system or per-

formance problem caused by the use

of these fuels may not be covered by

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

does not cover damage to the fuel sys-

tem or any performance problems

caused by the use of “E85” fuel.

your

New

Vehicle

Limited

Warranty.

✽

NOTICE

use

Never

any

fuel

containing

methanol. Discontinue use of any

methanol containing product which

may inhibit proper drivability.

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Fuel Additives

Operation in foreign countries

Kia recommends that you use good If you are going to drive your vehicle

quality gasolines treated with deter- in another country, be sure to:

gent additives such as TOP TIER

• Observe all regulations regarding

Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-

registration and insurance.

vent deposit formation in the engine.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is

These gasolines will help the engine

available.

run cleaner and enhance performance

of the Emission Control System. For

more information on TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline, please go to the

website ()

For customers who do not use TOP

TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,

and have problems starting or the

engine does not run smoothly, addi-

tives that you can buy separately may

be added to the gasoline.

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not

available, one bottle of additive should

be added to the fuel tank at every

7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every

engine oil change is recommended.

Additives are available from your

authorized Kia dealer along with infor-

mation on how to use them. Do not

mix other additives.

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS

VEHICLE BREAK-IN

PROCESS

This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification of your vehicle could No special break-in period is need-

affect its performance, safety or ed. By following a few simple precau-

durability and may even violate gov- tions for the first 600 miles (1,000

ernmental safety and emissions reg- km) you may add to the perform-

ulations.

ance, economy and life of your vehi-

cle.

In addition, damage or performance

problems resulting from any modifi- • Do not race the engine.

cation may not be covered under

warranty.

• While driving, keep your engine

speed (rpm, or revolutions per

minute) between 2,000 rpm and

4,000 rpm.

• If you use unauthorized electronic

devices, it may cause the vehicle to

operate abnormally, wire damage,

battery discharge and fire. For your

safety, do not use unauthorized

electronic devices.

• Do not maintain a single speed for

long periods of time, either fast or

slow. Varying engine speed is

needed to properly break-in the

engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-

gencies, to allow the brakes to seat

properly.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first

1,200 miles (2,000 km) of opera-

tion.

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VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS

This vehicle is equipped with an These data can help provide a bet- To read data recorded by an EDR,

event data recorder (EDR). The ter understanding of the circum- special equipment is required, and

main purpose of an EDR is to stances in which crashes and access to the vehicle or the EDR is

record, in certain crash or near injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data needed. In addition to the vehicle

crash-like situations, such as an are recorded by your vehicle only manufacturer, other parties, such

air bag deployment or hitting a if a non-trivial crash situation as law enforcement, that have the

road obstacle, data that will assist occurs; no data are recorded by special equipment, can read the

in understanding how a vehicle's the EDR under normal driving con- information if they have access to

systems performed. The EDR is ditions and no personal data (e.g., the vehicle or the EDR.

designed to record data related to name, gender, age, and crash loca-

vehicle dynamics and safety sys- tion) are recorded. However, other

tems for a short period of time, parties, such as law enforcement,

typically 30 seconds or less. The could combine the EDR data with

EDR in this vehicle is designed to the type of personally identifying

record such data as:

data routinely acquired during a

crash investigation.

* How various systems in your

vehicle were operating;

* Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts were

buckled/ fastened;

* How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

* How fast the vehicle was travel-

ing.

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Introduction for Your Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2017-2023)

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