Kia Rio: Interior features / Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should draw less than 12V, 15A with the engine running.
Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove the accessory plug after use. Using the accessory plug for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 15A in electric capacity.
Close the cover when not in use.
Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in your vehicle.
Using electrical products which exceed the limited capacity might cause heating to the power outlet and wiring that could lead to an electrical breakdown. Always make sure the electrical part is firmly plugged into the power outlet. Incomplete plugging may cause electrical breakdown.
Electrical products with a built-in battery might cause current flow, which could lead to malfunction of the electric/ electronic device in your vehicle. Only use electrical products which include reverse current prevention
WARNING - Electric shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign object (pen, etc.) into a power outlet and do not touch with a wet hand. You may receive an electric shock.
Seat warmer
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm
the driver's seat or the front passenger' ...
USB charger
The USB charger is designed to recharge batteries of small size electrical devices
using a USB cable.The electrical devices can be recharged when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in ACC/ON/START ...
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to lock and toward the front of the vehicle to unlock. If you lock/unlock the door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock automatically. From the driver’s door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle once to unlock the dri ...
Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Parking brake
Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than spe ...
