Kia Rio: Chassis / Drive Shafts and Boots

Disc Brakes and Pads

Repair procedures Inspection Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. Front Brake Front brake disc thickness chec ...

Parking Brake

Repair procedures Inspection Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alo ...

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Kia Rio 2017-2021 YB Owners Manual: Steering wheel

Electric power steering (EPS) Power steering uses a motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort. The electric power steering is controlled ...

Kia Rio 2017-2021 YB Owners Manual: Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filter changes are required. Drive belts Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, e ...