Kia Rio: Driving your vehicle

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Engine exhaust

Do not inhale exhaust fumes or leave your engine running in an enclosed area for a prolonged time.

Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

WARNING - Open trunk/liftgate

Do not drive with the trunk/liftgate open.

Poisonous exhaust gases can enter the passenger compartment. If you must drive with the trunk/liftgate open proceed as follows:

1.Close all windows.

2.Open side vents.

3.Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at “Floor” or “Face” and the fan at the highest speed.

• Before driving
• Key positions
• Engine start/stop button
• Starting the engine
• Manual transmission
• Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
1. Transmission ranges
2. Manual Mode
3. Shift lock system
4. Good driving practices
• Brake system
1. Parking brake
2. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
3. Electronic stability control (ESC)
4. Hill-start assist control (HAC)
5. Vehicle stability management (VSM)
6. Good braking practices
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system (Radar type)
1. System setting and activation
2. FCA system warning message and system control
3. Brake operation
4. FCA system front radar sensor
5. System malfunction
6. Limitation of the system
• Cruise Control system
1. Cruise control switch
2. To set cruise control speed
3. To increase and decrease cruise control set speed
4. To cancel cruise control, do one of the following
5. To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph)
6. To turn cruise control off, do one of the following
• Sport mode integrated control system
• Economical operation
• Special driving conditions
1. Rocking the vehicle
2. Smooth cornering, Driving at night
3. Driving in the rain
• Winter driving
• Vehicle load limit
1. Certification label
• Vehicle weight