Kia Rio: Lighting System / Rheostat
Components and components location

Repair procedures
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
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3. |
Remove the crash pad side switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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Install the crash pad side switch.
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Install the crash pad lower panel.
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Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Check for intensity of new rheostat switch. If the light intensity of
the lamps changes smoothly without any flickering when the rheostat is turned,
it can be assumed that the rheostat is normal.


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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check for continuity between terminals. If the continuity is not as specified,
replace the hazard lamp switch.
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bump ...
Other information:
Driver’s front air bag
Passenger’s front air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating position.
The indications of the system's presence are the letters "AIR BAG" embossed on
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on the side of the reservoir.
Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Check the brake system fo ...