Kia Rio: Specifications & Consumer information / Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Vehicle certification label
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Frame Number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched under driver or front passenger seat.

VIN Label
The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard. The number on
the plate can easily be seen through the windshield from outside.
Vehicle certification label

The vehicle certification label attatched on the driver’s side center pillar
gives the vehicle identification number (VIN).
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use
only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote
engine efficiency that results in impro ...
Tire specification and pressure label
The tires supplied on your new vehicle are chosen to provide the best performance
for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side center pil ...
Other information:
ESC OFF state
This car has 2 kinds of ESC off states.
If the engine stops when ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon restarting the engine,
the ESC will automatically turn on again.
• ESC off state 1 : “Traction Control disabled”
To turn off the traction control function and only operate ...
Repair procedures
Oil Specification
1.
The HFC-134a system requires synthetic compressor oil (PAG) whereas the
R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be
mixed.
2.
Compressor oil (PAG) varies according to com ...