2003 Kia Rio Owners Owners Manual - English

(KI KIA MOTORS 2003 Owner’s Manual Kia, The Company Now that you are the owner of a Kia Vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a’Jot of questions about your vehicle and the company like “Who is Kia? “, “What does ‘Kia’ ” mean? “. Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It’s a company that has thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices. The tirst syllable, Ki, in the word ” .’ ” out of to the world. ” The sec from ” or “to come up o t ,# pm to the world ” or “to come up word Kia, means “to arise Enjoy your Vehicle! Foreword Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.

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When you require service, remember that your authorized Kia dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory. trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts, and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Because subsequemowners require this imponan! infonnalion a.s well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, maintenance and safety Infonnation aboul your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Consumer lnformation Guide and by a Warranty and Consumer Information Manual that provides important information on all warranties regarding your vehicle: New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Powertra;n Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty Covering Perforation from Corrosion. and Emission Control Svstem Warrantv. If your vehi le is equipped with an a dio system. yr;u wi1l also have a Kia Integrated Audio Systems manual explaining its operation. We urge you to read these publications carefully and f01l0w the recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle. Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for its various models. Therefore. the eqoipment described in this manual, luong with the ariaus i1lustrations, may not aU be applicable to your particular vehicle. The infonnation and specifications included in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia Motors reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you have questions, always check with your Kia Dealer. We assure you of our continuing interest in YQur motoring pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle. 2003 Kia Canada, Inc. All Fights resef ‘ed. May not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the writl.en consent of Kia Canada, Inc. Printed in Korea “,CAUTION Severe enging and rrllnsaxle damage may result Fom the use afpoor quality furls and lubricants Ihal do “‘ ” meel Kia specifications. You must nllvays use high quality Jnels and lubricants that meel Ihe specifir:ntions lisled on Page 7-4/1 in the Maintenance seerion «f the Owner’s Manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction How To Use This Manual We want 0 help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways, We strongly urge you to review the entire manual. However, in order to prevent death or injuries, at the very least, you must review the WARNING and CAUTION sections spread throughout the manual, which are easily recognized by their special markings indicated below. Illustrations complement the words in this manual to help explain the best way to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you can fInd out about features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. The layout of the manual is provided in the Tahle of Contents. Index: A good place 10 stan is the index; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want. You’U find various WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual These WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs were prepared to enhance your personal sllfety and continued satisfaction with your Kia vehicle. You should carefully read and f?llow ALL procedures and recommendations prOVIded m these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs. AWARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in wbich serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored, CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which personal injqry, perhaps severe, could result if the caution is ignored. A NOTICE indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the notice is ignored. * NOTICE 1-2 Vehicle Break-In Process No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km(600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle. · Do not race the engine. · Do nol maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fasl or slow. Varying engine speeds are beneficial for proper engine break-in. · Avoid hard SLOpS, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly. · Avoid full-throttle starts. 1-3 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE Your Vehicle At A Glance Interior and Exterior Overview 4 Door Outside rearview mirror Headrest Seal Spare tire Door Rear door child safety lode Fuel rilter lid 1B3102001F 2-2 5 Door Outside Headrest Seal rearview mirror Antenna Spare tire i–4–Lights Door Shift lever (Automatic) Rear door cIlRd safety lock Fuel liller lid lB3102001G

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