How to use this manual
possible driving pleasure from your vehicle.
Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual.
Especially, in order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections spread throughout the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. A good place to start is the index; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.
You’ll find various WARNING’s, CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manual.
These were prepared to enhance your personal safety.You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious bodily injury or death
could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which personal injury, perhaps
severe, could result if the caution is
ignored
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the notice is ignored.
See also:
Introduction
How to use this manual
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Towing
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are necessary
to prevent damage ...
Dimensions
The typical sedan is tremendously heavier than the Kia Rio. Your wallet will
hurt more every time you fill up the typical sedan than the Kia Rio because of
its larger tank. The Rio and the typical ...