2011 Kia Rio Review
KIA Rio is a series of automobiles launched by KIA Motors. This model is in production since 2001. Currently this model is in its third generation. Third generation model was launched in the month of 2011 Geneva Motor Show. KIA RIO is based on front engine and front wheel drive channel layout. Third generation model will be installed with manual gear transmission which wasn’t available in previous generations. KIA Rio is an entry level vehicle which offers good fuel economy and comfort. National base price of 2011 KIA Rio is around $ 12, 295 which excludes destination charges. This entry level vehicle faces some stiff competition from models like Nissan Versa, Honda FIT and all new Ford Fiesta.
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system
(1) Driver’s front air bag
(2) Passenger’s front air bag
(3) Side air bag*
(4) Curtain air bag*
* : if equipped
The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Parking brake
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification
when the parking brake pedal is
depressed with 20 kg (44 lb, 196N) of
force. Also, the parking brake alone
sh ...
Hood
Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, pull the secondary latch
inside ...