2017 Kia RIO User Manual

2017 Kia RIO User Manual

The 2017 Kia Rio is a subcompact automobile that made a strong impression in its market by combining current amenities, affordability, and fuel efficiency. The Rio had a modern and elegant exterior design that gave it a sophisticated air unmatched in its class. The inside featured a tastefully decorated cabin with intuitive electronics, providing a relaxing and delightful driving experience. The Rio’s fuel-efficient powertrains underpinned its impressive fuel efficiency for both city and highway travel. The 2017 Kia Rio set out to shatter preconceptions in the subcompact car segment by offering consumers looking for practicality without sacrificing flair or innovation a feature-rich, affordable option.

2023 Kia Rio Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

Front seat adjustment

Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.

Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and backward without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)

Seat height (if equipped) (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat, move the lever upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push down the lever several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the lever several times.

Headrest
The driver’s and front passenger’s seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant’s safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a collision. For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant’s head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people’s head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.

WARNING – Headrest removal/adjustment

• Do not operate the vehiclewith the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.
• Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion. Driver may lose control of the vehicle.

Forward and backward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forward to 4 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired detent. To adjust the headrest to it’s furthest backwards position, pull it fully forward to the farthest position and release it. Adjust the headrest so that it properly supports the head and neck.

Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3).

NOTICE
If you recline the seatback towards the front with the headrest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may come in contact with the sunvisor or other parts of the vehicle. If you recline the seatback towards the front with the headrest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may come in contact with the sunvisor or other parts of the vehicle.

Removal and installation
To remove the headrest:

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever (1).
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up (4).

To reinstall the headrest :

1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).
2. Recline the seatback (4) with the recline lever (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate height.

Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmers are provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver’s seat or the front passenger’s seat. During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the OFF position. With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.

CAUTION – Seat damage

• When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and gasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.
• To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place anything on the seats that insulates against heat, such as blankets, cushions or seat covers while the seat warmer is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers. Damage to the seat warming components could occur.

WARNING – Seat warmer burns
The seat warmer may cause burns, even at low temperatures, if used over a long period of time. Never allow passengers who may not be able to take care of themselves to be exposed to the risk of seat heater burns.

These include:

• Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital outpatients
• Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
• Fatigued individuals
• Intoxicated individuals
• Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)

Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’s seatback.

Headrest
The rear seat is equipped with headrests in all the seating positions for the occupant’s safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a collision. To help maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant’s head. The rear seat is equipped with headrests in all the seating positions for the occupant’s safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a collision. To help maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant’s head.

Adjusting the height up and down (if equipped)
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3).

Removal and installation
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling the headrest upward (2). To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes while pressing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height and ensure that it locks in position.

Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.

To fold down the rear seatback:

• 4 door
  1. Make sure the rear seat belt webbing is in the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged.
  2. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.
  3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.
  4. Pull the lock release lever (1) and fold the rear seatback forward and down firmly. If the seat belt remains extended after returning the seatback to it’s upright position, pull the seatbelt outward and release to retract the seatbelt.
• 5 door
  1. Make sure the rear seat belt webbing is in the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged.
  2. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.
  3. Lower the rear headrests to lowest position.
  4. Pull the lock release lever (1) and fold the rear seatback forward and down firmly. If the seat belt locks after unfolding the rear seatback, pull out the locked seat belt, release it then pull it out again.

To unfold the rear seat

1. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place. When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback. If you can not see the red line at the bottom of folding lever, it means the seatback is locked completely.
2. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
3. When the seatback is completely installed, check the seatback folding lever again.

When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position.

SEAT BELTS

Seat belt restraint system
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning maysafely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.

• For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving. A properly positioned shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone.
• Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. See child restraint system section for further discussion.

Seat belt warning (for driver’s seat)
The driver’s seat belt warning lightand chime will activate to the following table when the ignition switch is in “ON” position.

FAQs

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2023 Kia Rio Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)