Kia Rio 2022, Owner'S Manual, Page: 406 / 602

Driving your vehicle
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Economical operation
僅 Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine
to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to
placing the vehicle in gear. In very
cold weather, however, give your
engine a slightly longer warm up
period.
僅 Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting in the engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing the
engine beyond its safe limit. This can
be avoided by shifting at the recom
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mended speeds.
僅 Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is oper
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ated by engine power so your fuel
economy is reduced when you use it.
僅 Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
僅 Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset some
of this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for economy
and safety. Therefore, have the system
serviced by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Engine off during motion
Never turn the engine off to coast down
hills or anytime the vehicle is in motion.
The power steering and power brakes
will not function properly without the
engine running. Instead, keep the engine
on and down shift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In addi
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tion, turning off the ignition whilst driv
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ing could engage the steering wheel lock
resulting in loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury or death.