Kia Rio 2022, Owner'S Manual, Page: 466 / 602

Maintenance
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Owner maintenance
CAUTION
僅 Do not put heavy objects or apply
excessive force on top of the engine
cover (if equipped) or fuel related
parts.
僅 When you inspect the fuel system
(fuel lines and fuel injection devices),
contact a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
僅 Do not drive long time with the engine
cover (if equipped) removed.
僅 When checking the engine room, do
not go near fire.
Fuel, washer fluid, etc. are flammable
oils that may cause fire.
僅 Before touching the battery, ignition
cables and electrical wiring, you
should disconnect the battery "-" ter
-
minal. You may get an electric shock
from the electric current.
僅 When you remove the interior trim
cover with a flat bed (-) driver, be
careful not to damage the cover.
僅 Be careful when you replace and
clean bulbs to avoid burns or electri
-
cal shock.
Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per
-
formed at the frequencies indicated to
help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer
as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labour, parts
and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
僅 Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir.
僅 Check the windscreen washer fluid
level.
僅 Look for low or under-inflated tyres.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your engine
coolant level when the engine is hot.
Scalding hot coolant and steam may
blow out under pressure. This could
cause burns or other serious injury.
Whilst operating your vehicle:
僅 Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
僅 Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straightahead
position.
僅 Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when
travelling on smooth, level road.