2006 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
While operating your vehicle:
At least monthly:
Note any changes  in the sound  of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
•  Check   coolant  level   in  the   coolant
recovery reservoir.
•  Check   the  operation   of  all   exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should  be performed by
the owner or an authorized  Kia dealer at
the frequencies indicated  to help ensure
safe, dependable operation  of your vehi-
cle.
•  Check  for   vibrations  in  the  steering
wheel. Notice  any  increased  steering
effort   or  looseness   in  the   steering
wheel, or  change in its  straight-ahead
position.
•  Notice if  your vehicle  constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
•  When  stopping,  listen  and  check  for
strange  sounds,  pulling  to  one  side,
increased brake  pedal travel  or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
•  Check  the   inflation  pressures  of   all
tires including the spare.
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 labor, parts  and
lubricants used.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check  radiator, heater  and  air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check  windshield  washer  spray  and
wiper  operation.  Clean  wiper  blades
with clean cloth  dampened with wash-
er fluid.
When you stop for fuel:
If any slipping  or changes in the  oper-
ation  of your  transaxle  occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check  automatic  transaxle   P  (Park)
function.
Check the engine oil level.
Check  coolant level  in  coolant  reser-
voir.
•  Check headlight alignment.
Check  muffler, exhaust  pipes, shields
and clamps.
Check the  lap/shoulder belts  for wear
and function.
Check for  worn tires  and loose  wheel
lug nuts.
WARNING
Check parking brake.
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.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping  from the  air condition-
ing system  during or  after use  is nor-
mal).
Check   the  windshield   washer   fluid
level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2006
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