2010 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
STEERING WHEEL
Power steering (if equipped)
NOTICE
Tilt steering (if equipped)
Power  steering   uses  energy  from  the
engine to assist you in  steering the vehi-
cle. If  the  engine  is off  or  if  the power
steering   system  becomes   inoperative,
the vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
Should  you  notice  any   change  in  the
effort  required   to  steer  during  normal
vehicle operation, have  the power steer-
ing checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
If  the  vehicle  is   parked  for  extended
periods outside in cold weather (below  -
10  °C  /14  °F),  the  power steering  may
require increased effort when the engine
is   first   started.    This   is   caused   by
increased fluid viscosity due to the cold
weather  and  does  not  indicate  a  mal-
function.
When this happens, increase the engine
RPM by depressing the accelerator until
the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release
or  let  the  engine  idle  for  two  or  three
minutes to warm up the fluid.  
A tilt steering  wheel allows you to adjust
the steering  wheel before you drive. You
can  also raise  it  to the  highest level  to
give your legs  more room when you  exit
and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be positioned
so that  it is comfortable for  you to drive,
while  permitting  you  to  see the  instru-
ment panel warning lights and gauges.
NOTICE
WARNING - Steering wheel
Never hold the steering wheel against
a stop (extreme right or  left turn) for
more than 5 seconds with the engine
running.  Holding  the  steering  wheel
for more than 5 seconds in either posi-
tion may cause damage to the power
steering pump.
Never adjust the angle of steering
wheel while driving.You  may lose
your  steering control  and  cause
severe  personal   injury  or   acci-
dents.
•  After adjusting, push the steering
wheel  both  up  and  down  to  be
certain it is locked in position.
If the power steering drive belt breaks
or  if  the  power steering  pump  mal-
functions,   the   steering    effort   will
greatly increase.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2010
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