Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Door locks

Theft-alarm stage, Disarmed stage

Theft-alarm stage The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed. A front or rear door is opened without using the mechanical key or transmitter (or sma ...

Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to lock and toward the front of the vehicle to unlock. If you lock/unlock the door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock automatically ...

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Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Owners Manual: Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Shifti ...

Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Owners Manual: Finish damage repair, Bright-metal maintenance

Finish damage repair Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense. If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sure the body shop applies anti-corrosio ...