Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver parks on the side of the road at night.

If necessary, to keep the lights on when the ignition key is removed, perform the following:

1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.

Rear view monitor system

Rear View Monitor function ■ Type A ■ Type B Rear View Monitor system will activate with the ignition switch on and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. Please note that during ...

Headlight escort function, Headlight welcome function, Daytime running light

Headlight escort function (if equipped) The headlights (and/or taillights) will remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. Howeve ...

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Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: 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. From the driver’s door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle once to unlock the dri ...

Kia Rio 2017-2024 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 ...