2006 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Maintenance
DRIVE BELTS
POWER STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)
Drive belts should be checked periodical-
ly for proper tension and  adjusted if nec-
essary. At the same time, belts should be
examined  for   cracks,  wear,  fraying   or
other   evidence   of   deterioration    and
replaced if necessary.
Belt routing should also be checked to be
sure there is no interference between the
belts and other parts  of the engine. After
a belt is replaced, the new belt should be
adjusted again  after two or  three weeks
to  eliminate  slack  resulting  from  initial
stretching after use.
In the  event  the power  steering system
requires  frequent  addition  of  fluid,  the
vehicle   should   be   inspected    by   an
authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
To avoid  damage to  the power  steer-
ing pump,  do not  operate the  vehicle
for   prolonged   periods   with  a   low
power steering fluid level.
Never start the engine when the reser-
voir tank is empty.
When  adding  fluid,   be  careful  that
dirt does not get into the  tank.
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Checking the power steering fluid
level
•  Insufficient
fluid
can
result
Checking the compressor drive
belt
Have  the drive  belts  checked  in accor-
dance with the maintenance schedule.
increased   steering   effort;  excessive
noise may also be present as the steer-
ing wheel is turned.
The  use   of   the  non-specified   fluid
could  reduce the  effectiveness  of  the
power steering wheel  and cause dam-
age to it.
With the  vehicle on  level ground,  check
the fluid level in the power steering reser-
voir  periodically.   The  fluid   should   be
between  MAX  and  MIN  marks  on  the
side of  the reservoir  at the  normal tem-
perature.
Before adding power  steering fluid, thor-
oughly clean  the area around  the reser-
voir cap  to  prevent power  steering fluid
contamination.
Use  only  the  specified  power  steering
"Recommended
Lubricants" later in this section.)
fluid.
(Refer
to
Power steering hose
If the  level is  low, add  fluid  to the  MAX
level.
Check the  hoses and  hose connections
for  leaks or  damage  before  driving  the
vehicle.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2006
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