2010 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Driving tips
SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your  vehicle's   fuel  economy   depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of  these factors  affects how many
kilometers  (miles)  you  can  get  from  a
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cle as economically as  possible, use the
following   driving   suggestions   to  help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
•  Maintain  a  safe  distance  from   other
vehicles  to  avoid  sudden stops.  This
will reduce  wear on  brake linings  and
pads. Driving  in  such a  way  will also
save fuel because extra fuel is required
to accelerate back to driving speed.
•  Do not carry unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
•  Do  not  rest   your  foot  on  the  brake
pedal  while  driving.  This  can   cause
needless wear, possible damage to the
brakes, and poor fuel economy.
•  Improper  wheel  alignment   results  in
faster tire  wear and  lower fuel  econo-
my.
•  Open  windows   at  high   speeds  can
reduce fuel economy.
•  Fuel  economy  is  less  in   crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset some of
this  loss,  slow down  when  driving  in
these conditions.
WARNING - Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never  turn the  engine off  to  coast
down hills or anytime the  vehicle is
in motion.  The power  steering and
power   brakes   will   not    function
properly  without   the  engine   run-
ning.  Instead, keep  the  engine  on
and  downshift   to   an  appropriate
gear for engine braking effect.
Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the
engine is running smoothly, begin driv-
ing. Remember,  engine warm-up  may
take a little longer on cold days.
Save fuel  by  accelerating slowly  after
stopping.
Keep the engine in tune and follow  the
recommended   periodic  maintenance
schedule. This will  increase the  life of
all  parts   and   lower  your   operating
costs.
Do not  use the  air conditioner unnec-
essarily.
Slow  down   when  driving   on   rough
roads.
For longer tire life and better fuel econ-
omy, always  keep  the tires  inflated to
the recommended pressures.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important  both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized Kia
dealer   perform  scheduled   inspections
and maintenance.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2010
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