What to do if you lose your Kia Rio key?
Generally speaking, you have three options: First, call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for Kia Rio cars. We can help you with that. Second, tow the car to the dealer. Third, order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program (if necessary) it for you.
What kind of key fob does Kia Rio have?
The Kia Rio has different types of keys. Some require programming and some do not. All transponder chip keys and/or smart key fobs need to be programmed with a special programming machine that only an automotive locksmith or the dealer has.
How do you open the trunk of a Kia Rio?
Despite being a subcompact vehicle, the interior headroom stands at 40 inches while legroom extends to 42.8-inches for the 2010 model year. Open the front driver door and locate the trunk release lever. The trunk release lever is on the floor between the driver seat and the door. Pull up on the trunk release lever to release the trunk latch.
Where is the release lever on a Kia Rio?
Open the front driver door and locate the trunk release lever. The trunk release lever is on the floor between the driver seat and the door. Pull up on the trunk release lever to release the trunk latch. If your trunk release is inoperable, proceed to the next step.
Generally speaking, you have three options: First, call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for Kia Rio cars. We can help you with that. Second, tow the car to the dealer. Third, order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program (if necessary) it for you.
What happens when the flip key on a Kia breaks?
There’s a small roll pin which holds the key blade into the flip mechanism of the key. Because of the position of the roll pin, it actually weakens the mechanism which can break over time.
Why does my Rio remote flip key keep breaking?
The 3-button remote flip key as supplied with the Rio has a bit of a design flaw. There’s a small roll pin which holds the key blade into the flip mechanism of the key. Because of the position of the roll pin, it actually weakens the mechanism which can break over time.
The Kia Rio has different types of keys. Some require programming and some do not. All transponder chip keys and/or smart key fobs need to be programmed with a special programming machine that only an automotive locksmith or the dealer has.