How does the tripmeter work on a Kia Rio?
This mode indicates the total distance traveled since the last tripmeter reset. The meter’s working range is from 0.0 to 999.9 km (mile). Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1 second, when the tripmeter is being displayed, clears the tripmeter to zero.
What does the average speed on Kia Rio mean?
Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1 second, when the average speed is displayed, clears the average speed to zero (—). This mode indicates the total time traveled since the last driving time reset. Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the driving time keeps going while the engine is running. The meter’s working range is from 0:00~99:59.
What does the fuel gauge mean on a Kia Rio?
This may cause severe engine damage. The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel level has dropped to about 5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).
What happens when the Kia Rio battery is disconnected?
All stored driving information (except distance to empty and instant fuel consumption) will reset if the battery is disconnected. This mode indicates the distance of individual trips selected since the last tripmeter reset. The meter’s working range is from 0.0 to 999.9 miles (0.0 to 999.9 km).
How does the speedometer work on a Kia Rio?
A modern vehicle’s speedometer takes the input from the Vehicle Speed Sensor and sends that data to the ECU. The ECU is programmed with your Rio’s gear ratios and stock tire height. It combines this data to send the speed reading to the instrument cluster.
When to use the tachometer on Kia Rio?
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging and/or over-revving the engine. The tachometer pointer may move slightly when the ignition switch is in ACC or ON position with the engine OFF. This movement is normal and will not affect the accuracy of the tachometer once the engine is running.
What’s the mileage range on a Kia Rio?
The meter’s working range is from 0.0 to 999.9 km (mile). Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1 second, when the tripmeter is being displayed, clears the tripmeter to zero.
What does distance to Empty indicator on Kia Rio mean?
This mode indicates the estimated distance to empty based on the current fuel in the fuel tank and the amount of fuel delivered to the engine. When the remaining distance is below 30 miles (50 km), “—” will be displayed and the distance to empty indicator will blink. The meter’s working range is from 30 to 990 miles (50 to 999 km).