Kia Rio car warning lights, car warning symbols such as engine management light, ABS light, airbag light this guide will help you. We have created this Kia Rio dashboard lights meaning guide and will show you how to deal with an engine light, airbag warning light, ABS light and all of the other car warning signs on your dashboard. You might need to buy a scanner online which will show Kia trouble codes and clear the warning light for good.
If you need to reset a dashboard light or diagnose a fault on your Kia Rio we would advise you to go for the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Kia OBD Code Reader. Its an extremely popular choice amongst Kia owners worldwide because it covers such a wide range of modules within the vehicle and has received excellent feedback from buyers.
If you need a new sensors to fix your Kia Rio such as ABS sensor, MAF, camshaft & crankshaft, visit www.bavariandominator.co.uk.
If you need a new sensors to fix your Kia Rio such as ABS sensor, MAF, camshaft & crankshaft, visit www.bavariandominator.co.uk.
Kia Rio Mk1 check engine warning light - if the engine warning symbol appears on your Kia Rio it indicates there is a fault or malfunction within the ECM (engine control module). You should have it checked out as soon as you can because this warning light would cause the Rio to fail it's MOT in the UK. If you want to diagnose the fault yourself you should use the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Kia OBD Code Reader which will read the trouble code or fault code, and then when the fault has been fixed you can clear the code and the dash light will turn off. The cause of this light is generally something like a failed sensor such as a MAF, camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor. You should get your replacement sensors from www.bavariandominator.co.uk.
Kia Rio Mk1 airbag warning light - if the airbag symbol is illuminated on the dashboard of your Kia Rio it indicates a fault within the airbag module and should be checked out immediately. You can diagnose and clear the airbag light yourseld but you must use the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Kia OBD Code Reader It will tell you exactly where the fault is and then clear all airbag trouble codes and warning lights associated with the airbag symbol on the Kia Rio. If you try to present your Kia for a UK MOT with an airbag light showing it will fail.
Kia Rio Mk1 ABS warning light - if the ABS warning symbol is illuminated on your dashboard it indicates a malfunction within the ABS system and needs to be diagnosed as soon as possible. You can diagnose the ABS system yourself but you must use the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Kia OBD Code Reader to read & clear and fault/problem or trouble codes. Once the fault is fixed and the codes have been erased, the dashboard light will turn off.Generally this type of warning symbol is because of a faulty ABS sensor, but not always, so you need to get it diagnosed correctly before you start changing parts that do not need to be changed.
Kia Rio Mk1 brake warning light - this brake symbol comes on when the handbrake is applied and should turn off when it is released. If the light comes on when driving it could indicate that you need to check your brake fluid. Check your fluid levels and top up if required. The brake light can also show up along with the ABS warning light which probably indicates that you need to replace an ABS sensor (see the above ABS sensor section for more info)
Kia Rio Mk1 battery warning light - if the battery warning symbol is showing on your Kia Rio it means that the battery could need replacing as it may contain dead cells. Your battery should be giving a reading of 12.6v or above, your your reading is below it is time to replace the battery. Watch this video on how to check for a dead car battery.
Kia Rio Mk1 oil warning light - if the oil symbol is showing on your Kia Rio you should stop driving as soon as you can. you should check your oil levels and top up as required. Make sure you use the correct oil type by looking through our oil type guide.
Kia Rio Mk1 seatbelt warning light - if this symbol is illuminated it means that you have not fastened your seatbelt and you should buckle up before you continue your journey.
Kia Rio Mk1 open door warning light - this symbol indicates that a door has not been closed correctly. Check your doors before you continue your journey.
Kia Rio Mk1 low fuel level warning light - if this symbol illuminates you need to fill up your fuel tank as soon as possible to prevent running out.
