Kia SORENTO Owner's Manual page 239

CAUTION
• Use the power outlet only
when the engine is running
and remove the accessory
plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged
periods of time with the
engine off could cause the
battery to discharge.
• Only use 12V electric acces-
sories which are less than 10A
in electric capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operating
level when using the power
outlet.
• Close the cover when not in
use.
• Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle's
power outlet. These devices
may cause excessive audio
static and malfunctions in
other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
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• Refrain from using the heater
or A/C if you need to use the
multipurpose socket. If the
heater or A/C has to be used
simultaneously, have it to the
lowest setting.
• Some add-on electrical equip-
ment will induce electromag-
netic interference. This will
lead to subsequent malfunc-
tion or hinder good reception
of the Audio/Video and electri-
cal system.
• Always make sure that electric
add-ons are fully plugged into
the multipurpose sockets.
Insecure contacts may lead to
electrical malfunctions.
• Do not use any electrical
device that requires more than
the designated power con-
sumption. The power outlet
and electrical wiring may heat
up resulting in electrical mal-
functions.
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Features of your vehicle
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• Always make sure that electric
add -ons are fully plugged into
the multipurpose sockets.
Insecure contacts may lead to
electrical malfunctions.
• Use plug in battery equipped
electrical devices with reverse
current protection.The current
from the battery may flow into
the vehicle's electronic sys-
tem and cause system mal-
function.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pin, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may get an elec-
tric shock.
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