Table Of Contents - Kia Sorento 2006 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Introduction4
How To Use This Manual5
Break-In Process6
Your Vehicle At A Glance7
Interior And Exterior Overview8
Vehicle View8
Instrument Panel Overview9
Knowing Your Vehicle10
Keys11
Immobilizer System12
Limp Home (Override) Procedure13
Door Locks14
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)16
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle17
Central Door Locks17
Rear Door Child Safety Lock18
Power Windows19
Driver's Window Automatic-Down Window Switch19
Driver's Door Power Window Controls19
Power Window Timer19
Driver's Power Window Switch20
Power Window Lock Switch Feature20
Passenger Doors Power Window Controls21
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual22
Adjusting The Front Seatback Recliner23
Adjusting The Height Of Driver Seat Cushion24
Lumbar Support24
Driver Seat Adjustment - Power25
Moving The Front Seat Forward And Backward25
Adjusting The Height Of Front Seat Cushion26
Rear Height Of Front Seat Cushion27
Height Of Front Seat Cushion27
Heating The Front Seats28
Headrest28
Rear Seat30
Split Folding Rear Seat30
To Unfold The Rear Seat32
Center Armrest33
Safety Belts34
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt34
Safety Belt Restraint System35
Safety Belt Warning Light And Chime38
Front And Rear Outboard Lap/Shoulder Belt39
To Unfasten The Lap/Shoulder Belt40
3 Point Rear Center Belt41
Proper Use And Care Of The Safety Belt System43
To Unfasten The Rear Center Belt43
Restraint Of Pregnant Women44
Restraint Of Infants And Small Children44
Restraint Of Large Children46
Placement Of A Child Restraint System46
Installing A Child Restraint System In The Rear Center Seat47
Placing A Passenger Safety Belt Into The Auto Lock Mode47
Child Restraint Anchor Position49
Tether Anchor Installation50
Child Seat Lower Anchors51
Airbag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System53
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System55
Airbag System Components56
Driver's Airbag57
Front Passenger's Airbag58
Occupant Classification System58
Curtain Airbag64
Why Didn't My Airbag Go off in a Collision?66
Airbag Collision Sensors66
Airbag Inflation Condition67
Airbag Non-Inflation Conditions68
Airbag Warning Light73
Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System) Service73
When Repairing Or Scrapping The Vehicles74
Airbag Warning Label75
Rear Hatch76
Opening The Rear Hatch Window77
Hood78
Fuel Filler Lid79
Auto Fuel Cutoff Switch81
Steering Wheel82
Horn82
Tilt Steering82
Outside Rearview Mirrors83
The Electric Remote Control Mirror Switch83
Outside Rearview Mirror Heater84
Day/Night Rearview Mirror84
Interior Lights85
Map Light85
Dome Light86
Rear Cargo Area Light86
Door Courtesy Lamp86
Cup Holder87
Sunglass Holder88
Storage Compartment89
Center Tray89
Multi Box89
Center Console Storage89
Glove Box90
Under Tray90
Electrical Power Outlet91
Sunroof92
Sunshade93
If The Sunroof Does Not Open Electrically93
Resetting The Sunroof94
Antenna95
Luggage Net95
Tonneau Cover96
Luggage Center Box97
Roof Rack98
Driving Your Vehicle99
Ignition Switch And Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock100
Start Position100
If The Engine Fails To Start When The Engine Is Cold102
Starting The Gasoline Engine102
If The Engine Fails To Start When The Engine Is Warm103
Manual Transmission105
Recommended Shift Speeds106
Downshifting106
Automatic Transmission107
Shift Lock System109
Transmission Ranges109
O/D (Overdrive) System109
O/D Off Indicator110
P (Park)110
R (Reverse)111
D (Drive)111
2 (Second Gear)111
L (Low)/N (Neutral)111
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start112
Automatic Transmission (A5Sr1)113
Sports Mode116
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd)118
Transfer Shift Knob Operation121
Part-Time 4Wd Operation121
4Lo (Low-Range 4-Wheel Drive)123
For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation124
Limited Slip Differential128
Brake System128
Power Brakes128
In The Event Of Brake Failure129
Disc Brake Wear Indicators130
Parking Brake130
Parking On Curbed Streets132
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)132
Power Steering135
Cruise Control136
To Set Cruise Control Speed136
To Cancel Cruise Control137
To Turn Cruise Control Off137
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed137
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On138
To Decrease The Cruising Speed138
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than 24 Mph (40 Km/H)138
Instrument Cluster (Manual Transmission)139
Instrument Cluster (Automatic Transmission)140
Gauges141
Tripmeter141
Engine Temperature Gauge141
Fuel Gauge141
Tachometer142
Instrument Panel Illumination142
Warnings And Indicators143
Warning Lights / Audible Indicators143
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light143
Engine Oil Pressure Warning143
Charging System Warning144
Safety Belt Warning144
Shift Pattern Indicators144
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning145
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning146
Rear Hatch Window Defroster Indicator146
Door Ajar Warning146
Headlight High Beam Indicator146
Immobilizer Indicator147
Malfunction Indicator147
If The Check Engine Light Illuminates Continuously147
Air Bag Warning148
4Wd Indicator Light148
4Wd Low Indicator Light148
Front Fog Light Indicator148
Safety Belt Warning Chime149
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator149
Parking Start Warning Chime149
Key Reminder Warning Chime149
Multi-Meter150
Correcting Azimuth Indicator151
Electric Azimuth Compass151
Magnetic Declination Correction152
The Contour Line Map For Terrestrial Deviation Angle Correction153
Relative Altimeter154
Barometer154
Tempmeter155
Lighting156
Battery Saver Function156
Lighting Control156
Auto Light Position157
High-Beam Operation157
Flashing Headlights158
Turn Signals158
Lane Change Signals158
Daytime Running Light159
Front Fog Light159
Wipers And Washers160
Windshield Washers161
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch162
Defroster163
Hazard Warning Flasher164
Interior Features165
Digital Clock165
Cigarette Lighter165
Ashtrays166
Rear Ashtray167
Sunvisors168
Vanity Mirror168
Manual Climate Control System169
Fan Speed Control Knob170
Temperature Control Knob170
Mode Selection Knob170
Face Position171
Face - Floor Position171
Floor Position171
Floor - Defrost Position172
Max/ A/C Position172
Air Flow Control Button172
Defrost Position172
Recirculated Air Position173
Outside (Fresh) Air Position173
Air Conditioning Button174
Ventilation174
Heating174
Air Conditioning175
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips176
Automatic Climate Control System177
Temperature Control Button179
Ambient Button179
Fan Speed Control Button180
Mode Selection Button181
Defrost Button182
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging (Manual Type)184
To Defog Inside Windshield184
To Defrost Outside Windshield184
How To Cancel Automatic Outside (Fresh) Air Position185
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging (Automatic Type)186
Driving Tips188
Fuel Requirements189
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol189
Emission Control System190
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions (Carbon Monoxide)190
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters191
Tips On Driving Your Vehicle192
Before Starting192
Suggestions For Economical Operation193
Special Driving Conditions195
Hazardous Driving Conditions195
Rocking The Vehicle196
Driving At Night196
Driving In The Rain197
Winter Driving197
Snow Tires198
Driving In Flooded Areas199
Reducing The Risk Of A Rollover199
Rollover Warning Label200
Using Four-Wheel Drive201
Tight Corner Brake Effect202
Before You Go Off-Roading203
Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving204
Traveling To Remote Areas205
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving205
Scanning The Terrain206
Approaching A Hill208
Driving Uphill209
Stalling While Driving Uphill210
Stalled On A Steep Uphill211
Driving Downhill212
Stalling Downhill214
Driving Across An Incline214
Stalling While Crossing An Incline215
If Your Vehicle Slides Downhill215
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice216
Driving In Water217
After Off-Road Driving217
Weight Of The Vehicle - With And Without A Trailer219
Base Curb Weight219
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)219
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)219
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Tow220
Maximum Trailer Weight220
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)220
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)220
Trailer Towing221
Weight Of The Trailer222
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue223
Hitches224
Safety Chains224
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires224
Trailer Brakes225
Driving With A Trailer225
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer226
Driving On Grades227
Parking On Hills228
Maintenance When Trailer Towing229
Overloading230
Label Information230
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)230
Tire Information Label232
Engine Number232
In Case Of An Emergency233
Road Warning234
Overheating235
Emergency Starting236
Jump Starting236
Connecting Jumper Cables237
Push-Starting238
Electrical Circuit Protection239
Fuse Replacement239
Driver-Side Kick Panel242
Fuse Panel Description242
Memory Fuse244
Towing245
Tie-Down Hook (For Flatbed Towing)246
Towing With A Vehicle Other Than A Tow Truck247
When The Vehicle Is Towed By Another Vehicle Other Than A Tow Truck249
Tips For Towing A Stuck Vehicle250
If You Have A Flat Tire251
Storing The Jack And Tools251
Removing The Spare Tire251
Changing Tires252
Jacking Instructions252
Storing The Spare Tire252
Tire Replacement253
Maintenance258
Maintenance Services259
Maintenance Schedule260
Owner Maintenance264
Engine Compartment265
Engine Oil And Oil Filter266
Oil Capacity267
Engine Cooling System268
Checking The Coolant Level268
Changing Coolant269
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Fluid Level271
Brakes And Clutch271
Parking Brake Check272
Power Steering Fluid Level Check273
Checking The Automatic Transmission Fluid Level274
Lubricants And Fluids276
Checking The Washer Fluid Level276
Body Lubrication276
Air Cleaner277
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement278
Battery280
Battery Recharging281
Tire Care283
Inflation Pressures283
Tires And Wheels283
Tire Rotation284
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance285
Wheel Replacement286
Tire Size Designation287
Tire Speed Ratings287
Wheel Size Designation287
Index287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading288
Tread Wear288
Traction – A, B & C288
Temperature – A, B & C288
Checking A Tire Life289
Bulb Replacement290
Headlight Replacement290
Front Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement292
Front Fog Light Bulb Replacement293
Interior Lights Bulb Replacement294
Vanity Mirror Light295
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Bulb Replacement295
License Plate Light296
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement296
Lubricant Specifications298
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number299
Exterior Care300
Finish Maintenance300
Washing300
Waxing301
Finish Damage Repair302
Bright-Metal Maintenance302
Underbody Maintenance302
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance303
Interior Care304
Fabric304
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing304
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim304
Specifications305
Dimensions306