Kia Sorento 2001 General Information Manual page 1068

short circuits which could lead to personal injury and/or property damage.
When replacing odometer assembly, law requires odometer reading of replacement unit to be set to same
mileage as prior odometer. If mileage cannot be set, law requires that replacement odometer be set at zero
and a label be installed on driver's door frame to show previous odometer reading and date of replacement.
Switches
• Defroster
Defroster switch turns on window defroster and indicates defrosting is in operation.
• Hazard warning
Hazard warning switch turns on hazard warning flashers. Both turn signal indicators blink at same time
when hazard condition switch is turned "ON".
• Outside rearview mirror
Power mirror switch allows powered movement of outside rearview mirror position in horizontal and vertical
direction. "R/L" switch selects mirror to be moved. Mirror movement switch allows four-way movement of
selected mirror.
• Wipers
Wiper switch controls operation of windshield wipers.
Warning and indicator lamps
• Accessory ("ACC") indicator
Accessory "ACC" indicator illuminates when radio or other accessory is being operated and ignition switch
is in "ACC" position.
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning
ABS warning lamp lights up when ABS control unit detects a malfunction of anti-lock brake system.
• Brake warning
"BRAKE" warning lamp comes on when brake fluid drops below a safe level with ignition switch in "ON"
position as a bulb check. Brake fluid warning switch is located at master cylinder tank. Float grounds lamp
circuit when brake fluid goes below central position, causing lamp to illuminate.
• Charge warning
"CHARGE" warning lamp is a red lamp in instrument cluster. "CHARGE" warning lamp lights up when
generator does not charge battery enough.
• Check engine warning
"CHECK ENGINE" lamp in instrument cluster warning center illuminates during engine starting. It may stay
on a short time after engine starts. If warning illuminates while driving, ECM has detected a fault in the
engine management system.
• Door open warning
"DOOR" warning lamp indicates a door is open when ignition is turned "ON".
• Engine oil pressure warning
"OIL" warning lamp lights up whenever oil pressure is low with engine on. A sending unit in engine block
changes resistance with oil pressure. Lamp lights up for several seconds after starting engine and goes off
when normal oil pressure isreached.
• High beam indicator
High beam indicator lamp comes on when engine is on and driver switches headlights to high beam
position or uses "Flash-to-pass" control. Lamp goes off when headlights are switched from high beam.
• Low fuel warning
Low fuel warning lamp indicates a fuel tank low fuel condition.
• Parking brake indicator
Parking brake indicator lights up when parking brake is in upward-locked position and ignition switch is
turned "ON".
• Rear defroster ("R-DEF") indicator
Rear defroster "R-DEF" indicator lamp indicates rear window defroster is on.
• Safety belt warning