KIA Sorento 2008 Mid-size SUV Manuals

KIA Sorento 2008 Mid-size SUV Manuals

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KIA Sorento 2008 Owner's Manual

KIA Sorento 2008 Owner's Manual (327 pages)

KIA Sorento 2008

Brand: KIA | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Your Vehicle at a Glance
7
- Instrument Panel Overview
  8
Engine Compartment
9
Knowing Your Vehicle
10
Keys
11
Knowing Your Vehicle
11
Outside Rearview Mirror
83
Driving Your Vehicle
83
- Electric Remote Control (for Mirrors)
  84
- Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
  84
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror
  85
- Inside Rearview Mirror
  85
- Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
  85
- To Operate the Electric Rearview Mirror
  86
- Homelink Wireless Control System
  87
- Programming the Homelink System
  87
- Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons
  89
- Operating Homelink
  89
- Rolling Code Programming
  89
- Gate Operator Programming & Canadian Programming
  90
- Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
  90
- Interior Lights
  91
  - Room Light
    91
  - Center Tray
    92
  - Door Courtesy Lamp
    92
- Storage Compartment
  92
  - Center Console Storage
    93
  - Multi Box
    93
  - Under Tray
    93
  - Glove Box
    94
  - Sunglass Holder
    94
  - Ashtrays
    95
  - Cigarette Lighter
    95
- Interior Features
  95
  - Cup Holder
    96
  - Sunvisor
    97
  - Power Socket
    98
  - Digital Clock
    99
  - Sliding the Sunroof
    100
  - Sunroof
    100
  - Tilting the Sunroof
    100
  - If the Sunroof Does Not Open Electrically
    101
  - Sunshade
    101
  - Resetting the Sunroof
    102
  - Luggage Net
    103
  - Tonneau Cover
    104
- Luggage Center Box
  105
  - Roof Rack
    105
  - Antenna
    107
  - Audio Remote Control
    108
  - AM Mode
    109
- Audio System
  109
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    109
  - Comparing am with FM
    110
  - FM Mode
    110
  - Controlling How Your Audio System Sounds
    111
  - Identifying Your Audio System
    111
  - Operating Your Audio System
    111
  - CD Controls
    112
  - Operational Controls (Audio System)
    112
  - Radio Controls
    112
  - Sound Controls
    112
  - Using Operational and Sound Controls
    113
  - Loading Cds
    114
  - Power ON-OFF / Volume Control Knob
    114
  - Audio Control Knob
    115
  - CD EJECT Button
    115
  - Sound Properties
    115
  - AM, FM, FM1, FM2, CD Buttons
    116
  - Sound Equalizer and Digital Signal Processing
    116
  - Using FM / am Tuner (Radio) Controls
    117
  - Manual Channel Selection
    118
  - PRESET SCAN Function
    118
  - SCAN Button
    118
  - SEEK Buttons/Automatic Channel Selection Function
    118
  - Buttons Not in Use in Radio Mode
    119
  - Station Preset Buttons (1~6)
    119
  - Using Presets
    119
  - Using CD Player Controls
    120
  - CD Selector Buttons
    121
  - Disc Scan Function
    121
  - Rewind REW and Fast Forward FF Buttons
    121
  - Track up and down Buttons
    121
  - File Search Knob
    122
  - Playing Cds, MP3 and WMA Discs
    122
  - RPT, RDM, MARK & INFO Buttons
    122
  - Selecting a Disc to Play
    124
  - Selecting and Playing Tracks (Songs)
    124
  - Adding Tracks to the Playlist (Mark-List)
    125
  - Using the Bookmark Function (MARK Button)
    125
  - Using the Random Playback Function (RDM Button)
    125
  - Using the Repeat Function (RPT Button)
    125
  - Deleting Tracks from the Playlist (Marklist)
    126
  - Playing Tracks on the Playlist (Marklist)
    126
  - Using the File Information Function (INFO Button)
    126
  - Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    127
  - The Dimmer Control
    127
  - Using External Controls
    127
  - Troubleshooting Poor Radio Reception
    128
  - Caring for Your Audio System
    129
  - Caring for Your Cds (Audio, MP3 and WMA Discs)
    130
  - CD Formats
    130
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    131
  - Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock
    132
  - Ignition Switch Position
    132
  - Illuminated Ignition Switch
    132
- Starting the Engine
  134
  - The Starter will Not Operate if
    134
  - Automatic Transmission
    135
- Shift Lever
  135
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    136
  - N (Neutral), D (Drive)
    137
  - P (Park)
    137
  - R (Reverse)
    137
  - Transmission Ranges
    137
  - Snow Mode
    138
  - Sports Mode
    138
  - Ignition Key Interlock System
    139
  - Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
    139
  - Shift Lock System
    139
  - For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation
    140
  - Four Wheel Drive (4ED)
    140
  - Full-Time 4WD Operation
    141
  - Knob Position (4WD)
    142
  - Transfer Shift Knob Operation
    142
  - Part-Time 4WD Operation
    143
  - Knob Position (Part Time 4WD)
    144
  - Transfer Shift Knob Operation (Part Time 4WD)
    144
  - Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation
    145
  - Limited Slip Differential
    149
- Brake System
  150
  - In the Event of Brake Failure
    150
  - Power Brakes
    150
  - Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
    151
  - Parking Brake
    151
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    153
  - Parking on Curbed Streets
    153
  - Power Steerin
    155
- Steering Wheel
  155
  - Horn
    156
  - Tilt Steering
    156
  - Cruise Control System
    157
  - To Set Cruise Control Speed
    157
  - To Cancel Cruise Control
    158
  - To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
    158
  - To Turn Cruise Control off
    158
  - To Decrease the Cruising Speed
    159
  - To Resume Cruising Speed at more than 40 Km/H (24 Mph)
    159
  - To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
    159
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    160
  - ESC on Condition
    160
  - When Operating (ESC)
    160
  - ESC Operation off
    161
  - Indicator Light (ESC)
    161
  - ESC off Usage
    162
  - Rear Parking Assist System
    163
  - Types of Warning Sound (Rear Parking Assist)
    163
  - Detecting Range May Decrease When
    164
  - Following Objects May Not be Recognized by the Sensor
    164
  - Non-Operational Conditions of Rear Parking Assist System
    164
- Instrument Cluster
  166
  - Gauges
    167
  - Odometer/Trip Odometer
    167
  - Speedometer
    167
  - Tachometer, Engine Temperature Gauge
    167
  - Fuel Gauge
    168
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    168
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    169
  - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
    169
  - Warning Lights / Audible Indicators
    169
  - Warnings and Indicators
    169
  - Charging System Warning
    170
  - Engine Oil Pressure Warning
    170
  - Safety Belt Warning
    170
  - Shift Pattern Indicators
    170
  - Immobilizer Indicator
    171
  - Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
    171
  - Rear Hatch Open Warning, Low Fuel Level Warning
    171
  - Rear Hatch Window Defroster Indicator
    171
  - Door Ajar Warning
    172
  - Headlight High Beam Indicator
    172
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
    172
  - Air Bag Warning
    173
  - Auto Cruise Indicator
    173
  - ESC Indicator (Electronic Stability Control)
    173
  - ESC off Indicator
    173
  - 4WD System Warning
    174
  - Door Ajar Warning Chime, Key Reminder Warning Chime
    174
  - Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator
    174
  - Safety Belt Warning Chime
    174
  - Multi-Meter
    175
  - Correcting Azimuth Indicator
    176
  - Electric Azimuth Compass
    176
  - The Azimuth Compass Indicator Correction will be Cancelled if
    176
  - The Contour Line Map for Terrestrial Deviation Angle Correction
    178
  - Average Vehicle Speed (Km/H or MPH)
    179
  - Distance to Empty (Km or MI)
    179
  - Ambient Temperature
    180
  - Driving Time
    180
  - Battery Saver Function
    181
  - Lighting
    181
  - Lighting Control
    181
  - Parklight Position, Headlight Position
    181
  - Flashing Headlights
    182
  - High - Beam Operation
    182
  - Turn Signals
    182
  - Daytime Running Light
    183
  - Front Fog Light
    183
  - Lane Change Signals
    183
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    184
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    184
  - Wiper Speed Control
    184
  - Wipers and Washers
    184
  - Windshield Washers
    185
  - Windshield Wipers
    185
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    186
  - Defroster
    187
  - Outside Mirror Heater
    187
  - Front Windshield Deicer
    188
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  188
  - Manual Climate Control System
    189
  - Fan Speed Control Knob
    190
  - Mode Selection Knob
    190
  - Temperature Control Knob
    190
  - MAX/ A/C Position
    191
  - Instrument Panel Vents
    192
  - Air Intake Control Button
    193
  - Outside (Fresh) Air Position
    193
  - Recirculated Air Position
    193
  - Air Conditioning
    194
  - Air Conditioning Button
    194
  - Heating
    194
  - Ventilation
    194
  - Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
    195
  - Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant
    195
  - Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
    196
  - Automatic Operation
    197
  - Manual Operation
    197
  - Adjusting the Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Equally
    198
  - Dual Temperature Control Selection Button
    198
  - Temperature Control Knob Info
    198
  - Temperature Conversion
    198
  - Mode Selection Button
    200
  - Defrost Button
    201
  - Outside Tempmeter
    202
  - Automatic Climate Control System Operation
    203
  - Air Conditioning System Operation Tips (Automatic System)
    204
  - Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant (Automatic System)
    204
  - Manual Climate Control System Info
    205
  - To Defog Inside Windshield
    205
  - To Defrost Outside Windshield
    205
  - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
    205
  - To Defog Inside Windshield (Automatic System)
    206
  - To Defrost Outside Windshield (Automatic System)
    206
  - Defogging Logic - Manual Climate Control System
    207
  - Defogging Logic - Automatic Climate Control System
    208
  - How to Cancel or Return Defogging Logic of Automatic Climate Control System
    208
  - Driving Tips
    209
- Driving Tips
  210
- Fuel Requirements
  210
  - Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
    210
  - Gasoline Engine
    210
- Emission Control System
  211
- Before Driving
  213
  - Before Entering Vehicle
    213
  - Before Starting
    213
  - Necessary Inspections
    213
- Suggestions for Economical Operation
  214
  - Hazardous Driving Conditions
    215
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    215
- Special Driving Conditions
  215
  - Driving at Night
    216
  - Driving in the Rain
    216
  - Driving in Flooded Areas
    217
  - Snow Tires
    217
  - Winter Driving
    217
  - Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
    218
  - Rollover Warning Label
    218
  - Driving in Sand or Mud
    219
  - Driving on Snow- or Ice-Covered Roads
    219
- Using Four-Wheel Drive
  219
  - Crossing a Ditch
    220
  - Driving on a Hill
    220
  - Tight Corner Brake Effect
    220
  - Before You Go Off-Roading
    221
  - Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    221
  - Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle
    221
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    222
  - Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    223
  - Scanning the Terrain
    223
  - Surface Conditions
    223
  - Surface Obstacles
    224
  - Approaching a Hill
    225
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    225
  - Driving Uphill
    226
  - Stalling While Driving Uphill
    226
  - Stalled on a Steep Uphill
    227
  - Driving Downhill
    228
  - Driving Across an Incline
    229
  - Stalling Downhill
    229
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
    230
  - If Your Vehicle Slides Downhill
    230
  - Stalling While Crossing an Incline
    230
  - Driving in Water
    231
  - After Off-Road Driving
    232
  - Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    233
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    233
- Vehicle Load Limit
  233
  - Compliance Label
    235
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    237
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    237
  - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
    237
  - Weight of the Vehicle - with and Without a Trailer
    237
  - Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Tow
    238
  - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
    238
  - Maximum Trailer Weight
    238
- Trailer Towing
  239
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    240
  - Weight of the Trailer
    240
  - Hitches
    241
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    241
  - Driving with a Trailer
    242
  - Safety Chains
    242
  - Trailer Brakes
    242
  - Backing up
    243
  - Following Distance
    243
  - Passing
    243
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    243
  - Driving on Grades
    244
  - Parking on Hills
    245
  - When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    245
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    246
- Label Information
  247
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  247
- Tire Specification / Pressure Label
  248
- Engine Number
  248
In Case of an Emergency
249
- Hazard Warning Flasher Info
  250
- Road Warning
  250
- Overheating
  251
- Emergency Starting
  252
  - Jump Starting
    252
  - Connecting Jumper Cables
    253
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    254
  - Push-Starting
    254
- Electrical Circuit Protection
  255
  - Fuse Replacement
    255
  - Fuses
    255
  - Driver’s Side Panel
    256
  - Engine Compartment (Fuse Replacement)
    256
  - Main Fuse
    257
  - Fuse/Relay Panel Description
    258
  - Driver Side Panel Fuses List
    259
  - Engine Compartment Fuses List
    260
  - Memory Fuse
    261
  - Towing
    262
  - Towing with a Vehicle Other than a Tow Truck
    263
  - When Your Vehicle Is Being Towed by Another Vehicle Other than a Tow Truck
    265
  - Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
    266
  - If You Have a Flat Tire
    267
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    267
  - Storing the Jack and Tools
    267
  - Storing the Spare Tire
    268
  - Important - Use of Compact Spare Tire
    269
  - Changing Tires
    270
  - Jacking Instructions
    270
  - Tire Replacement
    271
  - Specifications
    275
- Maintenance Services
  276
Maintenance
275
- Maintenance Schedule
  277
- Chart Symbols
  280
- Owner Maintenance Schedule
  281
- When You Stop for Fuel
  281
- While Operating Your Vehicle
  281
- At Least Monthly
  282
- At Least Once a Year
  282
- At Least Twice a Year
  282
- Owner Maintenance Precautions
  283
- Air Cleaner
  284
- Auto Transmission Fluid Dipstick
  284
- Brake / Clutch* Fluid Reservoir
  284
- Engine Compartment Parts
  284
- Engine Oil Dipstick
  284
- Engine Oil Filler Cap
  284
- Fuse Box
  284
- Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
  284
- Radiator Cap
  284
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
  284
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    285
  - Engine Oil
    285
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    286
- Engine Cooling System
  286
  - Changing Coolant
    287
  - Checking Brake Fluid Level
    288
  - Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
    289
- Power Steering
  289
  - Power Steering Hose
    289
  - Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
    290
  - Body Lubrication
    292
  - Checking the Washer Fluid Level
    292
- Lubricants and Fluids
  292
  - Air Cleaner - Element Replacement
    293
  - Climate Control Air Filter
    294
  - Wiper Blade Maintenance
    294
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
    295
  - Battery Maintenance
    296
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
    296
  - For Best Battery Service
    297
  - Battery Recharging
    298
  - Items to be Reset after the Battery Has Been Discharged or the Battery Has Been Disconnected
    298
  - Inflation Pressures
    299
  - Tires and Wheels Maintenance
    299
  - Tires Care
    299
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    301
  - Tire Rotation
    301
  - Compact Spare Tire Replacement
    303
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    303
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    304
  - Wheel Replacement
    304
- Index
  305
  - Tire Size Designation
    305
  - Tire Speed Ratings
    305
  - Wheel Size Designation
    305
  - Checking Tire Life
    306
  - Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
    306
  - Tire Ply Composition and Material
    306
  - Maximum Load Rating
    307
  - Traction - AA, A, B & C / Temperature -A, B & C
    307
  - Tread Wear
    307
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    307
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    308
  - All Season Tires
    311
  - Summer Tires and Snow Tires
    311
- Lubricant Specifications
  312
- Exterior Care
  314
  - Exterior General Caution
    314
  - Finish Maintenance
    314
  - Washing
    314
  - Finish Damage Repair
    315
  - Waxing
    315
  - Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
    316
  - Bright-Metal Maintenance
    316
  - Underbody Maintenance
    316
  - Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
    317
- If Equipped
  317
- Interior Care
  317
  - Interior General Precautions
    317
  - To Clean the Leather Upholstery
    317
- Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
  318
- Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
  318
Specifications
319
- Dimensions
  320
- Bulb Wattage
  320
- Specifications
  320
- Tires Data
  321
- Capacities
  322
- Index
  323

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Kia Sorento 2008 Features & Functions Manual

Kia Sorento 2008 Features & Functions Manual (28 pages)

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