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Kia Sorento 2011 Owner's Manual (378 pages)

Kia Sorento 2011

Brand: Kia | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.87 MB

Table of Contents
3
Table of Contents
4
How to Use this Manual
5
Fuel Requirements
6
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
6
Introduction
6
- Do Not Use Methanol
  7
- Gasolines for Cleaner Air
  7
- Operation in Foreign Countries
  7
- Vehicle Break-In Process
  8
- Vehicle Handling Instructions
  8
- Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster
  9
  - Your Vehicle at a Glance
    10
  - Interior Overview
    11
  - Instrument Panel Overview
    12
  - Engine Compartment
    13
  - Safety Features of Your Vehicle
    14
  - 2Nd Row Seat
    15
  - 3Rd Row Seat
    15
  - Front Seat
    15
- Safety Features of Your Vehicle
  15
- Seats
  15
- Features of Your Vehicle
  16
- Steering Wheel
  16
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
    17
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Power
    18
  - Seat Height (for Driver’s Seat)
    18
  - Seatback Angle
    18
  - Forward and Backward
    19
  - Headrest
    20
  - Lumbar Support (for Driver’s Seat)
    20
  - Active Headrest (if Equipped)
    22
  - Seat Heater (if Equipped)
    22
- Seat Heater Switch*
  22
  - Folding the Rear Seat
    24
  - Rear Seat Adjustment
    24
  - Seatback Angle (2Nd Row Seat)
    24
  - Double Folding
    26
  - 3Rd Row Seat (if Equipped)
    27
  - Adjusting the Height up and down
    29
  - Armrest (2Nd Row Seat)
    31
  - Seat Belt Restraint System
    31
  - Seat Belt Warning
    32
  - Height Adjustment
    34
  - Stowing the Rear Seat Belt
    36
  - To Release the Seat Belt
    36
  - Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    37
  - Infant or Small Child
    40
  - Seat Belt Precautions
    40
  - Larger Children
    41
  - Do Not Lie down
    42
  - Injured Person
    42
  - One Person Per Belt
    42
  - Restraint of Pregnant Women
    42
  - Care of Seat Belts
    43
  - Keep Belts Clean and Dry
    43
  - Periodic Inspection
    43
  - When to Replace Seat Belts
    43
- Child Restraint System
  44
- Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System
  52
  - How Does the Air Bag System Operate
    53
  - Noise and Smoke
    54
  - Air Bag Warning Light
    55
  - SRS Components and Functions
    56
- Instrument Cluster
  57
- Passenger's Front Air Bag*
  64
  - Side Impact Air Bag
    68
  - Curtain Air Bag
    70
  - Air Bag Inflation Conditions
    72
  - Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
    73
  - SRS Care
    76
  - Additional Safety Precautions
    77
  - Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    78
  - Air Bag Warning Label
    78
  - Features of Your Vehicle
    79
  - Key Operations
    80
  - Keys
    80
  - Record Your Key Number
    80
  - Immobilizer System (if Equipped)
    81
  - To Activate the Immobilizer System
    81
  - To Deactivate the Immobilizer System
    81
  - Limp Home (Override) Procedure
    83
- Horn
  84
  - Remote Keyless Entry (if Equipped)
    84
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operations
    84
  - Battery Replacement
    85
  - Transmitter Precautions
    85
  - Lock
    87
  - Smart Key (if Equipped)
    87
  - Tailgate Unlock
    87
  - Unlock
    87
  - Locking
    88
  - Start-Up
    88
  - Tailgate Unlocking
    88
  - Unlocking
    88
  - Restrictions in Handling Keys
    89
  - Smart Key Precautions
    89
  - Armed Stage
    91
- Theft-Alarm System
  91
  - Disarmed Stage
    92
  - Theft-Alarm Stage
    92
- Door Locks
  93
- Driving Your Vehicle
  97
  - Opening the Tailgate
    97
  - Tailgate
    97
  - Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
    98
  - Windows
    99
  - Auto down Window
    100
  - Power Windows
    100
  - Window Opening and Closing
    100
  - Auto Up/Down Window
    101
  - Power Window Lock Button
    102
  - Opening the Hood
    103
  - Closing the Hood
    104
  - Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
    105
- Fuel Filler Lid
  105
  - Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
    105
  - Emergency Fuel Filler Lid Release
    107
  - Panoramic Sunroof (if Equipped)
    108
  - Automatic Reversal
    109
  - Sliding the Sunroof
    109
  - Tilting the Sunroof
    110
  - Resetting the Sunroof
    111
  - Roller Blind
    111
  - Power Steering
    112
  - Steering Wheel
    112
  - Tilt Steering
    112
  - Horn
    113
  - Day/Night Rearview Mirror
    114
  - Electrochromic Mirror (ECM)
    114
  - Inside Rearview Mirror
    114
  - Electrochromic Mirror with Homelink System
    115
  - Programming
    116
  - Rolling Code Programming
    117
  - Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons
    118
  - Operating Homelink
    118
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    118
  - Accessories
    119
  - Canadian Programming
    119
  - Garage & Gate Openers
    119
  - Outside Rearview Mirror
    120
  - Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
    121
  - Remote Control
    121
  - Instrument Cluster
    122
  - Gauges
    123
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    123
  - Speedometer
    123
  - Tachometer
    123
  - Engine Temperature Gauge
    124
  - Fuel Gauge
    125
  - Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip Computer
    125
- Maintenance
  126
  - Odometer
    126
  - Tripmeter
    126
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    127
  - Distance to Empty (Km or MI.)
    127
  - Average Speed (Km/H or MPH)
    128
  - Driving Time
    128
  - Eco On/Off Mode
    128
  - Ecominder Indicator
    128
  - Warnings and Indicators
    129
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    130
  - Front Fog Light Indicator
    131
  - High Beam Indicator
    131
  - Tail Light Indicator
    131
  - Turn Signal Indicator
    131
  - Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
    132
  - Charging System Warning Light
    133
  - Door Ajar Warning Light
    133
  - Shift Pattern Indicator
    133
  - Tailgate Open Warning Light
    133
  - Immobilizer Indicator
    134
  - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (Check Engine Light)
    134
  - Cruise Indicators (if Equipped)
    135
  - DBC (Downhill Brake Control) Indicator (if Equipped)
    135
  - ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Indicator
    135
  - ESC off Indicator
    135
  - 4WD LOCK Indicator
    136
  - 4WD System Warning Light
    136
  - KEY out Indicator
    136
  - Key Reminder Warning Chime
    136
  - Operation of the Rear Parking Assist System
    137
  - Rear Parking Assist System (if Equipped)
    137
  - Non-Operational Conditions of Rear Parking Assist System
    138
  - The Detecting Range May Decrease
    138
  - Rear Parking Assist System Precautions
    139
  - Self-Diagnosis
    139
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  140
  - Rearview Camera (if Equipped)
    140
  - Battery Saver Function
    141
  - Headlight Escort Function
    141
  - Lighting
    141
  - Lighting Control
    141
  - Auto Light Position (if Equipped)
    142
  - Headlight Position
    142
  - Parking Light Position
    142
  - High Beam Operation
    143
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    144
  - Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
    144
  - Daytime Running Light
    145
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    146
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    146
- Wipers and Washers
  146
  - Front Windshield Washers
    147
  - Front Windshield Wipers
    147
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (if Equipped)
    148
  - Automatic Turn off Function
    149
- Interior Lights
  149
  - Room Lamp
    149
  - Luggage Lamp (if Equipped)
    150
  - Map Lamp
    150
  - Vanity Mirror Lamp (if Equipped)
    150
  - Defroster
    151
  - Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster
    151
  - Rear Window Defroster
    151
  - Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
    151
  - Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
    152
  - Heating and Air Conditioning
    153
  - Mode Selection
    154
  - Air Intake Control
    155
  - Instrument Panel Vents
    155
  - Temperature Control
    155
  - Fan Speed Control
    156
  - Outside (Fresh) Air Position
    156
  - Recirculated Air Position
    156
  - 3Rd Row Air Conditioning
    157
  - Air Conditioning
    157
  - Heating
    158
  - System Operation
    158
  - Ventilation
    158
  - Climate Control Air Filter
    160
  - Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
    161
  - Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
    162
  - Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
    163
  - Defrost-Level
    164
  - Outside Thermometer
    165
  - Temperature Conversion
    165
  - OFF Mode
    168
  - Manual Climate Control System
    169
- Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
  169
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    170
  - To Defog Inside Windshield
    170
  - To Defrost Outside Windshield
    170
  - Defogging Logic
    171
  - Center Console Storage
    172
  - Glove Box
    172
- Storage Compartments
  172
  - Luggage Box
    173
  - Sunglass Holder (if Equipped)
    173
  - Cup Holder
    174
- Interior Features
  174
  - Power Outlet (if Equipped)
    175
  - Sunvisor
    175
- Audio*
  176
  - Clock
    176
  - Hour
    176
  - Minute
    176
  - Floor Mat Anchor(S) (if Equipped)
    177
  - Luggage Net Holder (if Equipped)
    177
  - Exterior Features
    179
  - Roof Rack (if Equipped)
    179
  - Antenna
    180
- Audio System
  180
  - Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    181
  - AM Reception
    182
  - Aux, USB and Ipod Port
    182
  - FM Reception
    182
  - How Vehicle Audio Works
    182
  - FM Radio Station
    183
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    184
  - Care of Compact Discs (Cds)
    185
  - Using a Cellular Phone or a Two-Way Radio
    185
  - Radio, Set Up, Volume Control (Pa710Xm, Usa/Canada)
    186
  - Using RADIO, SETUP, VOLUME and AUDIO CONTROL
    187
  - SETUP Button
    188
  - CD (Pa710Xm, Usa/Canada)
    189
  - CD Eject Button
    190
  - CD Loading Slot
    190
  - Track Selection Button
    190
  - Using CD Player
    190
  - FOLDER Moving Button
    191
  - SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button
    191
  - Aux/Usb (Pa710Xm, Usa/Canada)
    192
  - AUX/USB Selection Button
    195
  - RANDOM Playback Button
    195
  - REPEAT Button
    195
  - Using USB Device
    195
  - Ipod Selection Button
    198
  - Using Ipod
    198
  - Satellite Radio Channels
    199
  - Satellite Radio Reception Factors
    199
  - SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information (if Equipped)
    199
  - SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
    199
  - Sirius Satellite Radio (Pa710Xm,Usa/Canada)
    200
  - Activation
    201
  - Channel Selection Button
    201
  - Preset Selection Button
    201
  - Using SIRIUS Satellite Radio
    201
  - CAT/FOLDER Button
    202
  - INFO Selection Button
    202
  - Bluetooth Language Setting
    203
  - Bluetooth Phone Operation
    203
  - General Features
    203
  - What Is Bluetooth
    203
  - Information Display
    205
  - Menu Tree
    205
  - Voice Operation Tip
    205
  - Voice Recognition Activation
    205
  - Pairing Phone
    206
  - Phone Setup
    206
  - Connecting Phone
    207
  - Deleting Phone
    207
  - Adjusting Bluetooth Volume
    208
  - Changing Priority
    208
  - Phone Book (In-Vehicle)
    208
  - Turning Bluetooth ON/OFF
    208
  - Adding Entry by Phone
    209
  - Calling by Name
    209
  - Making a Phone Call
    209
  - Dialing by Number
    210
  - Receiving a Phone Call
    210
  - Talking on the Phone
    210
  - Using the Head Unit as Bluetooth Music
    211
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    212
- Before Driving
  214
  - Before Entering Vehicle
    214
  - Before Starting
    214
  - Necessary Inspections
    214
  - ACC (Accessory)
    215
  - Ignition Switch Position
    215
  - Illuminated Ignition Switch
    215
  - Key Positions (if Equipped)
    215
- Accelerator Pedal
  216
  - Start
    216
  - Starting the Engine
    216
  - Engine Start/Stop Button (if Equipped)
    218
  - Starting the Engine with a Smart Key (if Equipped)
    220
  - Manual Transaxle (if Equipped)
    223
  - Manual Transaxle Operation
    223
  - Downshifting
    224
  - Using the Clutch
    224
  - Good Driving Practices
    225
  - Automatic Transaxle (if Equipped)
    226
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    226
  - Transaxle Ranges
    227
  - Sports Mode
    228
  - Shift Lock System (if Equipped)
    229
  - Shift-Lock Override
    229
  - Ignition Key Interlock System
    230
  - Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
    231
  - Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) (if Equipped)
    232
  - Tight Corner Brake Effect
    232
  - Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Transfer Mode Selection
    233
  - WD Lock Button*
    233
  - For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation
    234
- Brake Pedal
  238
- Brake System
  238
  - In the Event of Brake Failure
    238
  - Power Brakes
    238
  - Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
    239
- Parking Brake Pedal*
  239
  - Releasing the Parking Brake
    240
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    241
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    243
  - ESC Operation
    244
  - ESC Operation off
    245
  - Indicator Light
    245
  - Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
    246
  - ESC off Usage
    246
  - Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
    246
  - Good Braking Practices
    248
  - Cruise Control System (if Equipped)
    250
  - To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
    251
  - To Set Cruise Control Speed
    251
  - To Cancel Cruise Control
    252
  - To Decrease the Cruising Speed
    252
  - To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
    252
  - To Resume Cruising Speed at more than Approximately 40 Km/H
    253
  - To Turn Cruise Control off
    253
- Economical Operation
  254
  - Hazardous Driving Conditions
    256
  - Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
    256
- Special Driving Conditions
  256
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    257
  - Driving at Night
    258
  - Smooth Cornering
    258
  - Driving in Flooded Areas
    259
  - Driving in the Rain
    259
  - Drive Belt
    260
  - Highway Driving
    260
  - Snow Tires
    261
  - Snowy or Icy Conditions
    261
- Winter Driving
  261
- Trailer Towing
  264
  - Hitches
    265
  - Safety Chains
    265
  - Trailer Brakes
    265
  - Backing up
    266
  - Driving with a Trailer
    266
  - Following Distance
    266
  - Passing
    266
  - Driving on Grades
    267
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    267
  - Parking on Hills
    268
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    269
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    270
  - Weight of the Trailer
    271
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    271
  - Seating Capacity
    273
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    273
  - Vehicle Capacity Weight
    273
- Vehicle Load Limit
  273
  - Cargo Capacity
    274
  - Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    274
  - Towing Capacity
    274
  - Certification Label
    276
  - Base Curb Weight
    278
  - Cargo Weight
    278
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    278
- Vehicle Weight Glossary
  278
- In Case of an Emergency While Driving
  280
- Road Warning
  280
- If the Engine will Not Start
  281
- Emergency Starting
  282
  - Jump Starting
    282
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    283
  - Push-Starting
    283
- If the Engine Overheats
  284
  - If You Have a Flat Tire
    285
  - Jack and Tools
    285
  - Jacking Instructions
    285
  - Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
    286
  - Changing Tires
    287
  - To Store the Spare Tire
    287
  - Towing
    294
  - Towing Service
    294
  - Emergency Towing
    295
  - Emergency Towing Precautions
    297
  - Maintenance
    298
- Engine Coolant Reservoir
  299
- Engine Oil Dipstick
  299
- Engine Oil Filler Cap
  299
- Fuse Box
  299
- Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
  299
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
  299
- Maintenance Services
  301
  - Owner Maintenance Precautions
    301
  - Owner’s Responsibility
    301
- Owner Maintenance
  302
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    302
  - At Least Monthly
    303
  - At Least Once a Year
    303
  - At Least Twice a Year
    303
  - While Operating Your Vehicle
    303
- Air Cleaner
  304
  - Maintenance Schedule
    304
  - Chart Symbols
    307
  - Drive Belts
    308
  - Engine Oil and Filter
    308
- Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
  308
  - Fuel Filter (Cartridge)
    308
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    310
  - Drive Shafts and Boots
    310
  - Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
    310
  - Suspension Mounting Bolts
    310
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    311
- Engine Oil
  311
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
    312
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    312
- Engine Coolant
  312
  - Recommended Engine Coolant
    313
  - Changing the Coolant
    314
  - Brake/Clutch (if Equipped) Fluid
    315
  - Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
    315
  - Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
    316
  - Checking the Power Steering Hose
    316
  - Power Steering Fluid (if Equipped)
    316
  - Checking the Parking Brake
    317
  - Checking the Washer Fluid Level
    317
- Washer Fluid
  317
  - Air Cleaner
    318
  - Filter Replacement
    318
  - Climate Control Air Filter (if Equipped)
    320
  - Filter Inspection
    320
  - Blade Inspection
    322
  - Blade Replacement
    322
- Wiper Blades
  322
  - Front Windshield Wiper Blade
    323
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade
    324
  - Battery
    326
  - For Best Battery Service
    326
  - Battery Recharging
    327
- Negative Battery Terminal
  327
- Positive Battery Terminal
  327
  - Reset Items
    328
  - Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
    329
  - Tire Care
    329
  - Tires and Wheels
    329
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    330
  - How to Check
    330
  - Tire Rotation
    331
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    332
  - Tire Replacement
    333
  - Compact Spare Tire Replacement
    334
  - Tire Maintenance
    334
  - Tire Traction
    334
  - Wheel Replacement
    334
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    335
  - Tire Speed Ratings
    336
  - Tread Wear
    337
  - Temperature -A, B & C
    338
  - Traction - AA, A, B & C
    338
  - All Season Tires
    341
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    341
  - Summer Tires
    341
  - Fuses
    342
  - Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
    343
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
    344
  - Memory Fuse
    344
  - Multi Fuse
    345
  - Fuse/Relay Panel Description
    346
  - Inner Fuse Panel
    347
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
    349
- Appearance Care
  351
  - Exterior Care
    351
  - Exterior General Caution
    351
  - Finish Maintenance
    351
  - Bright-Metal Maintenance
    352
  - Finish Damage Repair
    352
  - Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
    353
  - Underbody Maintenance
    353
  - Common Causes of Corrosion
    354
  - Corrosion Protection
    354
  - High-Corrosion Areas
    354
  - Moisture Breeds Corrosion
    354
  - Don't Neglect the Interior
    355
  - Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition
    355
  - Keep Your Garage Dry
    355
  - Keep Your Vehicle Clean
    355
  - Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
    356
  - Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
    356
  - Interior Care
    356
  - Interior General Precautions
    356
- Emission Control System
  357
  - Canister
    358
  - Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
    358
  - Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
    358
  - Vehicle Modifications
    358
  - Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters (if Equipped)
    359
  - Specifications & Consumer Information
    360
  - Bulb Wattage
    361
  - Dimensions
    361
- Tires and Wheels
  362
- Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
  363
- Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
  365
- Vehicle Certification Label
  366
- Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
  366
- Engine Number
  367
- Tire Specification and Pressure Label
  367
- Index
  368
- Instrument Panel Overview
  372
- Interior Overview
  372
Use of MTBE
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Kia Sorento 2011 Features & Functions Manual (34 pages)

Brand: Kia | Category: Car Video System | Size: 9.98 MB

Table of Contents
3
Instrument Cluster
4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
4
Indicator & Warning Lights
5
ECOMINDER® (ECO) Indicator
5
Panel / Stalk / Steering Wheel Controls
6
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
6
Instrument Panel Dimmer
6
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
6
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
6
4WD Transfer Mode
7
Engine Start/Stop Button
7
Headlights
8
High Beams
8
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
8
Windshield Wipers & Washers
9
Rear Wiper & Washer
9
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
10
Cruise Control
10
Steering Wheel Bluetooth® Controls
11
Center Panel Controls
12
Audio System Options
12
CD/Aux/Usb/Ipod® Operation
13
Sirius Satellite Radio Operation
14
Navigation System
15
Aux/Usb/Ipod® Port
16
Power Outlets
16
Digital Clock
17
Seat Warmers
17
Automatic Climate Control
18
Manual Climate Control
19
Automatic Gear Shift
20
Manual Gear Shift
21
Power Adjustable Driver's Seat*20
22
Manual Driver's Seat
22
Folding 2Nd & 3Rd Row Seats
23
Front Active Headrests
23
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
23
Driver's Controls - Exterior
24
Smart Key
24
Remote Keyless Entry
25
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
25
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)
25
Driver's Controls - Interior
26
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
26
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors
26
Roof Panel Controls
27
Rear Seat Entertainment System
27
Rear View Backup Camera
28
Backup Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)
28
Child Safety Locks
29
Safety Belts
30
Maintenance (See Back Cover)
32

Kia Sorento 2011 User's Manual & Installation Instructions (27 pages)

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