Kia Sorento 2018 Midsize SUV Manuals

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Kia Sorento 2018 Owner's Manual (536 pages)

Brand: Kia | Category: Automobile | Size: 14 MB

Table of Contents

3
- Introduction
  4
Your Vehicle at a Glance

10
- Exterior Overview
  11
- Interior Overview
  13
- Instrument Panel Overview
  14
- Engine Compartment
  15
Safety Features of Your Vehicle

18
- Safety Features of Your Vehicle
  19
- Seats
  19
  - Features of Your Vehicle
    20
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
    22
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Power
    23
  - Driver Position Memory System (for Power Seat)
    26
  - Headrest (for Front Seat)
    28
  - Rear Seat Adjustment
    32
  - Seatback Pocket
    32
  - Headrest (for Rear Seat)
    39
- Seat Belts
  42
  - Seat Belt Restraint System
    42
  - Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    48
  - Seat Belt Precautions
    50
  - Care of Seat Belts
    52
- Child Restraint System
  53
  - Child Restraint System
    54
  - Child Restraint System
    57
    
    Tether Anchor System
    58
    
    Lower Anchor System
    59
- Air Bag
  62
- How Does the Air Bag System Operate
  62
- Air Bag Warning Light
  64
- Do Not Install a Child Restraint on the Front Passenger's Seat
  64
- SRS Components and Functions
  65
- Occupant Detection System (ODS)
  68
- Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
  74
- Side Air Bag
  76
- Curtain Air Bag
  78
- SRS Care
  84
- Air Bag Warning Label
  85
Table of Contents

86
- Folding Key
  
  90
  - Record Your Key Number
    90
  - Key Operations
    90
  - Transmitter Precautions
    92
  - Battery Replacement
    93
  - Immobilizer System
    94
- Smart Key
  
  97
  - Record Your Key Number
    97
  - Smart Key Function
    97
  - Loss of the Smart Key
    101
  - Smart Key Precautions
    101
  - Battery Replacement
    102
  - Smart Key Immobilizer System
    103
- Theft-Alarm System
  
  104
  - Armed Stage
    104
  - Theft-Alarm Stage
    105
  - Disarmed Stage
    105
- Door Locks
  
  107
- Liftgate (for Manual Liftgate)
  
  111
  - Opening the Liftgate
    111
  - Closing the Liftgate
    111
  - Emergency Liftgate Safety Release
    112
- Power Liftgate
  
  113
  - Opening the Liftgate
    114
  - Closing the Liftgate
    115
  - Smart Power Liftgate
    119
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  121
  - Emergency Liftgate Safety Release
    123
- Windows
  
  124
  - Power Windows
    125
  - Power Window Lock Button
    127
- Hood
  
  129
  - Opening the Hood
    129
  - Closing the Hood
    130
- Fuel Filler Lid
  
  131
  - Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
    131
  - Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
    131
  - Emergency Fuel Filler Lid Release
    133
- Panoramic Sunroof
  
  134
  - Sunroof Open Warning
    135
  - Sunshade
    136
  - Sliding the Sunroof
    136
  - Tilting the Sunroof
    138
  - Closing the Sunroof
    138
  - Resetting the Sunroof
    139
- Steering Wheel
  
  140
  - Electric Power Steering (EPS)
    140
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering
    141
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    142
  - Horn
    143
- Mirrors
  
  144
  - Inside Rearview Mirror
    144
  - Outside Rearview Mirror
    157
- Instrument Cluster
  
  158
  - Instrument Cluster Control
    159
  - LCD Display Control
    159
  - Gauges
    160
  - Maintenance
    162
  - Transaxle Shift Indicator
    163
  - Icy Road Warning Indicator
    163
- LCD Display
  
  164
  - LCD Modes
    164
- Trip Modes (Trip Computer)
  
  165
  - Trip Modes
    165
  - Fuel Economy
    165
  - Trip A/B
    167
  - Digital Speedometer
    168
  - One Time Driving Information Mode
    168
  - Turn by Turn Mode
    169
  - ASCC/LDWS Mode
    169
  - A/V Mode
    169
  - Service Mode
    170
  - User Settings Mode
    171
  - Warning Messages
    175
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  182
  - Warning Lights
    182
  - Indicator Lights
    190
- Rear Parking Assist System
  
  194
- Rearview Camera
  
  198
- 360° Camera Monitoring System
  
  199
- Lighting
  
  200
  - Battery Saver Function
    200
  - Daytime Running Light
    200
  - Lighting Control
    200
  - High Beam Operation
    202
  - Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
    203
  - Front Fog Light
    204
  - Check Headlight
    204
  - Headlight Leveling Device
    205
  - AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)
    205
- Wipers and Washers
  
  206
  - Windshield Wipers
    206
  - Front Windshield Washers
    208
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    209
- Interior Lights
  
  210
  - Automatic Turn off Function
    210
  - Room Lamp
    210
  - Map Lamp
    211
  - Luggage Lamp
    212
  - Vanity Mirror Lamp
    212
  - Glove Box Lamp
    212
- Welcome System
  
  213
  - Headlight (Headlamp) Escort Function
    213
  - Interior Light
    213
  - Pocket Lamp
    213
- Defroster
  
  214
  - Rear Window Defroster
    214
- Manual Climate Control System
  
  215
- Automatic Climate Control System
  
  226
- Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
  
  240
  - Manual Climate Control System
    240
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    243
- Clean Air
  
  245
- Storage Compartments
  
  246
  - Center Console Storage
    246
  - Glove Box
    246
  - Sunglass Holder
    247
  - Luggage Box
    247
- Interior Features
  
  248
  - Cup Holder
    248
  - Bottle Holder
    249
  - Seat Warmer
    249
  - Seat Cooler (Air Ventilation Seat)
    250
  - Sunvisor
    251
  - Power Outlet
    251
  - AC Inverter
    252
  - AC Inverter Button
    253
  - USB Charger
    254
  - Coat Hook
    255
  - Floor Mat Anchor (S)
    255
  - Side Curtain
    256
  - Luggage Net Holder
    256
- Exterior Features
  
  258
  - Roof Rack
    258
- Audio System
  
  259
  - Antenna
    259
  - Steering Wheel Remote Controller
    260
  - AUX, USB Port
    261
  - How Vehicle Audio Works
    262
  - Using the USB Device
    266
Advanced Smart Cruise Control System (Ascc). . 5-65

271
- Before Driving
  
  274
  - Before Entering Vehicle
    274
  - Necessary Inspections
    274
  - Before Starting
    274
- Key Positions
  
  276
  - Illuminated Ignition Switch
    276
  - Ignition Switch Position
    276
  - Starting the Engine
    277
- Engine Start/Stop Button
  
  279
- Automatic Transaxle
  
  283
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    283
  - Good Driving Practices
    289
  - Tight Corner Brake Effect
    291
  - All Wheel Drive (AWD) Transfer Mode Selection
    292
  - For Safe All Wheel Drive Operation
    293
- Brake System
  
  297
  - Power Brakes
    297
  - Parking Brake - Foot Type
    299
  - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
    300
  - Auto Hold
    307
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    310
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    312
  - ESC off Button
    313
  - Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
    316
  - Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
    317
  - Brake Pedal
    317
  - Good Braking Practices
    318
  - Shift Lever
    318
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)/ Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  
  320
  - System Setting and Activation
    320
  - AEB Warning Message and System Control
    322
  - Brake Operation
    324
  - Sensor to Detect the Distance from the Vehicle in Front (Front Radar)
    324
  - System Malfunction
    325
  - Limitation of the System
    326
  - Recognizing Pedestrians
    329
- Cruise Control System
  
  331
  - To Set Cruise Control Speed
    332
  - To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
    332
  - To Decrease the Cruising Speed
    333
  - To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise
    333
  - To Cancel Cruise Control
    333
  - To Resume Cruising Speed
    334
  - To Turn Cruise Control off
    334
  - Speed Setting (ASCC)
    336
  - Vehicle to Vehicle Distance Setting (ASCC)
    340
  - To Adjust the Sensitivity of Advanced Smart Cruise Control
    344
  - To Convert to Cruise Control Mode
    345
  - Limitations of the System
    345
- Drive Mode Integrated Control System
  
  351
  - Drive Mode
    351
  - BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist)
    355
  - RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
    358
  - Non-Operating Condition
    360
  - LDWS Operation
    363
  - Warning Light and Message
    365
  - The LDWS Does Not Operate When
    365
  - Driver's Attention
    365
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    365
- Economical Operation
  
  367
- Special Driving Conditions
  
  369
  - Hazardous Driving Conditions
    369
  - Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
    369
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    371
  - Smooth Cornering
    371
  - Driving at Night
    372
  - Driving in the Rain
    372
  - Driving in Flooded Areas
    373
  - Driving Off-Road
    373
  - Highway Driving
    373
- Winter Driving
  
  375
- Trailer Towing
  
  378
  - Hitches
    379
  - Safety Chains
    379
  - Trailer Brakes
    379
  - Driving with a Trailer
    380
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    383
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    384
- Vehicle Load Limit
  
  386
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    386
  - Certification Label
    390
- Vehicle Weight Glossary
  
  392
  - Base Curb Weight
    392
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    392
  - Cargo Weight
    392
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    392
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    392
  - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
    392
What to Do in an Emergency

393
- Road Warning
  
  394
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    394
- In Case of an Emergency While Driving
  
  395
- If the Engine will Not Start
  
  396
  - If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
    396
  - If Engine Turns over Normally but Does Not Start
    396
- Emergency Starting
  
  397
  - Jump Starting
    397
  - Push-Starting
    398
- If the Engine Overheats
  
  399
- If You Have a Flat Tire
  
  400
  - Jack and Tools
    400
  - Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
    401
  - Changing Tires
    403
- Towing
  
  410
  - Towing Service
    410
Table of Contents

412
- Rear Combination Lamp
  413
- Engine Compartment
  
  414
  - Engine Coolant Reservoir
    414
  - Brake Fluid Reservoir
    415
  - Air Cleaner
    416
- Maintenance Services
  
  417
  - Owner's Responsibility
    417
  - Owner Maintenance Precautions
    418
- Owner Maintenance
  
  419
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    419
- Scheduled Maintenance Service
  
  421
- Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
  
  440
- Engine Oil
  
  445
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    445
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
    446
- Engine Coolant
  
  447
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    447
  - Changing the Coolant
    449
- Brake Fluid
  
  450
  - Checking the Brake Fluid Level
    450
- Washer Fluid
  
  451
  - Checking the Washer Fluid Level
    451
- Parking Brake
  
  452
  - Checking the Parking Brake
    452
- Air Cleaner
  
  453
  - Filter Replacement
    453
- Climate Control Air Filter
  
  455
  - Filter Inspection
    455
- Wiper Blades
  
  457
  - Blade Inspection
    457
  - Blade Replacement
    457
- Battery
  
  460
  - For Best Battery Service
    460
  - Battery Recharging
    461
  - Recharging Battery
    462
  - Reset Items
    462
- Tires and Wheels
  
  463
  - Tire Care
    463
  - Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
    463
  - Tire Pressure
    464
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    464
  - Tire Rotation
    465
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    466
  - Tire Replacement
    467
  - Wheel Replacement
    468
  - Tire Traction
    468
  - Tire Maintenance
    468
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    468
  - All Season Tires
    475
  - Summer Tires
    475
  - Snow Tires
    475
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    475
  - Low Aspect Ratio Tire
    476
- Fuses
  
  477
  - Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
    478
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
    480
  - Fuse Box.
    480
  - Positive Battery Terminal
    481
  - Fuse/Relay Panel Description
    482
- Light Bulbs
  
  493
- Appearance Care
  
  504
  - Exterior Care
    504
  - Interior Care
    509
- Emission Control System
  
  512
  - Crankcase Emission Control System
    512
  - Evaporative Emission Control
    512
  - Exhaust Emission Control System
    513
  - Engine
    517
  - Bulb Wattage
    518
  - Gross Vehicle Weight
    521
  - Luggage Volume
    521
  - Air Conditioning System
    521
  - Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
    524
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    525
  - Vehicle Certification Label
    525
  - Tire Specification and Pressure Label
    526
  - Engine Number
    526
  - Air Cleaner
    528
  - Interior Overview
    532

Kia Sorento 2018 Features & Functions Manual (54 pages)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Safety Features of Your Vehicle

Table of Contents

Folding Key

Smart Key

Theft-Alarm System

Door Locks

Liftgate (for Manual Liftgate)

Power Liftgate

Driving Your Vehicle

Windows

Hood

Fuel Filler Lid

Panoramic Sunroof

Steering Wheel

Mirrors

Instrument Cluster

LCD Display

Trip Modes (Trip Computer)

Warning and Indicator Lights

Rear Parking Assist System

Rearview Camera

360° Camera Monitoring System

Lighting

Wipers and Washers

Interior Lights

Welcome System

Defroster

Manual Climate Control System

Automatic Climate Control System

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

Clean Air

Storage Compartments

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Audio System

Advanced Smart Cruise Control System (Ascc). . 5-65

Before Driving

Key Positions

Engine Start/Stop Button

Automatic Transaxle

Brake System

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)/ Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Cruise Control System

Drive Mode Integrated Control System

Economical Operation

Special Driving Conditions

Winter Driving

Trailer Towing

Vehicle Load Limit

Vehicle Weight Glossary

What to Do in an Emergency

Road Warning

In Case of an Emergency While Driving

If the Engine will Not Start

Emergency Starting

If the Engine Overheats

If You Have a Flat Tire

Towing

Table of Contents

Engine Compartment

Maintenance Services

Owner Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance Service

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Brake Fluid

Washer Fluid

Parking Brake

Air Cleaner

Climate Control Air Filter

Wiper Blades

Battery

Tires and Wheels

Fuses