Kia Sorento 2005 - Owner's Manual

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Introduction2
How to Use the Manual3
Vehicle Handling Instructions4
Vehicle Break-In Process4
Vehicle at a Glance5
Interior and Exterior Overview6
Instrument Panel Overview7
Knowing Your Vehicle8
Keys9
Ignition Key9
Immobilizer System - for Gasoline Engine10
ID Key10
Master Key10
Limp Home Procedure11
Automatic Door Locks12
Operating Door Locks12
Battery Replacement14
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle15
Central Door Locks15
Rear Door Child Safety Lock16
Unattended Children16
Rear Door Locks16
Power Windows17
Driver's Door Power Window Controls17
Driver's Window Automatic-Down Window Switch17
Power Window Timer17
Driver's Power Window Switch18
Power Window Lock Switch Feature18
Passenger Doors Power Window Controls19
Front Seat20
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual20
Moving the Front Seat Forward and Backward20
Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner21
Adjusting the Height of Driver Seat Cushion22
Lumbar Support22
Driver Seat Adjustment - Power23
Adjusting the Height of Front Seat Cushion24
Front Height of Front Seat Cushion24
Rear Height of Front Seat Cushion25
Height of Front Seat Cushion25
Heating the Front Seats26
Headrest26
Split Folding Rear Seat28
Rear Seatback28
To Fold the Rear Seat29
To Unfold the Rear Seat30
Center Armrest31
Safety Belts32
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt32
Safety Belt Restraint System33
Pretensioner Repair or Replacement33
After a Collision35
Cargo Area35
Twisted Belts35
Belt Use35
Safety Belt Care36
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime37
Front and Rear Outboard Lap/Shoulder Belt37
To Unfasten the Lap/Shoulder Belt38
3 Point Rear Center Belt39
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System41
To Unfasten the Rear Center Belt41
Restraint of Pregnant Women42
Restraint of Infants and Small Children42
Infants and Young Children43
Hot Metal Parts43
Restraint of Large Children44
Placement of a Child Restraint System44
Restraint Instructions44
Installing a Child Restraint System in the Rear Center Seat45
Placing a Passenger Safety Belt into the Auto Lock Mode45
Child Restraint Anchor Position47
Auto Lock Mode47
Child Restraint Placement47
Tether Anchor Installation48
Child Restraint Anchorage48
Child Seat Lower Anchors49
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System50
What Your Air Bag System Does50
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do50
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?50
The Importance of Using Safety Belts51
Air Bag System Components52
Air Bags and Safety Belts52
How to Driver's Air Bag Works53
Noise and Smoke55
Air Bag Injuries55
The Importance of the Passenger Being Properly Seated56
Right Front Seat56
Side Airbag Curtain57
Air Bag Warning Light58
Supplemental Restraint System Service58
Air Bag Malfunctions58
Airbag Warning Label59
Rear Hatch60
Opening the Rear Hatch60
Opening the Rear Hatch Window61
Opening the Hood62
Fuel Filler Lid63
Closing the Hood63
Auto Fuel Cutoff Switch64
Refueling64
Steering Wheel65
Horn65
Tilt Steering65
Outside Rearview Mirrors67
Electric Remote Control67
Convex Mirror67
Outside Rearview Mirror Heater68
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror68
Day/Night Rearview Mirror68
Manual Type68
Interior Lights69
Electric Type69
Map Light69
Dome Light70
Rear Cargo Area Light70
Door Courtesy Lamp70
Front Cup Holder71
Rear Cup Holder71
Hot Liquids71
Sunglass Holder72
Storage Compatment73
Center Tray73
Multi Box73
Center Consol Storage73
Under Tray74
Glove Box74
Electrical Power Outlet75
Sliding the Sunroof76
Tilting the Sunroof76
Sunshade77
In Case of an Emergency77
Resetting the Sunroof78
Antenna79
Luggage Net79
Fixed Rod Antenna79
Tonneau Cover80
Luggage Center Box81
Roof Rack82
Driving Your Vehicle83
Ignition Switch84
Illuminated Ignition Switch84
Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock84
Automatic Transaxle85
Manual Transaxle85
If the Engine Fails to Start When the Engine Is Warm86
Manual Transmission Operation88
Recommended Shift Speeds89
Downshifting89
Automatic Transmission90
Automatic Transmission Operation91
Shift Lock System92
Transmission Ranges92
O/D System92
O/D off Indicator93
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start95
Four Wheel Drive96
Full-Time 4WD Operation98
Knob Position98
Transfer Shift Knob Operation99
Part-Time 4WD Operation99
For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation102
Steep Hills102
Turning Corners103
Driving through Water104
Limited Slip Differential105
Brake System105
Power Brakes105
In the Event of Brake Failure106
Parking Brake106
Brakes106
Disc Brake Wear Indicators107
Brake Wear107
Parking on Curbed Streets109
Anti-Lock Brake System109
ABS Brakes109
Power Steering112
Cruise Control113
To Set Cruise Control Speed113
To Cancel Cruise Control114
To Turn Cruise Control off114
To Increase Cruse Control Set Speed115
To Temporarilly Accelerate with the Cruise Control on115
To Decrease the Cruising Speed115
To Resume Cruising Speed at more than 24 Mph116
Instrument Cluster117
Gauges118
Odometer/Tripmeter118
Engine Temperature Gauge118
Fuel Gauge118
Tachometer119
Instrument Panel Illumination119
Warning Lights/Audible Indicators120
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light120
Engine Oil Pressure Warning120
Charging System Warning121
Safety Belt Warning121
Shift Pattern Indicators121
Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning122
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning122
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning123
Low Fuel Level Warning123
Rear Hatch Window Defroster Indicator123
Door Ajar Warning123
Immobilizer Indicator124
Malfunction Indicator124
Continuously on124
Air Bag Warning125
Auto Cruise Indicator125
4WD Indicator Light125
4WD Low Indicator Light125
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator126
Parking Start Warning Chime126
Safety Belt Warning Chime126
Key Reminder Warning Chime126
The Functions of Multi-Meter127
How to Adjust the Multi-Meter127
Switch Function127
Mode/Set Switch Function127
Electtric Azimuth Compass128
Correcting Azimuth Indicator128
Magnetic Declination Correction129
The Azimuth Compass Indicator Correction will be Canceled129
The Terrestrial Deviation Angle Correction will be Cancelled129
The Contour Line Map for Terrestrial Deviation Angle Correction130
Relative Altimeter131
Barometer131
Tempmeter132
Battery Saver Function133
Lighting Control133
Parklight Position133
Headlight Position133
Auto Light Position134
High-Beam Operation134
Flashing Headlight135
Turn Signals135
Lane Change Signals135
Front Fog Light136
Daytime Running Light136
Windshield Wipers137
Variable Intermittent Wipers137
One-Touch Wipers137
Windshield Washers138
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch139
Defroster140
Hazard Warning Flasher141
Interior Features142
Digital Clock142
Cigarette Lighter142
Front Ashtray143
Ashtray Use143
Rear Ashtray144
Sunvisors145
Vanity Mirror145
Manual Climate Control System146
Fan Speed Control Knob147
Temperature Control Knob147
Mode Selection Knob147
Face Position148
Face-Floor Position148
Floor Position148
Air Flow Control Button149
Floor-Defrost Position149
Defrost Position149
MAX/AC Position149
Recirculated Air Position150
Outside Air Position150
Air Conditioning Button151
System Operation151
Ventilation151
Heating151
Air Conditioning152
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips153
Automatic Climate Control System154
Automatic Operation155
Manual Operation156
Temperature Control Button156
Ambient Button156
Fan Speed Control Button157
Air Flow Control Buton157
Mode Selection Button158
Defrost Button159
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging161
Cancel Automatic Outside Air Position in Floor, Floor-Defrost, Defrost162
Driving Tips165
Fuel Requirements166
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol166
Emission Control System167
Vehicle Modifications167
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions167
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters168
Tips on Driving Your Vehicle169
Suggestions for Economical Operation170
Engine off During Motion171
Special Driving Conditions172
Hazardous Driving Conditions172
Rocking the Vehicle173
Driving at Night173
Snow Tires175
Snow Tire Size175
Driving in Flooded Areas176
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover176
Rollover Warning Label177
Using Four-Wheel Drive178
Driving on Snow or Ice Covered Roads178
Driving in Sand or Mud178
Traction178
Driving on a Hill179
Crossing a Ditch179
Tigh Corner Brake Effect179
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle180
Before You Go Off-Roading180
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving181
Cargo181
Traveling to Remote Areas182
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving182
Scanning the Terrain183
Surface Conditions183
Surface Obstacles183
Driving on Off-Road Hills184
Drinking and Driving184
Approaching a Hill185
Driving on Hills185
Driving Uphill186
Driving Across Hills186
Stalling While Driving Uphill187
Driving over Hills187
Stalled on a Steep Uphill188
Driving Downhill189
Exiting Vehicle189
Leaving Vehicle189
Braking190
Stalling Downhill191
Driving Across in Incline191
If Your Vehicle Slides Downhill192
Stalling While Crossing an Incline192
Roll over192
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice193
Frozen Surfaces193
Driving in Water194
After Off-Road Driving194
Water195
Trailer Towing196
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer197
Weight of the Trailer197
Weight of the Trailer Tongue198
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires199
Hitches199
Safety Chains199
Trailer Brakes200
Driving with a Trailer200
Following Distance200
Passing200
Backing up201
Making Turns201
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer201
Driving on Grades202
Trailer Connector202
Parking on Hills203
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill204
Maintenance When Trailer Towing204
Overloading205
Label Information205
Vehicle Identification Number205
Vehicle Certification Label206
Frame VIN206
Vehicle Emission Control Information/Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram206
The Information Label207
Road Warning209
Overheating210
Removing Radiator Cap210
Emergency Starting211
Jump Starting211
Battery211
Connecting Jumper Cables212
Push-Starting213
Electrical Circuit Protection214
Fuses214
Fuse Replacement214
Fuse Panel Description217
Driver-Side Kick Panel217
Engine Compartment218
Memory Fuse219
Towing220
Tie-Down Hook221
Towing with a Vehicle Other than a Tow Truck222
When Vehicle Is Being Towed by Another Vehicle Other than a Tow Truck224
Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle225
If You Have a Flat Tire226
Storing the Jack and Tools226
Removing the Spare Tire226
Storing the Spare Tire227
Changing Tires227
Jacking Instructions227
Tire Replacement228
Jack Location230
Wheel Studs232
Maintenance233
Maintenance Services234
Owner's Responsibility234
Maintenance Schedule235
Engine Control System235
Chassis and Body236
Chart Symbols238
Owner Maintenance Schedule239
When Refueling, Check the Following239
Every Month Check239
Every 6 Month Check239
Engine Oil and Oil Filter241
Checking the Engine Oil Level241
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter241
Oil Capacity242
Engine Cooling System243
Checking the Coolant Level243
Changing Coolant244
Brakes and Clutch246
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level246
Checking the Parking Brake247
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level248
Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level249
Lubricants and Fluids251
Checking the Washer Fluid Level251
Body Lubrication251
Air Cleaner252
Element Replacement252
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance253
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement253
Battery Dangers255
Battery Recharging256
Tires and Wheels258
Tire and Care258
Inflation Pressures258
Tire Rotation259
Tire Inflation259
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance260
Wheel Replacement261
Tire Size Designation262
Wheel Size Designation262
Tire Speed Ratings262
Uniform Tire Quality Grading263
Tread Wear263
Temperature263
Checking a Tire Life264
Bulb Replacement265
Headlight Replacement265
Working on the Lights265
Halogen Bulbs265
Front Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement267
Front Fog Light Bulb Replacement268
Interior Lights Bulb Replacement269
Vanity Mirror Light270
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Bulb Replacement270
License Plate Light271
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement271
Lubricant Specifications273
Recommended Lubricants273
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number274
Exterior Care275
Exterior General Caution275
Finish Maintenance275
Washing275
Waxing276
Water Washing in Engine Compartment276
Finish Damage Repair277
Bright-Metal Maintenance277
Underbody Maintenance277
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance278
Interior Care279
Interior General Precautions279
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim279
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing279
Specifications280
Index284

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