Kia Sorento 2011 User Manual

kia, the company
Congratulations! Your selection of a KIA was a wise investment. It
will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of
a KIA vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your
vehicle and the company like “What is a KIA?”, “Who is KIA?”,
“What does ‘KIA’ mean?”.
Here are some answers. First, KIA is the oldest car company in Korea.
It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building
high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.
The first syllable, KI, in the word “KIA” means “to arise from to the
world” or “to come up out of to the world”. The second syllable, a,
means “Asia”. So, the word KIA, means “to arise from” or “to come
up out of Asia to the world”.
Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!
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Kia Sorento 2011 Specifications

General

Brand	Kia
Model	Sorento 2011
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

SEATS

SEAT BELTS

Covers the seat belt restraint system, including warnings and usage.

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Provides instructions and warnings for using child restraint systems.

AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Details the SRS system, components, and operation of airbags.

Features of your vehicle

KEYS

Driving your vehicle

BEFORE DRIVING

MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Provides instructions for operating the manual transmission, including shift patterns.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Explains the operation of the automatic transmission and its ranges.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)

Details the operation and precautions for the 4WD system.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Covers power brakes, parking brake, and warnings about brake failure.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Explains ABS operation, warnings, and precautions for safe driving.

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Details the ESC system, its operation, and safety precautions.

Hill-start assist control (HAC) (if equipped)

Downhill brake control (DBC) (if equipped)

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Instructions on setting, increasing, decreasing, canceling, and resuming cruise control.

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

TRAILER TOWING

What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

Provides immediate steps for engine stalls and flat tires.

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine won't turn over or start.

EMERGENCY STARTING

Instructions for jump-starting a vehicle with jumper cables.

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

Steps to take if the engine overheats, including warnings about hot parts.

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Detailed instructions on how to change a flat tire using the jack and tools.

TOWING

Guidelines for towing the vehicle, including precautions for 4WD and air bag systems.

Maintenance

Owner maintenance schedule

TIRES AND WHEELS

Information on tire care, recommended inflation pressures, and replacement.