2006 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

AUTO FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHThe auto fuel cutoff switch is located
on the passenger’s side of the engine
compartment. In the event of a colli-
sion or sudden impact, the auto fuel
cutoff device cuts off the fuel supply.
If this device is activated, it must be
reset by pressing in on the top of the
switch before the engine can be
restarted.
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WARNING
Before resetting the auto fuel
cutoff switch, the fuel line
should be checked for fuel
leaks.
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NOTICE If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
Kia cap or the equivalent speci-
fied for your vehicle. An incorrect
fuel filler cap can result in a seri-
ous malfunction of the fuel sys-
tem or emission control system.
Correct replacement caps are
available at authorized Kia deal-
ers.
 Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type
of fuel spilled on painted surfaces
may damage the paint.
 A loose fuel filler cap may cause
the “Check Engine” light in the
instrument panel to illuminate
unnecessarily.
 If the fuel filler lid will not open
in cold weather because the area
around it is frozen, push or light-
ly tap the lid.
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Do not light any fire around a
gas station. DO NOT use
matches or a lighter and DO
NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cig-
arette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially dur-
ing refueling. Automotive fuel
is highly flammable and can,
when ignited, result in explo-
sion by flames.
If a fire breaks out during
refueling, leave the vicinity of
the vehicle, and immediately
contact the manager of the
gas station or contact the
police and local fire depart-
ment. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
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STEERING WHEELHorn
To sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.Tilt Steering (If equipped)
To change the steering wheel angle,
pull the lock release lever, adjust the
steering wheel to the desired angle,
then release the lock release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place. The
steering wheel should be positioned
so that it feels comfortable to you
when driving, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
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WARNING
- Tilt Steering
Never adjust the position of
the steering wheel while the
vehicle is in motion, or you
may lose control of the vehi-
cle.
After adjusting, push the
steering wheel up and down
to be certain it is locked in
position.
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CAUTION
 To sound the horn, press the
area indicated by the horn
symbol on your steering
wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when
this area is pressed.
 Do not strike the horn severely
to operate it, or hit it with your
fist. Do not press on the horn
with a sharp-pointed object.
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MIRRORSOutside Rearview Mirrors
Be sure to adjust mirror angles
before driving.
Electric Remote Control
The electric remote control mirror
switch, located on the driver’s door,
allows you to adjust the position of
the left and right outside rearview
mirrors. To adjust the position of
either mirror, move the lever to R or L
to select the right side mirror or the
left side mirror, then press a corre-
sponding point on the mirror adjust-
ment control to position the selected
mirror up, down, left or right.KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-74
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WARNING- Convex Mirror
The outside rearview mirrors
are convex. Objects seen in the
mirror are closer than they
appear. When changing lanes,
use your inside rearview mirror
or direct observation to deter-
mine the actual distance of fol-
lowing vehicles.
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NOTICEDo not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the surface
of the glass. If ice should restrict
movement of the mirror, do not
force the mirror for adjustment. To
remove ice, use a de-icer spray, or a
sponge or soft cloth with very warm
water.
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NOTICEThe mirrors stop moving when they
reach the maximum adjusting
angles, but the motor continues to
operate while the switch is
depressed. Do not depress the
switch longer than necessary, the
motor may be damaged.
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Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
(If equipped)
The outside rearview mirror heater is
actuated in conjunction with the rear
window defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the
switch for the rear window defroster.
The outside rearview mirror glass will
be heated for defrosting or defogging
and will give you improved rear vision
in inclement weather conditions.
Push the switch again to turn the
heater off. The outside rearview mir-
ror heater automatically turns itself
off after 20 minutes.Folding the Outside Rearview mir-
ror
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp
the housing of mirror and then fold it
towards the rear of the vehicle.Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Manual type
Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you start
driving and while the day/night lever
is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driv-
ing. Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.
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Day/Night lever
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Electric type (if equipped)
The electric day/night rearview mirror
automatically controls the glare from
the headlights of the car behind you.
Adjust the rearview mirror to the
desired position.
Press the “O”button to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function off. The mir-
ror indicator light will turn off.
Press the “I”button to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function on. The mir-
ror indicator light will illuminate.
INTERIOR LIGHTSMap Light
The lights are switched ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switches.
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CAUTION
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision out
the rear window.
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Dome Light
The dome light has three buttons:
OFF - The light stays OFF even
when a door is open.
DOOR - The light turns ON or OFF
when a door is opened or
closed.
The light goes out gradually
during 5~6 seconds after
the door is closed.
ON - The light turns ON and stays on
even when the doors are all
closed.Rear Cargo Area Light
The switch has three positions:
OFF - The light stays off even when a
door is open.

- The light turns ON or OFF when
a door is opened or closed.
The light goes out gradually dur-
ing 5~6 seconds after the door is
closed.
ON - The light turns ON and stays on
even when the doors are all
closed.Door Courtesy Lamp
The door courtesy lamp comes ON
when the door is opened to assist
when you get in or out and also to
warn passing vehicles.
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CUP HOLDERFront Cup Holder
A cup holder is located on the center
console for holding cups.Rear Cup Holder
To use the rear cup holder, press the
front face, release it and extend from
the console box.
To return the cup holder to its closed
position, push it completely into the
console box. The cup holder latching
mechanism will “click”when it is
locked into position.KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-78
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WARNING
- Hot Liquids
Do not place uncovered cups
of hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills, you
could be burned. Such a burn
to the driver could cause a
loss of control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal
injury in the event of a sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or insecure bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion.
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SUNGLASS HOLDER
(IF EQUIPPED)A compartment is provided at the
overhead console to store sunglass-
es. To open the sunglass holder,
press the cover and the holder will
slowly open. Place your sunglasses
in the compartment door with the
lenses facing out.
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NOTICEClose the sunglass holder while
driving.
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