2006 KIA Sorento warning

Rear Hatch Ajar Warning
This warning light activates when the
rear hatch or rear hatch window are
not closed securely.
Low Fuel Level Warning
This warning light indicates the fuel
tank is nearly empty. The warning
light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 3.1 us gal. (12
liters). Refuel as soon as possible.Rear Hatch Window
Defroster Indicator
This light comes on when the rear
hatch defroster switch is depressed
to remove the frost on the rear hatch
glass.
Press the switch again to shut off the
defroster when the frost is removed.
The rear hatch window defroster will
automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
It will also turn off whenever you
remove the ignition key.Door Ajar Warning
This warning light comes on when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Headlight High Beam
Indicator
This indicator activates when the
headlights are on and in the high
beam position or when the turn signal
lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass
position.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-48
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Air Bag Warning
This warning light will blink for
approximately 6 seconds each time
you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
If this indicator does not do this or if it
illuminates while the vehicle is being
driven, see an Authorized Kia Dealer
for immediate service.
Auto Cruise Indicator
The indicator light illuminates when
the cruise control system is activated.
Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the front
fog lights are ON.4WD Indicator Light
(If equipped)
(Part Time 4WD Only)
When the key is turned to the “ON”
position, the 4WD indicator light will
come on and then go off in a few sec-
onds.
The 4WD indicator light will illuminate
when the transfer shift knob is set to
4HI position (Part time 4WD only).
4WD LOW Indicator Light
(If equipped)
When the key is turned to the “ON”
position, the 4WD Low indicator will
come on and then go off in a few sec-
onds. The 4WD Low indicator light
comes on when the transfer shift
knob is set to 4WD low position.
Part-time 4WD : 4LO position
Full-time 4WD : Low position
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CRUISE
4WD
LOW
CAUTION
 Prolonged driving with the On
Board Diagnostic System
Malfunction Indicator Light
( ) illuminated may cause
damage to the emission con-
trol systems which could
effect driveability and/or fuel
economy.
 If the On Board Diagnostic
System Malfunction Indicator
Light ( ) illuninates, poten-
tial catalytic converter dam-
age is possible which could
result in loss of engine power.
Have the On Board Diagnostic
System inspected as soon as
possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CHECK
CHECK
✽ ✽
NOTICEA loose fuel filler cap may cause the
On Board Diagnostic System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( )
in the instrument panel to illumi-
nate unnecessarily. Always make
sure that the fuel filler cap is tight.
CHECK
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Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Indicator
This warning light indicates the wash-
er fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill
the washer fluid as soon as possible.
Parking Start Warning Chime
(If equipped)
If you drive over 10 km/h with the
parking brake applied, the parking
start warning chime will sound.
Door Ajar Warning Chime
If a door is opened while driving the
vehicle more than 5 km/h, the warn-
ing chime will sound.Safety Belt Warning Chime
Type A
If the driver's safety belt is not fas-
tened when the ignition key is turned
ON, the safety belt warning chime will
sound for approximately 6 seconds.
At this time, if the safety belt is fas-
tened, the chime will stop at once.
Type B
If the driver's safety belt is not fas-
tened when the ignition key is turned
ON or if it is unfastened after the key
is ON, the safety belt warning chime
will sound for approximately 6 sec-
onds. At this time, if the safety belt is
fastened, the chime will stop at once.
Key Reminder Warning Chime
If the front door is opened and the
ignition key is left with the ignition
switch in “LOCK”or “ACC”position,
the key reminder warning chime will
sound. This is to prevent you from
locking your keys in the vehicle.
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CAUTION
If the 4WD indicator light ()
blinks (full-time 4WD) or 4WD
indicator light () and 4WD
LOW indicator light ()illumi-
nate at the same time (part time
4WD), this indicates that there
is a malfunction in the 4WD sys-
tem. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon
as possible.
4WD
LOW
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Windshield Washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 2-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
an appropriate non-abrasive wind-
shield washer fluid to the washer
reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is
located in the front of the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
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HILO
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N
INT
INT
OFF
OFF
FS
REAR
INT
TIME
PULL
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NOTICE To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
 To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
 To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on contact
with the windshield and
obscure your vision.✽ ✽
NOTICETo prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
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HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERThe hazard warning flasher causes
the rear tail lights and front turn sig-
nal lights to flash on and off, which
serves as a warning to other drivers
to exercise caution when approach-
ing or passing your vehicle.
To activate the flasher, depress the
hazard warning flasher switch. This
switch operates in any ignition switch
position.
To turn the flashers off, depress the
switch again.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-66
AU TO
AUTO AMB
OFF TEMPMODE
AMB
A/C
A/C
L
R
H
M
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
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Ashtrays
Front ashtray
To use the ashtray, press the front
face and release it to allow the ciga-
rette lighter and ashtray to slowly
extend from center panel.
To remove the ashtray, grasp the ash-
tray bucket and carefully pull it out.
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✽ ✽
NOTICE Do not hold the lighter in after it
is already heated because it will
overheat.
 Only a genuine Kia lighter or
equivalent should be used in the
cigarette lighter socket. The use
of plug-in accessories (shavers,
hand-held vacuums, and coffee
pots, for example) may damage
the socket or cause electrical fail-
ure.
 If the lighter does not pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
WARNING
-Ashtray Use
Do not use the vehicle’s ash-
trays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or match-
es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
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Rear Ashtray
You can open the rear ashtray by
pulling it out by its top edge. To
remove the ashtray to empty or
clean, push the tab inside, lift it up
slightly and pull it all the way out.Glove Box
The glove box door can be locked or
unlocked with a key.
To open the glove box door, pull the
latch out and let the glove box open.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in
case of an accident or sudden
stop, always keep the glove box
door closed while driving.✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not leave valuables in the glove
box to avoid theft.
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Recirculated air position
If you press the air intake
control button once (recir-
culate), almost all outside
air flow into the vehicle is
shut off, and air within the
vehicle will be recirculated.
This position can be used
temporarily for maximum
heating or cooling (if
equipped with an air condi-
tioning) and to help pre-
vent undesirable outside
air flow into the vehicle.Outside (fresh) air position
If you press the air intake
control button again, the
air position will be changed
to outside (fresh) air and
air will enter the ventilation
system from outside the
vehicle. Use this position
for normal ventilation and
heating.
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake control is set to the outside
(fresh) air position automatically if
any of following occur.
The mode is selected to the,
or while the system is activated.
The ignition switch is turned off.
The fan is off.
Press the air intake control button to
select the recirculated air position
while the ignition switch is on.
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CAUTION
Continued climate control sys-
tem operation in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
WARNING
Don’t sleep in a vehicle with air
conditioning system or heating
system on. It may cause serious
harm or death to passengers
due to a drop in the oxygen
level and/or body temperature.
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