2006 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

STORAGE COMPARTMENTCenter Tray
To use the storage compartment,
press the front face, and then release
it to allow the storage compartment to
slowly extend from the instrument
panel.Multi Box
The multi box may be opened by
pulling it out by its handle grip. It can
be used for storing small items.Center Console Storage
To use the console storage compart-
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Do not put gas lighters and
other explosive materials in the
vehicle. These may cause explo-
sion if the vehicle is exposed for
extended periods outside in hot
weather.
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Under Tray (If equipped)
The under tray is located under the
front passenger’s seat and can be
opened by pulling it 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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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in
case of an accident or sudden
stop, always keep the glove box
door closed while driving.✽ ✽
NOTICETo avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the glove box.
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ELECTRICAL POWER
OUTLET (IF EQUIPPED)
To plug in auxiliary electrical equip-
ment, flip the outlet cover open from
the edge of the cover and follow the
proper installation instructions that
are included with any electrical
equipment you install. Maximum
electrical draw must not exceed 10
ampere at 12 volts after engine is
started.
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 If you have to use to the electrical
accessories that draw higher
power (vacuum cleaner, lights,
cooler, etc.) only use the power out-
let intermittently and with greater
caution.
 Long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with electrical
accessories plugged in) will dis-
charge the vehicle’s battery and
degrade the battery life.
 Cap the cover of power outlet
when not in use.
 Some electronic devices can cause
electronic interference and when
plugged into a vehicle's power out-
let. These devices may cause exces-
sive audio static and malfunctions
in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
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NOTICE Use when the engine is running,
and remove a plug from the power
outlet after using the electric appli-
ance. Using when the engine stops
or remaining the electric appliance
with plugged in for many hours
may cause the battery to be dis-
charged.
 Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operation level
when you have to use the power
socket while using air-conditioner
or heater.
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SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)If your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, you can slide or tilt your sun-
roof with the sunroof switches located
on the overhead console.
Sliding the Sunroof
The sunroof can be opened or closed
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position. To slide the sunroof,
momentarily press “OPEN”() on
the SLIDE switch. The sunroof will
slide all the way open. To stop the
sunroof sliding at any point, press
any sunroof switch. To close the sun-
roof, press “CLOSE”( ) on the
SLIDE switch and hold it until it is
closed completely.Tilting the Sunroof
To tilt the sunroof, momentarily press
“UP”( ) on the TILT switch. The
sunroof will tilt all the way up. To stop
the sunroof tilting at any point, press
any sunroof switches.
To close it, press “DOWN”() on
the TILT switch and hold it until it is
closed completely.
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NOTICEThe sunroof cannot slide when it is
in the tilt position nor can it be tilt-
ed while in an open or slide posi-
tion.
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Sunshade
The sunshade will be opened with
the glass panel automatically when
the glass panel is slid. You will have to
close it manually if you want it closed.In case of an Emergency
If the sunroof does not open electri-
cally:
1. Remove the overhead console.
2. Insert the emergency handle (pro-
vided with the vehicle) and turn the
handle clockwise to open or coun-
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NOTICE Do not depress the sunroof switch
longer than necessary. It could
cause the failure of the sunroof
motor.
 Periodically remove any dirt that
may accumulate on the guide rail.
 If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the
glass or the motor could be dam-
aged.
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Resetting the Sunroof
When your battery happens to be dis-
connected or discharged, or you use
the emergency handle to operate the
sunroof, you have to reset your sun-
roof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON
position
2. Tilt the sunroof up fully as follows:
Case A :When the sunroof has
closed completely or
been tilted:
Press the TILT UP but-
ton for 1 second then
release it.
Case B :When the sunroof has
slid open:
Press and hold the
close button for more
than 5 seconds until the
sunroof has closed com-
pletely, then press the
TILT UP button for 1
second and release it.3. Press and hold the TILT UP button
once again until the sunroof
moves slightly and returns to the
original TILT UP position.
4. Release the TILT Up button when
the procedure is finished. The
sunroof system is reset.
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ANTENNA Fixed Rod Antenna
Your car uses a fixed rod antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals.
This antenna is removable. To
remove the antenna, turn it counter-
clockwise. To install the antenna, turn
it clockwise.
LUGGAGE NET
(IF EQUIPPED)To keep items from shifting in the
trunk, you can use the four rings
located in the trunk to attach the
cargo net.
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 Be sure to remove the anten-
na before washing the car in
an automatic car wash or it
may be damaged.
 When reinstalling your anten-
na, it is important that it is
fully tightened to ensure prop-
er reception.
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TONNEAU COVER
(IF EQUIPPED)Use the tonneau cover to hide items
stored in the cargo area.To use the tonneau cover, pull the
handle backward and insert the
edges into the slots of the slide rails.
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Do not put fragile, bulky or
excessive quantity of items into
luggage net. They could be
damaged.
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WARNING
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch. ALWAYS keep face and
body out of recoll path.
DO NOT use when strap has
visible signs of wear or dam-
age.
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