2006 KIA Sorento warning

BRAKES AND CLUTCHChecking Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN indicators on
the side of the reservoir.Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake/clutch fluid
contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumu-
lated mileage. This is a normal condi-
tion associated with the wear of the
brake/clutch linings. If the fluid level
becomes low frequently, have the
brake/clutch system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake/clutch
fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
Lubricants’’ later in this section.)
Never mix different types of fluid.MAINTENANCE7-14
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NOTICEIn the event the brake/clutch sys-
tem requires frequent additions of
fluid, the vehicle should be inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
When changing and adding
brake/clutch fluid, handle it
carefully. Do not let it come in
contact with your eyes. If
brake/clutch fluid should come
in contact with your eyes,
immediately flush them with a
large quantity of fresh tap
water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possi-
ble.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(IF EQUIPPED)Checking the Automatic
Transmission Fluid Level
The automatic transmission fluid level
should be checked regularly.The volume of the transmission fluid
changes with temperature. Although
it is best to check the level after hav-
ing driven the vehicle for at least 30
minutes, the level can be checked
after warming the fluid using the pro-
cedure below.
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Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
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NOTICE Low transmission fluid level
causes transmission slippage.
Overfilling can cause foaming,
loss of fluid and transmission
malfunction.
 The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal-
function and failure.
WARNING- Parking Brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, set the parking
brake and depress the brake
pedal before moving the shift
lever.
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LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDSChecking the Washer Fluid Level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available. In cold
climates, use washer solvent with
antifreeze to prevent freezing.Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door hinges, hood hinges, and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood second-
ary latch keeps the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is
released.
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Washer fluid
WARNING
Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
Windshield washer fluid
agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
it's occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is
poisonous to humans and
animals. Do not drink and
avoid contacting windshield
washer fluid. Serious injury or
death could occur.
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BATTERY
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
- Battery
dangers
Always read the follow-
ing instructions carefully
when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.
Hydrogen, which is a
highly combustible gas,
is always present in bat-
tery cells and may
explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the
reach of children
because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do not
allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
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If any electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 min-
utes and get immediate
medical attention. If pos-
sible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or
cloth until medical atten-
tion is received.
If electrolyte gets on
your skin, thoroughly
wash the contacted area.
If you feel a pain or a
burning sensation, get
medical attention imme-
diately.
Wear eye protection
when charging or work-
ing near a battery.
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
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When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, excessive pressure
on the case may cause battery
acid to leak, resulting in per-
sonal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Never attempt to charge the
battery when the battery
cables are connected.
The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage.
Never touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.
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Disconnect the battery charg-
er in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger
main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp
from the negative battery
terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp
from the positive battery
terminal.
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NOTICE Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn
off all accessories and stop the
engine.
 The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
WARNING - Recharging Battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precau-
tions:
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
an area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes,
sparks, or flame near the bat-
tery.
Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gassing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 120°F (49°C).
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
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TIRES AND WHEELSTire Care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain the recommended
tire inflation pressures and stay with-
in the load limits and weight distribu-
tion recommended for your vehicle.
Inflation Pressures
All tire pressures (including the
spare) should be checked monthly
when the tires are cold.“Cold Tires”
means the vehicle has not been driv-
en for at least three hours or driven
less than one mile (1.6 km).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for optimum vehicle han-
dling, and minimum tire wear.
The front and rear tires should be 30
psi (2.1 kg/cm²). The full-size spare
should be inflated to 30 psi (2.1
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WARNING
Severe underinflation (10 psi or
more) can lead to severe heat
build-up, especially on hot days
and when driving at high speed.
This can potentially cause tread
separation and other tire irregu-
larities to appear that can result
in the loss of vehicle control
leading to severe injury or
death.
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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
mended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
of-balance wheels, severe braking or
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
bulges in the tread or side of tire.
Replace the tire if you find either of
these conditions. Replace tires show-
ing fabric or cord. After rotation, be
sure to bring the front and rear tire
pressures to specification and check
lug nut tightness.
Refer to Section 8, Specifications.
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WARNING
- Tire Inflation
Over inflation or under inflation
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. You
could lose control and have a
serious accident. Follow all the
guidelines about proper tire
maintenance.
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended cold tire pres-
sures by 4 to 6 psi (28 to 41
kPa). Do not release air from
warm tires to adjust the pres-
sure. The tires will be underin-
flated.
Underinflation results in
excessive wear, poor han-
dling, reduced fuel economy,
and possibility of blowouts
from overheated tires. Also,
low tire pressure can cause
poor seating of the tire bead.
If the tire pressure is exces-
sively low, wheel deformation
and/or tire separation is pos-
sible.
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So keep you tire pressures at
the proper levels. If a tire fre-
quently needs refilling, have it
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer or a competent tire
shop.
Overinflation produces a
harsh ride, handling prob-
lems, excessive wear at the
center of the tire tread, pro-
longed braking distance and a
greater possibility of damage
from road hazards.
Be sure to reinstall the tire
inflation valve caps. Without
the valve cap, dirt or moisture
could get into the valve core
and cause air leakage. If the
cap have been lost, install
new one as soon as possible.
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Wheel Replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
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WARNING
- Tire Inflation
Driving on worn-out tires or
mis-matched tires is very haz-
ardous. Worn-out tires reduce
braking effectiveness, steer-
ing accuracy, and traction.
You are also more likely to
have a blowout on a worn-out
tire. Replace any tire showing
signs of being worn out.
Your vehicle is equipped with
tires designed to provide for
safe ride and handling capa-
bility. Do not use a size and
type of tire and wheel that is
different from the one that is
originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehi-
cle, which could lead to han-
dling failure or rollover and
serious injury.
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When replacing the tires, be
sure to equip all four tires with
the tire and wheel of the same
size, type, tread, brand and
load-carrying capacity. If you
nevertheless decide to equip
your vehicle with any
tire/wheel combination not
recommended by Kia for off
road driving, you should not
use these tires for highway
driving.
The use of any other tire size
or type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, tire clearance, and
speedometer calibration.
Replace all four tires at the
same time. Replacing tires in
part can seriously affect your
vehicle’s handling.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
snow chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.
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