2006 KIA Sorento heating

Automatic Operation
The Full Automatic Temperature
Control (FATC) system automatically
controls the heating and cooling sys-
tem as follows;
1. Push the AUTO button. The indica-
tor light will come on and the
modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by temperature set-
ting.
2. Push the TEMP button to set the
desired temperature.
If the temperature setting is
LO (17°C/62°F), the air condition-
ing system will operate continu-
ously.3. To turn the automatic operation off,
press any button except tempera-
ture control button and AMB but-
ton. If you press the mode selec-
tion button, air-conditioning button,
defrost button, air intake control
button, fan speed button, the
selected function will be controlled
manually while other functions
operate automatically.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-80
AUTO
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NOTICENever place anything over the sen-
sor located on the instrument panel
to ensure better control of the heat-
ing and cooling system.
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NOTICEIf the battery has been discharged
or disconnected, the temperature
mode will reset as Centigrade
degree.
This is normal condition and you
can adjust the temperature mode
from Centigrade to Fahrenheit as
follows;
Press the temperature down button
3 seconds or more with the AMB
button held down. The display
shows that the unit of temperature
is adjusted to Centigrade or
Fahrenheit.
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Manual Operation
The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually as well by
pushing buttons other than the AUTO
button. In this case, the system
sequentially works according the
order of buttons selected.
The functions of the buttons which
are not selected will be controlled
automatically.
Press the AUTO button in order to
convert to automatic control of the
system.Temperature Control
Button
The temperature will increase to the
maximum HI (32°C/90°F) by pushing
the up button. Each push of the but-
ton will cause the temperature to
increase by 0.5 °C (1°F).
The temperature will decrease to the
minimum LO (17°C/62°F) by pushing
the down button. Each push of the
button will cause the temperature to
decrease by 0.5°C (1°F).Ambient Button
The ambient temperature will be dis-
played for 5 seconds. before return-
ing to the previous indication.
If you press AMB button again, the
previous indication will be displayed.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-81
TEMP
AMB
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Fan Speed Control
Button
The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by pressing the appro-
priate fan speed control button.
The higher the fan speed is, the more
air is delivered.
Pressing the “OFF”button turns off
the fan.
- Fan off
- Low speed
- Medium speed
- High speed
- Maximum speed Air Flow Control Button
This is used to select outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air posi-
tion.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, push the control button.
Recirculated air position
The indicator light is illuminated when
the air intake control is in recirculated
air position.
With the recirculated air position
selected, air from passenger com-
partment will be drawn through the
heating system and heated or cooled
according to the function selected.Outside (fresh) air posi-
tion
The indicator light on the button is
illuminated when the air intake con-
trol is set to the outside (fresh) air
position.
With the outside (fresh) air position
selected, air enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or cooled
according to the function selected.
The system will automatically switch
to the outside (fresh) air position
whenever the ignition is turned ON.
To cancel the automatic outside
(fresh) air selection, refer to the can-
cel procedure in the windshield
defrosting and defogging section.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-82
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Mode Selection Button
The mode selection button controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
The air flow outlet port is same as
manual climate control system.
Face position
Air flow is directed toward
the upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct
the air discharged from the
outlet. (outlet port: , )
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-83
B
D
MODE
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NOTICEIt should be noted that prolonged
operation of the heating in recircu-
lated air position will cause fogging
of the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passenger
compartment will become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the “recirculated
air position” selected, will result in
excessively dry air in the passenger
compartment.
CAUTION
Continued climate control sys-
tem operation in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
WARNING
Do not sleep in a vehicle with air
conditioning system or heating
system on. It may cause serious
harm or death due to a drop in
the oxygen level and/or body
temperature.
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EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEMThe emissions control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the Warranty
and Consumer Information Manual in
your vehicle.
Vehicle Modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your Kia could affect
its performance, safety or durability
and may even violate governmental
safety and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
(Carbon Monoxide)
 Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately by an authorized Kia
dealer. If you ever suspect exhaust
fumes are coming into your vehicle,
drive it only with all the windows
fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately. Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
 When the vehicle is stopped in an
open area for more than a short
time with the engine running, adjust
the heating or cooling system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
 Never sit in a parked or stopped
vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
 When the engine stalls or fails to
start, excessive attempts to re-start
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.
DRIVING TIPS
5-3
WARNING
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is dan-
gerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
following to avoid CO poisoning.
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Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear the area around your front
wheels. Then, shift back and forth
between 1 (First) and R (Reverse) in
vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission or R (Reverse) and any
forward gear in vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission. Do
not race the engine, and spin the
wheels as little as possible. If you are
still stuck after a few tries, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle to
avoid engine overheating and possi-
ble damage to the transmission,
transfer case (if equipped), or differ-
ential.Driving at Night
Because night driving presents many
more hazards than driving in the day-
light, here are some important tips to
remember:
 Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as
it may be more difficult to see at
night, especially in areas where
there may not be any street lights.
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver’s headlights.
 Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlights will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the head-
lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
DRIVING TIPS
5-9
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NOTICEProlonged rocking may cause
engine over-heating, transmission
or transfer case (if equipped) dam-
age or failure, and tire damage.
WARNING- Spinning Tires
Do not spin the wheels, espe-
cially at speeds more than 35
mph (56 km/h). Spinning the
wheels at high speeds when the
vehicle is stationary could
cause a tire to overheat,
explode and injure bystanders.
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USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVEDriving on Snow- or Ice-Covered
Roads (“4HI, 4LO” for Part-time
4WD Operation or “AUTO” for
Full-time 4WD Operation)
 Use snow tires. See “Tires” in this
section for more information.
 Keep an adequate distance
between yourself and other vehi-
cles.
 Avoid sudden braking, acceleration
or steering. These actions can
cause your vehicle to lose traction.Driving in Sand or Mud (“4HI,
4LO” for Part-time 4WD Operation
or “AUTO” for Full-time 4WD
Operation)
 Avoid sudden braking, acceleration
or steering. These actions can
cause your vehicle to get stuck in
the sand or mud.
 Drive at low speeds whenever pos-
sible.
 You may need to get out of your
vehicle at times to check road con-
ditions.
 If you get stuck in the sand or mud,
try placing stones, wood or other
similar materials under the tires to
get traction, or move forward and
backward repeatedly to get
unstuck.DRIVING TIPS5-14
WARNING
- Traction
Make sure that no one stands in
front of or behind the tires when
materials are placed under the
tires to get more traction. The
tires may cause loose materials
to fly out from under the vehi-
cle, potentially causing serious
bodily injury or death.
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NOTICEProlonged rocking may cause
engine damage, overheating, trans-
mission differential or transfer case
damage or failure and tire damage.
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Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It
should never weigh more than 1,590
kg (3,500 lbs.) with trailer brakes. But
even that can be too heavy depend-
ing on the number of passengers.
It depends on how you plan to use
your trailer. For example, speed, alti-
tude, road grades, outside tempera-
ture and how much your vehicle is
used to pull a trailer are all important.
The ideal trailer weight can also
depend on any special equipment
that you have on your vehicle.
DRIVING TIPS
5-35
ItemFour Wheel Drive Two Wheel Drive
A/T M/T A/T M/T
Maximum GCWR3,681 kg 3,662 kg 3,592 kg 3,573 kg
(8,115 lbs) (8,074 lbs) (7,919 lbs) (7,877 lbs)
Maximum
Trailer Weight
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NOTICE For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on how to calcu-
late your vehicle load, refer to Weight of the Vehicle in this chapter.
 The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trail-
er must not exceed the GCWR.
 When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and/or on
steep grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from
overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of interior tempera-
ture.
Without brake system : 750 kg (1,650 lbs)
With brake system : 1,590 kg (3,500 lbs)
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