2006 KIA Sorento roof

ROOF RACK (IF EQUIPPED)If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load things on top of your vehicle. The
two cross bars on the roof rack can
be repositioned forward or rearward
for conveniently loading cargo or lug-
gage. With an assistant on the oppo-
site side of the vehicle, press and
hold the slider lock buttons on each
side, then move the cross bar to the
desired position. Release the buttons
and lock the cross bar by moving the
crossbar slightly forward or rearward.Loading cargo or luggage above
45 kg (100 lbs) on the roof rack
may damage your vehicle.
When you carry large objects,
never let them hang over the rear or
the sides of your vehicle.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
as you are driving, check frequent-
ly to make sure the luggage carrier
and cargo are still securely fas-
tened.
Always drive your vehicle at a mod-
erate speed.
Loading cargo or luggage over
specification on the roof rack may
damage stability of your vehicle.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-89
S2BLA618B
ROOF RACK45 kg (100 lbs.)
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED✽ ✽
NOTICE The cross bars should be posi-
tioned before carrying a load on
the roof rack.
 In case the sunroof is equipped,
do not position roof rack loads
that could interfere with opening
of the sunroof.
 The following specification is
maximum weight when loading
cargo or luggage.
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Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle
is defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle
(SUV). SUV’s have higher ground
clearance and a narrower track to
make them capable of performing in
a wide variety of off-road applica-
tions. Specific design characteristics
give them a higher center of gravity
than ordinary cars. An advantage of
the higher ground clearance is a bet-
ter view of the road, which allows you
to anticipate problems. They are not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
drive vehicles, any more than low-rid-
ing sports cars are designed to per-
form satisfactorily in off-road condi-
tions. Due to this risk, driver and pas-
sengers are strongly recommended
to buckle their seatbelts.In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-
son is more likely to die than a person
wearing a seatbelt. There are steps
that a driver can make to reduce the
risk of a rollover. If at all possible,
avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, do not load your roof rack with
heavy cargo, and never modify your
vehicle in any way.DRIVING TIPS5-12
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Loading your vehicle for Off-Road
Driving
There are some important items to
remember about how to properly load
your vehicle.
 The heaviest things should be in
the cargo area and forward of your
rear axle. Place heavier items as far
forward as you can.
 Be sure the load is properly
secured, so driving over off-road
terrain doesn’t shift your load or
throw items toward the driver or
passengers.
DRIVING TIPS
5-17
WARNING
- Cargo
 Cargo piled close to the
height of (or higher than) the
seat backs can be thrown for-
ward during a sudden stop or
on downhill slopes. You or
your passengers could be
severely injured. Keep cargo
below the top of the seat
backs and, if possible, do not
pile separate items.
 Unsecured cargo in the cargo
area can be tossed about
when driving on the highways
or over rough terrain. You or
your passengers can be
struck by flying objects and
severely injured. Secure the
cargo properly.
(Continued)
(Continued)
 Cargo should not be carried
on the roof without a proper
roof rack installed. The roof
rack will hold a maximum of
100 lbs. (45 kg). Heavy loads
in a roof rack raise the vehi-
cle’s center of gravity, making
it more likely to roll over. You
can be seriously or fatally
injured if the vehicle rolls
over. Do not load cargo on the
roof while driving off-road, if
at all possible. Put heavy
loads inside the cargo area,
not on the roof or in a roof
rack. Keep cargo in the cargo
area as far forward and low as
possible.
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Fuse panel description
Driver-side kick panelIN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-10
( )
( ) (
) ( ) ( )
( )
W/SHD
15AS/ROOF
20A
( )PREMIUM
AUDIO30A
( )S/WARMER20A
(
)
O/S MIRROR10A
(
)
RELAY COIL10ASTART
10A
METER
10AENGINE
10A HAZARD
15AP/SCK(CTR)
15A
CIGAR (FRT)
15A

DRL/OBD-II10AWIPER(FRT)
20A
TCCS
20AROOM LAMP10A FOG (RR)
15AP/SCK
(FRT,RR)
30ASTOP LAMP
20ATURN LAMP
10A
A/BAG
10A
( )TRAILER15A WIPER(RR)
10AACC
10A
22 23 24 19 20 21
16 17 18
13 14 15 10 11 12789 456 123USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY.
*( ) IS OPTION.
Description FUSE RATING PROTECTED OMPONENT
1. W/SHD 15 A Defroster
2. S/ROOF 20 A Sunroof
3. START 10 A Starting system, PCM, ACC
4. HAZARD 15 A Turn & Hazard flasher unit
5. P/SCK(CTR) 15 A Center power socket
6. CIGAR (FRT) 15 A Cigar lighter
7. DRL/OBD-II 10 A Check connector
8. WIPER (FRT) 20 A Wiper & Washer, Head light,
Front
heater & Aircon, Cooling system, Defroster
9. P/SCK (FRT, RR) 30 A Front and rear power socket
10. RELAY COIL 10 A Relay coil
11. WIPER (RR) 10 A Wiper & Washer, ETWIS, Heater & Aircon,
Trip computer, sunroof
12. ACC 10 A Power mirror, Cigar lighter, Power Socket,
Clock, Keyless entry, Audio
13. TCCS 20 A Transfer case control unit
14. FOG (RR) 15 A Rear fog lamp
15. O/S MIRROR 10 A Electric remote control mirror
16. ROOM LAMP 10 A Instrument cluster, ETWIS, Head light, DRL,
Keyless entry, Room lamp, Sunvior lamp, Clock
17. S/WARMER 20 A Seat warmer
18.
PREMIUM AUDIO
30 A Audio
19. STOP LAMP 20 A Stop light
20. TURN LAMP 10 A Turn & Hazard flasher unit
21. A/BAG 10 A Airbag
22. METER 10 A PCM, ACC, Trip computer, Stop light ,DRL,
ETWIS, Instrument cluster, Front heater & Aircon
23. TRAILER 15 A Trailer accessory
24. ENGINE 10 APCM, Cooling, Speed sensor, Diagnosis connector,
ACC, Instrument cluster, ABS
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Maintenance
For optimal battery performance:
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petro-
leum jelly or terminal grease.Rinse any spilled electrolyte from
the battery immediately with a solu-
tion of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended time, disconnect
the battery cables.
Items to be reset after the battery
has been replaced or the battery
cables have been disconnected
and reinstalled.
Sunroof (See page 3-83)
Clock (See page 4-67)
Multi-Meter (See page 4-52)
Climate control system (See pages
4-71 and 4-79)Battery Recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.MAINTENANCE7-24
S2BLA721
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SPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information
only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for
more precise and more up-to-date information.SPECIFICATIONS8-2
Item mm (in)
Overall length w/o bumper guard 4,567 (179.8)
Overall length with bumper guard 4,625 (182.1)
Overall width w/o wide garnish 1,863 (73.3)
Overall width with wide garnish 1,884 (74.2)
Overall height w/o roof rack 1,730 (68.1)
Overall height with roof rack 1,810 (71.3)
Front tread 1,580 (62.2)
Rear tread 1,580 (62.2)
Wheelbase 2,710 (106.7)
Dimensions
Weights
Refer to the compliance label describing GVWR &
GAWR weights attached to your vehicle.
(see page 5-44, Label information)
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K
eys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Label Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Limited Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Luggage center box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
Luggage Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86M
aintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Manual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-74
Multi-Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
O
verheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
R
ear Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Road Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Special Driving Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Starting the Gasoline Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Suggestions for Economical Operation . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Sunglass Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83Tips on Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Tonneau cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34U
sing Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
INDEX
9-3
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