2006 KIA Sorento key

KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-52
WARNING
If the front passenger seat
should be modified for persons
with disabilities that may affect
the operation of the occupant
classification system, contact
an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
 Even though your vehicle is
equipped with the occupant
classification system, do not
install a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat.
The child could be severely
injured or killed if the airbag
deploys. Children are afford-
ed the most protection in the
event of an accident when
they are restrained by the
proper restraint system in the
rear seat.
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 If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF" indicator is illuminated
when the front passenger's
seat is occupied by a person of
adult size who is seated prop-
erly, or if the "PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF" indicator is not
illuminated when the front pas-
senger's seat is unoccupied or
occupied by a very small per-
son, the occupant classifica-
tion system is not working
properly. Have your vehicle
immediately inspected by your
Kia dealer if the occupant clas-
sification system is not work-
ing properly.
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CAUTION
If the occupant classification
system is not working properly,
the airbag warning light ( ) on
the instrument panel will illumi-
nate. If there is a malfunction of
the occupant classification sys-
tem, the "PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF" indicator will illuminate
and the front passenger's
airbag will not deploy in frontal
crashes even if there is an adult
sized occupant in the front pas-
senger seat. If the SRS airbag
warning light does not illumi-
nate when the ignition key is
turned to "ON" position, if it
remains illuminated after blink-
ing for approximately six sec-
onds, or if it illuminates while
the vehicle is being driven, have
an authorized Kia dealer
inspect the occupant classifica-
tion system with the SRS airbag
system as soon as possible.
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REAR HATCHOpening the Rear Hatch
To open the rear hatch from the out-
side:
1. Insert the door key into the lock
and turn it counterclockwise. You
can also unlock the latch (but not
release it) with the power door lock
system.
2. Reach under the license plate light
shield and pull the rear hatch han-
dle to release the latch.3. Pull the rear hatch back and up to
open.
Make certain that you close the rear
hatch door before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur to
the rear hatch lift cylinders and
attaching hardware if the rear hatch
door is not closed prior to driving.
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S2BLA612A
S2BLA330B
LOCK UNLOCK
WARNING
The rear hatch swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the hatch.
WARNING
- Rear Hatch
Check to be sure the rear
hatch is completely closed
before driving. If the rear
hatch is open, exhaust gases
can enter the vehicle.
Occupants should never ride
in the rear cargo area where
no restraints are available. To
avoid injury in the event of an
accident or sudden stops,
occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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Opening the Rear Hatch Window
To open the rear hatch window, press
the rear hatch window release button
and raise the rear hatch window at
the rear of the vehicle.The window will raise completely by
itself after it has been raised halfway.
To close the rear hatch window, lower
and push down the rear hatch win-
dow firmly. Make sure that the rear
hatch window is securely fastened.
You can also open the rear hatch win-
dow by inserting the key into the rear
hatch key cylinder and turning the
key to the right twice within 3 sec-
onds and raising it.KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-68
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S2BLB351
✽ ✽
NOTICEIf the rear hatch window is left
open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the vehicle result-
ing in serious illness or damage to
the occupants.
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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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S2BLA313B
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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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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PUSHTILTSLIDE
S2BLA738BS2BLA329
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IGNITION SWITCHIlluminated Ignition Switch
Whenever a door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off approximately 10 sec-
onds after closing the door or when
the ignition switch is turned on.Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft
Steering Column Lock
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running. The battery
will discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release the
key; then it returns to the ON position.
The brake warning lamp can be
checked in this position.
If difficulty is experienced in turning
the ignition key to the START posi-
tion, turn the steering wheel right and
left to release the tension and then
turn the key.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-2
PUSH
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✽ ✽
NOTICE -
Manual
Transmission
For your safety, the engine will not
start if the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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Automatic Transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, the shift lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
Manual Transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
WARNING -
Ignition Key
• It is dangerous to turn the
ignition switch to LOCK or
ACC while the vehicle is mov-
ing. You could lose control of
steering and braking.
 The anti-theft steering column
lock (if equipped) is not a sub-
stitute for the parking brake.
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is engaged in 1st
gear for manual transmission,
or P (Park) for automatic
transmission. Set the parking
brake fully AND shut the
engine off. If you do not take
these precautions, the vehicle
may move suddenly and
unexpectedly. Take the igni-
tion key with you.
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 Never reach through the
steering wheel for the ignition
switch or any other controls
while the vehicle is moving.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily
injury or fatal injury.
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STARTING THE ENGINE1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transmission - Depress
the clutch pedal fully and shift the
transmission into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while turn-
ing the ignition switch to the start
position. The starter will not oper-
ate if the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
Automatic Transmission- Place
the transmission shift lever in P
(Park). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
You can also start the engine
when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.3. Turn the ignition switch to START
and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather – below
0°F (–18°C) – or after the vehicle
has not been operated for several
days, let the engine warm up with-
out depressing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without depress-
ing the accelerator.
If the engine fails to start when
the engine is cold:
The engine is “cold” when the engine
coolant temperature drops below
32°F/0°C. A no-start condition may
be caused by an engine that has
become flooded (has excessive fuel
in the cylinders). If this is the case,
use the starting procedure on the fol-
lowing pages.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-4
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NOTICEIf the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions per-
mit, you may put the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and turn the
ignition switch to the START posi-
tion in an attempt to restart the
engine.
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