2006 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

Checking a tire life
If any tires that are over 6 years
based on the manufacturing date, tire
strength and performance decline
with age naturally (even if the tires
are not used like a spare tire).
Therefore, the tires should be
replaced by new ones including the
spare tire. You can find the manufac-
turing date on the tire sidewall (possi-
bly only on the inside of the wheel),
which has DOT marking. DOT is seri-
al numbers on tires, which consist of
a combination of numbers and
English letters. You can check the
manufacturing date to the last four
position of the DOT.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example ;
DOT XXXX XXXX 1602 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2002.
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WARNING- Tire Temperature
The temperature grade for the
tire on your vehicle is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat build-up
and possible sudden tire fail-
ure. This can cause loss of vehi-
cle control and serious injury or
death.
WARNING
A tire more than 6 years old may
cause separation of the cord
layers inside the tire leading to
loss of vehicle or a serious
injury. Therefore, make sure to
check the manufacturing date
and replace the old tire in 6
years after the tire manufactur-
ing date.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Replacement
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the light assembly from
the body of the vehicle loosening
the bolts.
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S2BLA725A Headlight
Headlight
 Front turn signal light


WARNING- Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake
and ensure that the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position to avoid sudden move-
ment of the vehicle and burning
your fingers or receiving an
electric shock.
WARNING- Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if bro-
ken.
Always handle them carefully,
and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installed
in a headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when
changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool before handling
it.
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3. Disconnect the headlight main
electrical connector.4. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.5. Disconnect the headlight bulb
socket-connector.
6. Unsnap the headlight bulb retain-
ing wire by depressing the end of it
and pushing it upward.MAINTENANCE7-34
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSE
CLOSE
S2BLA726
S2BLA726A Headlight main
electrical connector
S2BLA759
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7. Remove the bulb from the head-
light assembly.
8. Install a new headlight bulb and
snap the headlight bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb.
9. Connect the headlight bulb socket-
connector.
10. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
11. Connect the headlight main con-
nector.
12. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.Front Turn Signal Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the light assembly from
the body of the vehicle removing
the bolts.
3. Disconnect the front turn signal
light electrical connector.4. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it until
the tabs on the bulb align with the
slot in the socket. Pull the bulb out
of the socket.
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S2BLA729
S2BLA726C Front turn signal light
electrical connector
S2BLA726B
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6. Install a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
8. Connect the front turn signal light
electrical connector.
9. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.Front Fog Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Reach your hand into the front
bumper below the fog light hous-
ing.2. Remove the socket from the hous-
ing by turning the socket counter
clockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
housing.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Install the socket in the housing by
aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the housing. Insert the
socket into the housing and turn
the socket clockwise.MAINTENANCE7-36
S2BLA737
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Interior Lights Bulb Replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the interior
light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
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DOWN
PUSHMODE
/SETUP
S2BLA738A
O
F
FDOORON
S2BLA739
OFF ON
S2BLA740S2BLA750
Doom light Map lightRear cargo area light
Door courtesy light
CAUTION
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF”
button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.
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Vanity Mirror Light
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the sunvi-
sor.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Align the lens tabs with the light
housing notches and snap the lens
into place.Center High-Mounted Stoplight
Bulb Replacement
1. Open the rear hatch.
2. Remove the trim from the rear
hatch after removing fasteners of
the both sides on the trim.3. Separate the socket and the lens
part by pulling the socket retaining
tabs outward.MAINTENANCE7-38
S2BLA742
S2BLA743
S2BLA752
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4. Remove the bulbs by pulling them
straight out.
5. Install new bulbs in the socket.
6. Install the trim securely with the
fasteners.License Plate Light
1. Loosen the lens retaining screws
with a cross-tip screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens securely with the
lens retaining screws.Rear Combination Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Open the rear hatch.
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S2BLA746A Stop/Tail light
Turn signal light
 Back up light
 Side marker light


S2BLA744A
S2BLA745
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