2006 KIA Sorento light

AUTO FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHThe auto fuel cutoff switch is located
on the passenger’s side of the engine
compartment. In the event of a colli-
sion or sudden impact, the auto fuel
cutoff device cuts off the fuel supply.
If this device is activated, it must be
reset by pressing in on the top of the
switch before the engine can be
restarted.
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Before resetting the auto fuel
cutoff switch, the fuel line
should be checked for fuel
leaks.
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NOTICE If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
Kia cap or the equivalent speci-
fied for your vehicle. An incorrect
fuel filler cap can result in a seri-
ous malfunction of the fuel sys-
tem or emission control system.
Correct replacement caps are
available at authorized Kia deal-
ers.
 Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type
of fuel spilled on painted surfaces
may damage the paint.
 A loose fuel filler cap may cause
the “Check Engine” light in the
instrument panel to illuminate
unnecessarily.
 If the fuel filler lid will not open
in cold weather because the area
around it is frozen, push or light-
ly tap the lid.
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Do not light any fire around a
gas station. DO NOT use
matches or a lighter and DO
NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cig-
arette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially dur-
ing refueling. Automotive fuel
is highly flammable and can,
when ignited, result in explo-
sion by flames.
If a fire breaks out during
refueling, leave the vicinity of
the vehicle, and immediately
contact the manager of the
gas station or contact the
police and local fire depart-
ment. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
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STEERING WHEELHorn
To sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.Tilt Steering (If equipped)
To change the steering wheel angle,
pull the lock release lever, adjust the
steering wheel to the desired angle,
then release the lock release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place. The
steering wheel should be positioned
so that it feels comfortable to you
when driving, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
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- Tilt Steering
Never adjust the position of
the steering wheel while the
vehicle is in motion, or you
may lose control of the vehi-
cle.
After adjusting, push the
steering wheel up and down
to be certain it is locked in
position.
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 To sound the horn, press the
area indicated by the horn
symbol on your steering
wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when
this area is pressed.
 Do not strike the horn severely
to operate it, or hit it with your
fist. Do not press on the horn
with a sharp-pointed object.
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Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
(If equipped)
The outside rearview mirror heater is
actuated in conjunction with the rear
window defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the
switch for the rear window defroster.
The outside rearview mirror glass will
be heated for defrosting or defogging
and will give you improved rear vision
in inclement weather conditions.
Push the switch again to turn the
heater off. The outside rearview mir-
ror heater automatically turns itself
off after 20 minutes.Folding the Outside Rearview mir-
ror
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp
the housing of mirror and then fold it
towards the rear of the vehicle.Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Manual type
Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you start
driving and while the day/night lever
is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driv-
ing. Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.
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Electric type (if equipped)
The electric day/night rearview mirror
automatically controls the glare from
the headlights of the car behind you.
Adjust the rearview mirror to the
desired position.
Press the “O”button to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function off. The mir-
ror indicator light will turn off.
Press the “I”button to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function on. The mir-
ror indicator light will illuminate.
INTERIOR LIGHTSMap Light
The lights are switched ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switches.
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Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision out
the rear window.
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Dome Light
The dome light has three buttons:
OFF - The light stays OFF even
when a door is open.
DOOR - The light turns ON or OFF
when a door is opened or
closed.
The light goes out gradually
during 5~6 seconds after
the door is closed.
ON - The light turns ON and stays on
even when the doors are all
closed.Rear Cargo Area Light
The switch has three positions:
OFF - The light stays off even when a
door is open.

- The light turns ON or OFF when
a door is opened or closed.
The light goes out gradually dur-
ing 5~6 seconds after the door is
closed.
ON - The light turns ON and stays on
even when the doors are all
closed.Door Courtesy Lamp
The door courtesy lamp comes ON
when the door is opened to assist
when you get in or out and also to
warn passing vehicles.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENTCenter Tray
To use the storage compartment,
press the front face, and then release
it to allow the storage compartment to
slowly extend from the instrument
panel.Multi Box
The multi box may be opened by
pulling it out by its handle grip. It can
be used for storing small items.Center Console Storage
To use the console storage compart-
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Do not put gas lighters and
other explosive materials in the
vehicle. These may cause explo-
sion if the vehicle is exposed for
extended periods outside in hot
weather.
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ELECTRICAL POWER
OUTLET (IF EQUIPPED)
To plug in auxiliary electrical equip-
ment, flip the outlet cover open from
the edge of the cover and follow the
proper installation instructions that
are included with any electrical
equipment you install. Maximum
electrical draw must not exceed 10
ampere at 12 volts after engine is
started.
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 If you have to use to the electrical
accessories that draw higher
power (vacuum cleaner, lights,
cooler, etc.) only use the power out-
let intermittently and with greater
caution.
 Long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with electrical
accessories plugged in) will dis-
charge the vehicle’s battery and
degrade the battery life.
 Cap the cover of power outlet
when not in use.
 Some electronic devices can cause
electronic interference and when
plugged into a vehicle's power out-
let. These devices may cause exces-
sive audio static and malfunctions
in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
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NOTICE Use when the engine is running,
and remove a plug from the power
outlet after using the electric appli-
ance. Using when the engine stops
or remaining the electric appliance
with plugged in for many hours
may cause the battery to be dis-
charged.
 Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operation level
when you have to use the power
socket while using air-conditioner
or heater.
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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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