2006 KIA Sorento headlights

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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Day/Night lever
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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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CAUTION
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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Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approx-
imate number of engine revolutions
per minute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the cor-
rect shift points and to prevent lug-
ging the engine and/or over-revving
the engine.The tachometer pointer may move
slightly when the ignition switch is in
ACC or ON position with the engine
OFF. This movement is normal and
will not affect the accuracy of the
tachometer once the engine is run-
ning.
Instrument Panel Illumination
(If equipped)
When the vehicle’s parking lights or
headlights are on, the instrument
panel lights activate. This makes the
instruments and controls visible in
darkness. To adjust the instrument
panel illumination intensity, rotate the
illumination control knob.
You can turn ON or OFF the interior
lights (map light, dome light) by rotat-
ing the control knob to the maximum
position when the interior lights are
turned OFF.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-44
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NOTICEDo not operate the engine within
the tachometer’s RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine dam-
age.
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Rear Hatch Ajar Warning
This warning light activates when the
rear hatch or rear hatch window are
not closed securely.
Low Fuel Level Warning
This warning light indicates the fuel
tank is nearly empty. The warning
light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 3.1 us gal. (12
liters). Refuel as soon as possible.Rear Hatch Window
Defroster Indicator
This light comes on when the rear
hatch defroster switch is depressed
to remove the frost on the rear hatch
glass.
Press the switch again to shut off the
defroster when the frost is removed.
The rear hatch window defroster will
automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
It will also turn off whenever you
remove the ignition key.Door Ajar Warning
This warning light comes on when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Headlight High Beam
Indicator
This indicator activates when the
headlights are on and in the high
beam position or when the turn signal
lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass
position.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-48
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Auto light position (If equipped)
When the light switch is in the auto
light position (third position), the tail-
lights and headlights will be turned
automatically ON or OFF according
to external illumination.High-Beam operation
To turn on the high-beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it
back for low beams.
The high-beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for
a prolonged time while the engine is
not running.
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NOTICETo ensure better control of the auto
light system, never place items on
the sensor located on the dash.
Don’t clean the sensor with a win-
dow cleaner, only use a towel damp-
ened with water. If your front wind-
shield has a coating or tint the auto
light system may not work proper-
ly.
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Flashing Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you. It will return to the normal
position when released. The head-
light switch does not need to be on to
use this flashing feature.Turn Signals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or
down. Green arrow indicators on the
instrument panel indicate which turn
signal is operating. They will self-can-
cel after a turn is completed. If the
indicator continues to flash after a
turn, manually return the lever to the
OFF (middle) position.Lane change signals
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position. The lever will return to the
OFF (center) position when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out and will require replacement.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-60
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Front Fog Light (If equipped)
To turn the front fog lights ON, turn
the headlights ON after starting the
engine and then turn the front fog
light switch to ON position. To turn it
OFF, turn it to OFF position or turn
the headlights OFF.Daytime Running Light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
The headlight switch is ON.
The parking brake is engaged.
The engine stops.
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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.
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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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