2008 KIA Sorento ESP

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5. Station Preset buttons (1~6)
There are 6 Station Preset buttons which
you can use to store the frequencies of
your 6 favorite radio stations. Saving a
station as a preset gives you one-touch
access to the station you want.
Remember that the 6 presets stations
you store are for the specific radio band
mode you are in. That means that you
can store up to 6 stations in AM mode, 6
in FM1 mode, and 6 in FM2 mode. This
means that you can store up to 18 of your
favorite stations in the preset memory.
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NOTICE
 To switch between FM1 and FM2
mode:
Use the FM1 and FM2 buttons (for
Model D446)
Press the FM button to switch
between FM1 and FM2 modes (For
Model D465)
 Remember that if you store a station
as preset 1 in FM2 mode, you must
first select FM2 mode before you can
use that preset button.
 This function is not effective if you are
experiencing poor reception in your
vicinity.
6. Using Presets
To save a radio station as a preset:
1. Take note of the band selection dis-
played on the LCD screen (AM, FM1 or
FM2)
2. Tune in to the radio station you want
using either the SEEK UPandDOWN
buttons or the Tuning Knob.
3. Choose the Preset button (1~6) you
want to use to store the radio station.
4. Press and hold the Preset button for
more than 2 seconds.
The system beeps to indicate that it
has saved the new station and displays
the frequency and preset number on
the LCD screen.
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NOTICE
Saving a new station erases the previous
setting saved in that preset.
To tune in to a preset station:
1. Select the band (AM, FM1 or FM2) you
want using the band selector buttons.
2. Press the preset button corresponding
to the radio station you want.
The system automatically jumps to the
preset station. The frequency and pre-
set number is displayed on the LCD
screen.
Buttons not in use in Radio mode:
The following buttons and functions are
not used in Radio mode.
•REWbutton
•FFbutton
•RPTbutton
•RDMbutton
•MARKbutton
•NFObutton

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1. SCAN button
Disc Scan function
Model D446:
During CD playback, press the SCAN
button to play the first 10 seconds (pre-
view) of all tracks on the current CD.
Model D465:
To preview the first track of all the CDs in
the CD changer, press and hold the
SCANbutton for more than 2 seconds.
Once you hear a track you want, press
theSCANbutton again to resume nor-
mal playback.
2. Track UP and DOWN but-
tons
During CD playback, press the and
buttons to select and play the
next or previous track on the current disc.
The LCD screen displays the track num-
ber as you press the buttons. You can
press the button several times to select
the track you want.
3. CD selector buttons (1~6)
Model D446:
TheCDselector buttons are not used
with Model D446.
Model D465:
Press the CDselector button correspon-
ding to the CD you want. The CD player
automatically interrupts playback and
loads the selected CD.
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NOTICE
If no CD is loaded in the selected posi-
tion, the LCD screen displays the No
Disc indicator.
4. Rewind REW and Fast Forward FF
buttons
During CD playback, press and hold the
REWorFFbuttons to rewind or fast-for-
ward playback of the current track. The
LCD screen displays the elapsed time of
the track you are rewinding or fast-for-
warding.
Release the REWorFFbutton when you
have reached the point you want.
Playback resumes automatically at the
selected point.
5. Dir and buttons (MP3 and
WMA discs)
During MP3/WMACD playback, press
theDIRor buttons to switch to the
next or previous directory on the CD. The
LCD screen displays the name of the
directory you have switched to. You can
press the button several times to search
for the directory you want. The directories
are displayed in sequence (i.e. ascend-
ing or descending alphabetical order).
To access the directory displayed, press
theFile Search knobtoENTERyour
selection.
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NOTICE
The Directory UP and DOWN buttons
can only be used when you are playing a
CD which has organized its tracks in the
form of directories. Normally, only MP3
or WMA CDs will contain a directory
tree which you can navigate using these
buttons.

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6. File Search Knob
Rotate the knob clockwise or counter-
clockwise to manually advance up or
down the track list of the CD currently
played. This function allows you to quick-
ly scroll to a specific track number. It is
especially useful if you are playing a MP3
orWMA CDwhich contains many direc-
tories and tracks. The LCD screen dis-
plays the track number you have scrolled
to.
Once the track number you want is dis-
played, press the File Search knob to
ENTERyour selection and begin play-
back of the selected track.
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NOTICE
You must push the File Search knob to
select the track for playback. Otherwise,
the CD player will not jump to the track
number displayed in the number count-
er.
Use the File Search knob and the DIR
and buttons in together to quick-
ly search for a track you want on a MP3
CD with many directories and tracks.
7. RPT, RDM, MARK & INFO buttons
These buttons correspond to the Repeat,
Random Playback, Marklist and Disc
Information functions.
Turn to the next section of your handbook
for detailed instructions.
Playing CDs, MP3 and WMA discs
1. Loading CDs
Model D446:
Only one CD can be loaded at any one
time. If there is already a disc inserted in
the CD player, eject the disc before load-
ing a new CD.
To load a CD, gently insert the CD into
the CD slot. The CD will be automatically
loaded. The CD player then starts to play
the CD.
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NOTICE
 Do not force-load the CD as it will
damage the loading mechanism and
cause your disc to jam in the player.
 If a CD cannot be loaded, check if
there is already a disc in the player
and eject it first.
Only one CD can be loaded at any one
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NOTICE
If the audio system is in Radio mode,
you can eject CDs without interrupting
the operation of the radio.
3. Selecting a disc to play
Model D446
Only the CD loaded in the player can be
played.
Model D465
You can select any disc loaded in the CD
changer for playback.
To do so:
Press the corresponding CD selector
button (1~6).
The CD changer automatically loads the
selected CD and begins playback of the
first track.
The LCD screen displays the selected
CD as a flashing number.
4. Selecting and playing tracks
(songs)
To select tracks, you can use one of 3
methods:
Method 1:
Press the Track UporTrack Downbut-
ton repeatedly until you find the track you
want.
Method 2:
Rotate the File Search knob to scroll to
the track you want. The number counter
in the LCD screen shows you the track
number.
Press the File Search knob to ENTER
your selection and begin playback.Method 3 (only for MP3 and WMA
CDs):
Press the DIR UporDownbuttons
repeatedly to switch to the directory you
want on the CD.
The LCD screen displays the name of
the directory you have switched to.
Rotate the File Search knob to scroll to
the track you want in the selected direc-
tory. The number counter in the LCD
screen shows you the track number.
Press the File Search knobtoENTER
your selection and begin playback.

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NOTICE
When the vehicle shifts into 4WD mode,
a slight mechanical sound and vibration
may be felt and does not indicate a prob-
lem with the system.
To avoid shift shock, when the vehicle is
stopped and you make a transfer case
shift using the transfer shift knob, wait
until the corresponding indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates before
driving.
Knob position
This is used to set different positions.
AUTO
Full power delivered to front and rear
axle for increased traction. Use this mode
for normal on-road driving.
The 4WD LOW indicator light ( ) will
be turned off after blinking for a few sec-
onds to remind you that you are in the
AUTO mode.
LOW
Full power to both axles, including a
lower gear ratio for low speed applica-
tions that require extra power such as
wet pavement, snow-covered roads
and/or off-road.
LOW Mode is not recommended on dry
pavement.
The 4WD LOW indicator light
( )will
be turned on after blinking for a few sec-
onds to remind you that you are in the
LOW mode.
Transfer shift knob operation
AUTO ↔
LOW
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transmission) or put the shift lever into
N (Neutral) position (Automatic trans-
mission).
3.AUTO ➝
LOW
: Turn the transfer shift knob to LOW
mode.
LOW ➝
AUTO
: Turn the transfer shift knob to AUTO
mode.
4. Before releasing the clutch pedal
(Manual transmission) or shifting to
other ranges from N (Automatic trans-
mission), wait for the corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster
to go ON or OFF.
4WD
LOW
4WD
LOW
CAUTION
If the vehicle moves while the trans-
fer shift is in process, the gearbox
may be damaged.

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Part-time 4WD operation
(if equipped)
You can send your engine's driving
power to all front and rear wheels for
maximum power.
Four-wheel drive is useful when you
drive in snow, mud, ice or sand where
good traction is required, or when your
wheels lose traction using two-wheel
drive.When 4WD is selected with the transfer
shift knob, the vehicle will switch to 4WD
operation after a few seconds.
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NOTICE
When the vehicle shifts into 4WD mode,
a slight mechanical sound and vibration
may be felt and does not indicate a prob-
lem with the system.
To avoid shift shock, when the vehicle is
stopped and you make a transfer case
shift using the transfer shift knob, wait
until the corresponding indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates before
driving.
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NOTICE
 Do not select four wheel drive on flat
and normal roads.
 Four-wheel driving on flat roads for a
long period causes poor fuel economy
and noise and it also causes tires to
wear faster.
 Four-wheel driving on flat and nor-
mal roads can result in a severe bind-
ing and chattering condition when
turning the steering wheel.
 Four-wheel driving on flat roads for a
long period can also cause the differ-
ential oil temperature to increase,
resulting in damage to parts in the
power train.
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Knob position
This is used to set different positions.
2HI (Rear-wheel drive)
This mode is used, when driving on nor-
mal roads and highway.
4HI (High-range 4-wheel drive)
This mode is used, when driving off-
roads, wet or snow covered roads with
normal speed.
The 4WD indicator light
()will be
turned on to remind you that you are in
the 4HI mode.
4LO (Low-range 4-wheel drive)
Use 4LO for climbing or descending hills,
off-roads driving and towing the vehicle,
especially when increased power is
required.
The 4WD LOW indicator light
( )will
be turned on to remind you that you are
in the 4LO mode.
Transfer shift knob operation
By turning the transfer knob (4HI, 4LO),
both front and rear axles are engaged.
This improves the traction characteristic.
2HI➝
4HI
Turn the transfer knob from the 2HI mode
to 4HI mode at speed below 80 km/h (50
mph).
It is not necessary to depress the clutch
pedal or put the shift lever into N
(Neutral) position (Manual transmission)
or put the shift lever into N (Neutral) posi-
tion (Automatic transmission).
Perform this operation when driving
straight. There will be a few seconds of
time delay before come into 4HI mode
when you shift the knob to 4 HI from 2HI.4HI➝
2HI
Turn the transfer knob from the 4HI mode
to the 2HI mode at speed below 80 km/h
(50 mph). It is not necessary to depress
the clutch pedal (Manual transmission) or
put the shift lever into N (Neutral)
(Automatic transmission). Perform this
operation when driving straight.
If the transfer mode does not shift into
2HI mode when you turn the transfer
knob to 2HI, drive straight ahead with
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
4WD
LOW

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4HI↔
4LO
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal for the man-
ual transmission or put the shift lever
into N (Neutral) for the automatic
transmission.
3.4HI➝
4LO
: Select the 4LO mode.
4LO➝
4HI
: Select the 4HI mode.
4. Before releasing the clutch pedal
(Manual transmission) or shifting to
other ranges from N range (Automatic
transmission), wait for corresponding
indicator light turns on or off in the
cluster.For safe four-wheel drive opera-
tion
• Your vehicle allows you to drive in on-
road and off-road conditions.
• However, do not try to drive in deep
standing water, mud, or over steep
hills.
• When you are driving up or down hills,
drive as close to straight up and down
the hills as possible. Use extreme cau-
tion in going up or down steep hills,
since you can flip your vehicle over
depending on the grade, terrain and
water/mud conditions.
• Drive off-road carefully because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions you are going to
drive before you start.
CAUTION
If the vehicle moves while the trans-
fer shift is in process, the gearbox
may be damaged.
WARNING - Four-wheel
driving
The conditions on-road or off-road
that demand four-wheel drive mean
all functions of your vehicle are
exposed to more extreme stress
than under highway conditions.
Slow down, look ahead, and be
ready for sudden changes in the
composition and traction of the sur-
face under your tires. If you have
any doubt about the safety of the
conditions you are facing,stop and
consider the best way to proceed.
Do not exceed the ability of yourself
or your vehicle to operate safely.
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