2008 KIA Sorento ECU

Driving tips
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Traveling to remote areas
It makes sense to plan your trip, espe-
cially when going to a remote area. Know
the terrain and plan your route. You are
much less likely to encounter unwanted
surprises. Get accurate maps of trails.
It’s also a good idea to travel with at least
one other vehicle. If something happens
to one of them, the other can quickly
help.WARNING- Cargo
• Cargo piled close to the height of
(or higher than) the seat backs
can be thrown forward during a
sudden stop or on downhill
slopes. You or your passengers
could be severely injured. Keep
cargo below the top of the seat
backs and, if possible, do not pile
separate items.
• Unsecured cargo in the cargo
area can be tossed about when
driving on the highways or over
rough terrain. You or your passen-
gers can be struck by flying
objects and severely injured.
Secure the cargo properly.
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• Cargo should not be carried on
the roof without a proper roof
rack installed. The roof rack will
hold a maximum of 45 kg (100
lbs.). Heavy loads in a roof rack
raise the vehicle’s center of grav-
ity, making it more likely to roll
over. You can be seriously or
fatally injured if the vehicle rolls
over. Do not load cargo on the
roof while driving off-road, if at all
possible. Put heavy loads inside
the cargo area, not on the roof or
in a roof rack. Keep cargo in the
cargo area as far forward and low
as possible.

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The label will help you decide how
much cargo and installed equipment
your vehicle can carry.
If you carry items inside your vehicle
- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else - they are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,
the items will keep going and can
cause an injury if they strike the driv-
er or a passenger.CAUTION
• Overloading your vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs would
not be covered by your war-
ranty. Do not overload your
vehicle.
• Using heavier suspension
components to get added
durability might not change
your weight ratings. Ask your
dealer to help you load your
vehicle the right way.
WARNING - Loose cargo
Items you carry inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
occupants in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
• Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
• Never stack items, like suit-
cases, inside the vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
• Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in your vehicle.
• When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it.
• Do not drive with a seat folded
down unless necessary.

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Safety chains
You should always attach chains
between your vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue will not
drop to the road if it becomes separated
from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be
provided by the hitch manufacturer or by
the trailer manufacturer. Follow the man-
ufacturer’s recommendation for attaching
safety chains. Always leave just enough
slack so you can turn with your trailer.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on
the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
loaded, then it needs its own brakes and
they must be adequate. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust
and maintain them properly.
• Don’t tap into your vehicle's brake sys-
tem.
Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is
by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electri-
cal connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-
ing.
WARNING - Trailer brakes
Do not use a trailer with its own
brakes unless you are absolutely
certain that you have properly set
up the brake system. This is not a
task for amateurs. Use an experi-
enced, competent trailer shop for
this work.

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In case of an emergency
Main fuse
If the MAIN fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the picture
above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the
same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
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NOTICE
If the MAIN fuse is blown, consult an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
If the ALTERNATOR is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the picture
above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the
same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
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NOTICE
If the ALTERNATOR is blown, consult
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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CAUTION
After checking the fuse box in the
engine compartment,securely
install the fuse box cover. If not,
electrical failures may occur from
water leaking in.
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Engine compartment
Description Fuse rating Protected component
HORN 15A Horn
AUDIO 30A Audio
MAIN 140A Alternator
ALTERNATOR* 150A Alternator
HEAD (HI) 15A Headlight (high)
HEAD (LO) 15A Headlight (low)
DEF 25A Rear window defroster
MEMORY 10A Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock,
Room lamp
F/FOG* 15A Front fog light
IGN 2 30A Ignition
ABS* 40A ABS
F/PUMP* 20A Fuel pump
C/FAN 30A Radiator fan
IGN 1 40A Ignition
EXT AMP 30A Amplifier
ILLUMI 10A Instrument panel illumination
EXT* 15A Taillight, Turn signal light
CENTER P/OUTLET15A Power outlet
BTN 3 40A In panel B+
F/BLW 30A Blower
BTN 1 40A In panel B+
BTN 2 30A In panel B+
P/TRN 10A Power train control system sen-
sors,TCU
*: if equipped
Description Fuse rating Protected component
P/OUTLET 30A Power outlet
P/W LH 25A Power window (left)
P/W RH 25A Power window (right)
INJECTOR* 15A Injector
IG COIL 10A Ignition coil
O2 SNSR 15A O2 sensor
ECU* 15A Engine control unit
SPARE 25A Spare fuse
SPARE 20A Spare fuse
SPARE 15A Spare fuse
SPARE 10A Spare fuse

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If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front of the vehicle. Use
extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-
ditions from which the vehicle cannot
be driven out under its own power.
• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the
vehicle doing the towing.
• The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other frequent-
ly.• Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
• To avoid damaging the hook, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.CAUTION
• Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
•Using a portion of the vehicle
other than the tow hooks for tow-
ing may damage the body of your
vehicle.
•Use only a cable or chain specifi-
cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the
cable or chain to the towing hook
provided.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
• If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue
the towing. Contact an Authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
• Keep away from the vehicle dur-
ing towing.

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• Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
• This tire should not be installed on
the front axle if the vehicle must be
driven in snow or on ice.
• Do not use the compact spare tire
on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
• The compact spare tire’s tread life
is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.Changing tires
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.
WARNING- Changing
tires
• Never attempt vehicle repairs
in the traffic lanes of a public
road or highway.
•Always move the vehicle com-
pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tire. If you cannot
find a firm, level place off the
road, call a towing service
company for assistance.
• Be sure to use the correct
front and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never use
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jack support.
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• The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack causing serious
injury or death. Never allow
any portion of your body to
get beneath the vehicle while
using the jack.
• Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
• Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
• Make sure any children pres-
ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.

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7. Place the jack at the front or rear
jacking position closest to the tire
you are changing.8. Securely tighten the valve of the
jack. Move the jack handle up and
down until the top of the jack con-
tacts the proper point and takes on
a slight load.
Raise the vehicle until the tire just
clears the ground (approximately
30 mm (1.2 in)). Never raise the
wheel higher. Before removing the
wheel lug nuts, make sure the
vehicle is stable and that there is
no chance for it to slip or move.
9. Remove the wheel lug nuts by
turning them counterclockwise,
then remove the wheel.
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JACK
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WARNING- Jack Location
To reduce the possibility of
injury, be sure to use only the
jack provided with the vehicle
and in the correct jack position;
never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.