2009 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

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Distance to empty (km or MI)This mode indicates the estimated dis-
tance to empty from the current fuel in
the fuel tank. When the remaining dis-
tance is below 50 km (30 miles), a blink-
ing “---” symbol will be displayed.
Trip computer recognizes only the
amount of fuel consumed to the engine.
Therefore if the vehicle happens to
abnormal oil leakage, the trip computer
fails to sense causing the amount of fuel
more than it really is.
If you press the “DOWN” switch for more
than 5 seconds, the distance unit would
transfer to “Km” from “Ml (mile) or “MI” from
“Km”.
✽ ✽NOTICE• If the vehicle is not on level ground or
the battery power has been interrupt-
ed, the “DISTANCE TO EMPTY”
function may not operate correctly.
The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 6 liters of
fuel are added to the vehicle.
• Trip computer provides a driver with supplemental information about the
current operating status of your vehi-
cle. So the estimated distance to empty
can be changed according to operat-
ing status of your vehicle, average fuel
consumption and previously driving
style. Therefore the values approved
or displayed on LCD for the first time
can be different with your vehicles.
• The figure of distance to empty is esti- mated driving distance, so it can be
different from the driving distance
really is.
Average vehicle speed
(km/h or MPH)This mode indicates the average speed
from the starting of the vehicle to the igni-
tion key “OFF”. When the “MODE/SET”
switch is pushed (more than 1.5 sec-
onds), it will initialize to “---”.
If you press the “DOWN” switch for more
than 5 seconds, the speed unit would
transfer to “Km/h” from “MPH” or “MPH”
from “Km/h” .
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4Driving timeThis mode indicates the total time from
the starting of the vehicle to the ignition
key “OFF” after resetting. When the
“MODE/SET” switch is pushed, it will ini-
tialize to 0:00.
Reset
Push “MODE/SET” for more than 1.5
seconds to initialize the displayed infor-
mation such as average speed and driv-
ing time.
Ambient temperature (°C or °F )
(if equipped)This mode indicates the current ambient
temperature. The meter’s working range -
30°C(-30°F) to 65°C (149°F).
If you press the “DOWN” switch for more
than 5 seconds, the temperature unit
would transfer “°C” from “°F” or to “°F”
from “°C”.
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Battery saver function The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the headlights and parking
lights when the driver removes the igni-
tion key and opens the driver- side
door.
With this feature, the parklight will be turned off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on when
the ignition key is removed, perform the
following :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parklights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering
column.
Lighting control The light switch has a Headlight and a
Parklight position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the fol-
lowing positions:➀
OFF position
➁
Parklight position
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Headlight position
Parklight position ( )When the light switch is in the parklight
position (1st position), the tail, position,
license and instrument panel lights are
ON.Headlight position ( )When the light switch is in the headlight
position (2nd position) the head, tail,
position, license and instrument panel
lights are ON.
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4High - beam operation To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever forward.
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.
Flashing headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low-beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
Turn signals (A)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 oper-
ating. They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues to
flash after a turn, manually return the
lever to the OFF position.
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Lane change signals (B)To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position.
The lever will return to the OFF 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
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NOTICEIf an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, bulb may be burned out or have
a poor electrical connection in the cir-
cuit.
Front fog light (if equipped) Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility and avoid accidents when visibil-
ity is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc.
The fog lights will turn on when fog light
switch is turned to ON after the headlight
is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch
to OFF.
Daytime running light
(if equipped)Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful 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:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parking brake engaged.
3. Engine stops.
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CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the foglights when visibility is poor.Unnecessary battery and generator drain could occur if the fog lightsare used excessively.

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4
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment (if equipped)
C : Wash with brief wipes
D : Rear wiper/washer control · – Spraying washer fluid
· ON – Continuous wipe
· INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· OFF – Off
· – Wash with brief wipes
WIPERS AND WASHERS Type AType B
Type BType A
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Windshield wipers Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever upward and release it with
the lever in the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is pushed upward and
held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist. To
vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob. (if equipped)
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽ NOTICEBefore using the windshield wipers
when there is a heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow or ice is removed. This
will help ensure proper windshield
wiper operation.
Windshield washers In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 2-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
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WARNING
- Windshield
washer
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
contact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rear
wiper and washer.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
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