2009 KIA Sorento lights

Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Immobilizer system / 3-5
Door locks / 3-7
Window / 3-13
Seat / 3-15
Safety belts / 3-25
Air bags - advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-47
Hood / 3-69
Fuel filler lid / 3-71
Auto fuel cutoff switch / 3-74
Mirrors / 3-74
Homelink® wireless control system / 3-78
Interior lights / 3-82
Storage compartment / 3-83
Interior features / 3-86
Sunroof / 3-90
Luggage net / 3-92
Tonneau cover / 3-93
Luggage center box / 3-94
Roof rack / 3-94
Antenna / 3-96
Audio remote control / 3-97
Audio system / 3-98
Knowing your vehicle
3

33
Knowing your vehicle
(1) Lock button
(2) Unlock button
(3) Rear hatch window unlock button
(4) Alarm button(1) Lock ( )
All doors are locked if the lock button
is pressed.
(2) Unlock ( ) Driver’s door is unlocked if the unlock
button is pressed once. All doors are
unlocked if the unlock button is
pressed twice within 4 seconds.
After pressing this button, the doors
will be locked automatically unless
you open them within 30 seconds.
(3) Rear hatch window unlock ( ) If you depress (more than 0.5 sec-
ond) the corresponding button on the
transmitter, the rear hatch window will
unlock.
(4) Alarm ( ) The horn sounds and hazard warning
lights will flash for about 27 seconds
if this button is pressed (more than
0.5 second). To stop the horn and
lights, press any button on the trans-
mitter.
✽ ✽NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
• The ignition key is in ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an autho-
rized Kia Dealer.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
OUN026001
➀
➁
➂➃
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur- er vehicle warranty.

Knowing your vehicle76
3Outside rearview mirror heater
(if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater is
actuated in connection with the rear win-
dow defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the button for
the rear window defroster.
The rearview mirror heater (and rear win-
dow defroster) will not operate unless the
engine is running.
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
button again to turn the heater off. The
outside rearview mirror heater automati-
cally turns off after 20 minutes.
Inside rearview mirror Adjust the rearview mirror to center on
the view through the rear window. Make
this adjustment before you start driving.
Day/night rearview mirror (if equipped) Manual type (if equipped)
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 vehi-
cles behind you during night driving.Remember that you lose some rearviewclarity in the night position.
1KMA2089
Day
Night
Day/Night lever
WARNING
- Rear visibility
Do not place objects in the rear seat
or cargo area which would interfere
with your vision out the rear win-
dow.

377
Knowing your vehicle
Electric type (if equipped)
The electric day/night rearview mirror
automatically controls the glare from the
headlights of the car behind you in night-
time or low light driving conditions. The
sensor mounted in the mirror senses the
light level around the vehicle, and
through a chemical reaction, automati-
cally controls the headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.
When the engine is running, the glare is
automatically controlled by the sensor
mounted in the rearview mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted into
reverse (R), the mirror will automatically
go to the brightest setting in order to
improve the drivers view behind the vehi-
cle.To operate the electric rearview mirror
Press the “I” button (
➀) to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function on. The mirror
indicator light will illuminate.
Press the “O” button (➁) to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function off. The mirror
indicator light will turn off.
2GHN3310
➀
➁
CAUTION
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar materialdampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly onthe mirror as that may cause the liq-uid cleaner to enter the mirror hous-ing.
WARNING
When backing up, we recommend
the driver use the rear window
rather than the rearview mirror to
see objects in the road.
Indicator light

Knowing your vehicle82
3Room lightFront (map light)The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.
Center (dome light) /
Rear cargo area light(1) OFF
: The light stays off even when a dooris open. (2) DOOR/
: The light turns on when a door isopened or when a door is unlocked
by the transmitter (if equipped).
Interior light goes out slowly after 30
seconds if the doors including the
rear hatch and rear hatch window are
all closed. However if the ignition
switch is ON or all vehicle doors are
locked when the door is closed, inte-
rior light will turn off even within 30
seconds.
(3) ON
: The light turns on and stays on even when the doors are all closed.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
TILTSLIDE
9BLA3007E2BLA430E
Type AType B
7KMA2122
Center
OFF
ON
ON
OFFE2BLA325
➀
➁
➂➀
➁
➂
Rear

Driving your vehicle24Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)Whenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
approximately 30 seconds after closing
the door or when the ignition switch is
turned on.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch positionLOCKThe steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position (Type A) and turn the
key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.✽ ✽

NOTICEIf difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
IGNITION SWITCH
PUSH
LOCKACCONSTART
E2BLA401A
1KMA30131KMB3013
Type AType B

Driving your vehicle26
4Tilt steering (if equipped)A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be positioned
so that it is comfortable for you to drive,
while permitting you to see the instru-
ment panel warning lights and gauges.
To change the steering wheel angle, pull
up the lock release lever (1), adjust the
steering wheel to the desired angle (2),
then release the lock-release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place. Be sure
to adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position before driving.
HornTo sound the horn, press the horn sym-
bol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
WARNING
- Steering wheel
Never adjust the angle of steeringwheel while driving. You may lose
your steering control and cause
severe personal injury or acci-
dents.
After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be
certain it is locked in position.
5BLB4019
6BLA422C
➀
➁
CAUTION
- Horn
To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the horn symbol onyour steering wheel (see illustra-tion). 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 asharp-pointed object.

Driving your vehicle30
4The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
monitors information from various vehicle
sensors and then compares the driver's
commands with the actual behavior of the
vehicle. If an unstable condition occurs - a
sudden evasive movement for example -
ESC intervenes within fractions of a
second via the engine computer and
brake system and attempts to stabilize
the vehicle.
ESC operationESC ON condition

ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-
cator lights illuminate for
approximately 3 seconds,
then ESC is turned on.
for at least half a second after
turning the ignition ON to turn
ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator
will illuminate). To turn the
ESC on, press the ESC OFF
button (ESC OFF indicator
light will go off).
you may hear a slight ticking
sound. This is the ESC per-
forming an automatic system
self-check and does not indi-
cate a problem.
When operating
When the ESC is in operation,
ESC indicator light blinks.
Control is oper ating properly,
you can feel a slight pulsation
in the vehicle. This is only the
effect of brake control and
indicates nothing unusual.
or slippery road, pressing the
accelerator pedal may not
cause the engine rpm (revo-
lutions per minute) to
increase.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
-
ESC
ESC
OBL036902N