2010 KIA SORENTO Owners Manual

Introduction
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Biodiesel
Commercially supplied Diesel blends of no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu-
els exceeding 7% made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), fatty acid methyl
ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester
(VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceeding7% with biodiesel will cause increased
wear or damage to the engine and fuel
system. Repair or replacement of worn ordamaged components due to the use of
non approved fuels will not be covered by
the manufactures warranty. As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher center of gravity than
other types of vehicles. In other words
they are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-wheel
drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to oper-
ate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control, an accident or vehicle
rollover.
Be sure to read the “Reducing
the risk of a rollover” driving guide-
lines, in section 5 of this manual. No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute) within
3,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen- cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Never use any fuel, whether
diesel or B7 biodiesel or other-wise, that fails to meet the latestpetroleum industry specification.
Never use any fuel additives or treatments that are not recom-mended or approved by the vehi- cle manufacturer.

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
Door/tailgate open position indicator*
Tailgate open warning light
High beam indicator
Light on indicator*
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator*
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
4WD system warning light* 4WD LOCK indicator*
Malfunction indicator*
Air bag warning light
Cruise SET indicator*
Low fuel level warning light
Shift pattern indicator*
DBC indicator*
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning light
Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light*
Door ajar warning light
Overspeed warning light*
120km/h
Key out warning light*KEY
OUT
* if equipped
Glow indicator (Diesel only)
Fuel filter warning light (Diesel only)
Cruise indicator*
Rear fog light indicator*
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*
Immobilizer indicator*
Low tire pressure telltale*/
TPMS (Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem) malfunction indicator*
Low tire pressure position telltale*

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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-14
2. Outside rearview mirror folding
button*...............................................4-38
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch ................................................4-37
4. Central door lock switch* ..................4-14
5. Power window lock button* ...............4-23
6. Power window switches ....................4-20
7. Fuel filler lid release button...............4-26
8. Head lamp leveling device*...............4-67
9. 4WD lock button* ..............................5-23
10. ESP OFF button* ...........................5-35
11. Headlight washer button*................4-68
12. DBC button* ....................................5-38
13. Instrument panel illumination control switch*.............................................4-41
14. Steering wheel tilt control* ..............4-34
15. Steering wheel ................................4-33
16. Fuse box .........................................7-51
17. Hood release lever ..........................4-24
18. Seat...................................................3-2
19. Air vent ............................................4-78
* : if equipped
OXM019001L

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-39
2. Steering wheel audio controls* ......4-107
3. Light control / Turn signals ...............4-63
4. Horn .................................................4-34
5. Auto cruise controls* ........................5-41
6. Wiper/Washer switch ........................4-69
7. Driver’s front air bag .........................3-47
8. Ignition switch* orENGINE START/STOP button* ...5-4, 5-8
9. Hazard warning flasher .............4-62, 6-2
10. Audio* ...........................................4-107
11. Digital clock ..................................4-102
12. Climate control system* ........4-77, 4-86
13. Power outlet* ................................4-101
14. Cigar lighter* ..................................4-99
15. Shift lever ..............................5-17, 5-14
16. AUX, USB and iPod port*.............4-108
17. Seat warmer switch* ........................3-9
18. Parking brake pedal* ......................5-31
19. Brake pedal ....................................5-30
20. Accelerator pedal .............................5-5
21. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-47
22. Glove box .......................................4-97
* : if equipped
OXM019002

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OXM019003
1. Engine coolant reservoir ..................7-25
2. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-24
3. Fuel filter ..........................................7-31
4. Brake fluid reservoir.........................7-28
5. Air cleaner .......................................7-32
6. Fuse box ..........................................7-51
7. Negative battery terminal ................7-39
8. Positive battery terminal ..................7-39
9. Radiator cap ....................................7-27
10. Engine oil dipstick ..........................7-24
11. Power steering fluid reservoir ........7-29
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..7-30
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-18
Child restraint system / 3-31
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-41
Safety features of your vehicle

Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*
(5) Seat warmer* / Seat warmer (with air
ventilation, Driver’s seat)*
(6) Headrest
2nd row seat
(7) Seatback angle and folding
(8) Double folding*(9) Headrest
(10) Armrest
3rd row seat*
(11) Seatback folding (12) Headrest
* if equipped
SEATS
OXM039001L
Manual seat
Power seat