2010 KIA SORENTO key

Features of your vehicle
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If USB device is divided by logical drives, only the music files on thehighest-priority drive are recog-nized by car audio.
Devices such as MP3 Player/ Cellular phone/Digital camerathose are not recognizable bystandard USB I/F can be unrecog-
nizable.
USB devices other than standard- ized goods (METAL COVER TYPEUSB) can be unrecognizable.
USB flash memory reader (such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or exter-
nal-HDD type devices can be unrecognizable.
Music files protected by DRM (DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT)
are not recognizable.
The data in the USB memory may be lost while using this AUDIO. Itis recommended to back upimportant data on a personal
storage device.
(Continued)(Continued) Please avoid using USB memory products which can be used askey chains or cellular phoneaccessories as they could cause
damage to the USB jack. Pleasemake certain only to use plug type connector products as shown
below.

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(Continued) If USB device is divided by logical drives, only the music files on thehighest-priority drive are recog-nized by car audio.
Devices such as MP3 Player/ Cellular phone/Digital camerathose are not recognizable bystandard USB I/F can be unrecog-nizable.
USB devices other than standard- ized goods (METAL COVER TYPEUSB) can be unrecognizable.
USB flash memory reader (such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or exter-nal-HDD type devices can be
unrecognizable.
Music files protected by DRM (DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT)are not recognizable.
The data in the USB memory may be lost while using this AUDIO. Itis recommended to back upimportant data on a personalstorage device.
(Continued)(Continued) Please avoid using USB memory products which can be used askey chains or cellular phoneaccessories as they could cause
damage to the USB jack. Pleasemake certain only to use plug type connector products as shown
below.

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Before driving / 5-3
Key positions / 5-4
ENGINE START/STOP button / 5-8
Manual transaxle / 5-14
Automatic transaxle / 5-17
Four wheel drive (4WD) / 5-23
Brake system / 5-30
Cruise control system / 5-41
Economical operation / 5-45
Special driving conditions / 5-47
Winter driving / 5-51
Trailer towing / 5-55
Vehicle weight / 5-63
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
immediately when the ignition switch is
turned on. It will also go off after about 30seconds when the door is closed. Ignition switch position
LOCK
The 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 and turn the key towardthe LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽✽
NOTICE
If 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.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
OXM059001OUN036002

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START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this posi-tion.Starting the engine
WARNING -
Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in 1 st
gear for the
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
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Never reach for the ignition switch,or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and clutch (if equipped).

Driving your vehicle
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5
Starting the gasoline engine
(if equipped)
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
Starting the diesel engine (if equipped)
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
before starting the engine and then have
to be warmed up before starting to drive.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the
shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while the vehicleis in motion, do not attempt to move
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-tion. If the traffic and road condi-tions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving andturn the ignition switch to theSTART position in an attempt to
restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stallsor fails to start, wait 5 to 10 secondsbefore re-engaging the starter. Improper use of the starter may
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3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion to pre-heat the engine. Then the
glow indicator light will illuminate.
4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the START posi-tion and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
✽✽
NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition switch once more to
the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position, in order to pre-
heat again.
Starting and stopping the engine for tur-
bocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication isensured in the turbocharger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driving, requiring a heavy engine load, idle the
engine about 1 minute before turning it
off.
This idle time will allow the tur- bocharger to cool prior to shutting the
engine off.
CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off immedi-
ately after it has been subjected to
a heavy load. Doing so may causesevere damage to the engine or tur-bocharger unit.
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Glow indicator light

Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will illumi-
nate for your convenience. The light willgo off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed. It will also go off immedi-
ately when the theft-alarm system is
armed. ENGINE START/STOP button position
OFF
 With manual transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position), stop
the vehicle then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
 With automatic transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position),
press the ENGINE START/STOP button
with the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion. When you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will not
change to the OFF position but to the
ACC position.
Also, the steering wheel locks when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the
OFF position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened or when
you pull out the smart key from the smart
key holder.If the steering wheel is not locked prop-
erly when you open the driver's door, the
warning chime will sound. Try locking the
steering wheel again. If the problem is
not solved, have it checked by an author-
ized KIA dealer.
In addition, if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the OFF position after the dri-
ver's door is opened, the steering wheel
will not lock and the warning chime will
sound. In such a situation, close the door.
Then the steering wheel will lock and the
warning chime will stop.
✽✽

NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the ENGINE START/STOP
button will not work. Press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to release
the tension.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
OXM059005
Not illuminated