2010 KIA SORENTO power steering

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
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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
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Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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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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Safety features of your vehicle
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up theseatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.)
Seat height (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat, push
the lever upwards or downwards.
To lower the seat cushion, push downthe lever several times.
To raise the seat cushion, pull up the lever several times. Front seat adjustment - power (if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control switches located on the out-
side of the seat cushion. Before driving,adjust the seat to the proper position so
as to easily control the steering wheel,
pedals and switches on the instrumentpanel.
OXM039004OXM039003WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
Power steering
Power steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the vehi-
cle. If the engine is off or if the power
steering system becomes inoperative,
the vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power steer-
ing checked by an authorized KIA dealer.✽✽NOTICE
If the power steering drive belt breaks
or if the power steering pump malfunc-
tions, the steering effort will greatly
increase.
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✽ NOTICE
If the vehicle is parked for extended
periods outside in cold weather (below
-10°C/14°F), the power steering may
require increased effort when the engine
is first started. This is caused by
increased fluid viscosity due to the cold
weather and does not indicate a mal-
function.
When this happens, increase the engine
RPM by depressing the accelerator until
the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release
or let the engine idle for two or three
minutes to warm up the fluid.
Tilt steering (if equipped)
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You can
also raise it 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.
STEERING WHEEL
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme right or left for more than 5
seconds with the engine running.Holding the steering wheel for morethan 5 seconds in either positionmay cause damage to the power
steering pump.
WARNING
Never adjust the angle of the steering wheel while driving. You
may lose steering control and
cause severe personal injury,death or accidents.
After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be
certain it is locked in position.

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Digital clock
Whenever the battery terminals or relat-
ed fuses are disconnected, you must
reset the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the clock buttons operate as
follows:
Hour (1)
Pressing the H button will advance the
time displayed by one hour.
Minute (2)
Pressing the M button will advance the
time displayed by one minute.
To change the 24 hour format to the 12
hours format (if equipped), while press-
ing the “H” button, press the “M” button
for 3 seconds or more. For example, if the
“H” and “M” buttons are pressed for morethan 3 seconds while the time is 22:15,
the display will change to 10:15.
WARNING
Do not adjust the clock while driv-
ing. You may lose your steering
control and cause an accident that
results in severe personal injury ordeath.
CAUTION
Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove
the accessory plug after use.Using the accessory plug for pro-longed periods of time with the engine off could cause the bat-
tery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’spower outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static andmalfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in yourvehicle.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele-
ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet
and do not touch with a wet hand.
You may get an electric shock.
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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.
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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)
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Driving your vehicle
ACC(Accessory)
 With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the OFF positionwithout depressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
ON
 With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the ACC positionwithout depressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave
the ENGINE START/STOP button in the
ON position for a long time. The battery
may discharge, because the engine is
not running.Orange indicatorGreen indicator
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not inmotion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and
to the ACC position by pressing theENGINE START/STOP button formore than 2 seconds or 3 times
successively within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving, you canrestart the engine without depress-ing the brake pedal by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button withthe shift lever in the N (Neutral)position.