2011 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
D070100AAM-EEOpening the tailgate The tailgate is locked or unlockedwhen all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key)
or central door lock switch.
 If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle switch and then
pulling the handle up.
 Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tail- gate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed (if equipped). Once the tail-
gate is opened and then closed, the
tailgate is locked automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICEIn cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
D070200AAMClosing the tailgateTo close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
TAILGATE
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail-
gate before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to thetailgate lift cylinders and attachedhardware if the tailgate is notclosed prior to driving.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely
out of the way before closing the
tailgate.
WARNING
- Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you may draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
opened, keep the air vents and all
windows open so that additional
outside air comes into the vehicle.
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D070300AHMEmergency tailgate safety releaseYour vehicle is equipped with an emer-
gency tailgate safety release lever locat-
ed on the bottom of the tailgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in the
cargo area, the tailgate can be opened
by pushing the release lever and pushing
open the tailgate.
WARNING
 For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the tail-
gate if you are accidentally
locked in the cargo area.
 No one should be allowed to occupy the cargo area of the
vehicle at any time. The cargo
area is a very dangerous location
in the event of a crash.
 Use the release lever for emer- gencies only. Use with extreme
caution, especially while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
WARNING
- Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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Features of your vehicle
D080000AUN(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch
(4) Rear door (right) power window
switch
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window up*/down (Driver’s window)
(7) Power window lock switch
* if equipped✽ ✽ NOTICEIn cold and wet climates, power windows
may not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
WINDOWS
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4D080100AAMPower windowsThe ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door's window. The driv-
er has a power window lock button which
can block the operation of passenger
windows. The power windows can be
operated for approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition key is removed or turned
to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if
the front doors are opened, the power
windows cannot be operated even within
the 30 second period.✽ ✽
NOTICEWhile driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped)
in an open (or partially open) position,
your vehicle may demonstrate a wind
buffeting or pulsation noise. This noise
is a normal occurrence and can be
reduced or eliminated by taking the fol-
lowing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows down,
partially lower both front windows
approximately one inch. If you experi-
ence the noise with the sunroof open,
slightly reduce the size of the sunroof
opening.
D080101AUNWindow opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-
tion (5).
D080102AAMAuto down window
(Driver’s window, if equipped)Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, momentarily pull the switch in
the direction opposite of the window’s
movement.
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Auto up/down window (Driver's window, if equipped) Pressing or pulling up the power window
switch momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers or raises
the window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down and
release the switch.
If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power window
system must be reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Close the driver’s window and contin- ue pulling up the driver’s power win-
dow switch for at least 1 second after
the window is completely closed. Automatic reversal
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked by an object or part of the body,
the window will detect the resistance and
will stop upward movement. The window
will then lower approximately 30 cm (11.8
in.) to allow the object to be cleared.
The distance may vary based on the size
or position of the window. If the window
detects the resistance while the power
window switch is pulled up continuously,
the window will stop upward movement
then lower approximately 2.5 cm (1 in.).
And if the power window switch is pulled
up continuously again within 5 seconds
after the window is lowered by the auto-
matic window reversal feature, the auto-
matic window reversal will not operate.
✽ ✽
NOTICEThe automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when the
“auto up” feature is used by fully
pulling up the switch. The automatic
reverse feature will not operate if the
window is raised using the halfway posi-
tion on the power window switch.
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WARNING
Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to avoid
injuries or vehicle damage. If an
object less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) in
diameter is caught between the
window glass and the upper win-
dow channel, the automatic reverse
window may not detect the resist-
ance and will not stop and reverse
direction.
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4D080104AAMPower window lock button The driver can disable the power win-
dow switches on the passenger doors
by pressing the power window lock but-
ton located on the driver’s door to the
LOCK position (pressed).
 When the power window lock button is in the LOCK position (pressed),
the driver’s master control cannot
operate the passenger door power
windows.
CAUTION
 To prevent possible damage to the power window system, do notopen or close two windows ormore at the same time. This willalso ensure the longevity of thefuse.
 Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door andthe individual door windowswitch in the opposite directionsat the same time. If this is done, the window will stop and cannotbe opened or closed.
WARNING -
Windows
 NEVER leave the ignition key in the vehicle.
 NEVER leave any child unattend- ed in the vehicle. Even very
young children may inadvertently
cause the vehicle to move, entan-
gle themselves in the windows,
or otherwise injure themselves or
others.
 Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head and
other obstructions are safely out
of the way before closing a win-
dow.
 Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
button in the LOCK position
(pressed). Serious injury can
result from unintentional window
operation by the child.
 Do not extend heads or any limbs outside the window while
the vehicle is in motion.
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Features of your vehicle
D090100AUN-U1Opening the hood 1. Pull the release lever to unlatch thehood. The hood should pop open
slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, pull the secondary latch
(1) inside of the hood center and lift
the hood (2). 3. Pull out the support rod from the sup-
port rod holder.
4. Place the support rod end in the desig- nated hole on the underside of the
hood to hold up the hood.HOOD
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WARNING
- Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the area
wrapped in rubber. The rubber will
help prevent you from being burned
by hot metal when the engine is
hot.
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4D090200AAMClosing the hood1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-
lowing:
 All filler caps in the engine compart- ment must be correctly installed.
 Gloves, rags or any other com- bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed position and let
it drop. Make sure that it locks into
place.
WARNING
 Before closing the hood, ensurethat all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
 Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING
 Always double check to be surethat the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could open
while the vehicle is being driven,
causing total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
 The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possi-
bly injuring you.
 Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be
blocked and the hood could fall
or get damaged.
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