2011 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
D190900AUN-EUDaytime running light Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make the daytime
running lights turn OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. Engine stops.
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4D200000AAM-EE
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
D : Rear wiper control · ON – Continuous wipe
· OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
WIPERS AND WASHERSWindshield wiper/washer Rear window wiper/washer
(if equipped)
OAM049100L/OXM049237N
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D200100AAMFront windshield wipers Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever upward and release it with
the lever in the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is pushed upward and
held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this
mode in light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speed
control knob (1).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽ NOTICEIf there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
D200200ASAFront windshield washersIn the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
OYF049102
OYF049101
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D200300AAMRear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)Press the switch to operate the rear
wiper.
Press the switch again to turn off the rear
wiper operation.
ON - Normal wiper operation
OFF - Wiper is not in operation Press the button to spray rear washer
fluid and to run the rear wipers.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you press the button.
OXM049239N
OXM049238N
CAUTION
 To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
 To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
 To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windshield and obscure your
vision.
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D210000AENAutomatic turn off function
(if equipped)The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off, if the lights are in
the ON position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft
alarm system, the interior lights automat-
ically turns off approximately 3 seconds
after the system is armed stage.
D210200AXM-EURoom lampThe light will turn on and off as below if
the switch is pressed. The light will turn
off if the button is pressed again. ON : The light stays on at all times.
 DOOR : The light comes on when any
door (or tailgate) is opened
regardless of the ignition switch
position. When doors are
unlocked by the transmitter or
the key is removed from the
ignition switch, the light comes
on for approximately 30 sec-
onds as long as any door is not
opened. The light goes out
gradually after approximately
30 seconds if the door is
closed.
However, if the ignition switch
is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediate-
ly. If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK position, the light stays
on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened
with the ignition switch in the
ON position, the light stays on
continuously.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engineis not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
OXM049131OXM049225
■ Type B■Type A
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4Map lamp Push the lens to turn the map lamp on
or off. This light produces a spot beam
for convenient use as a map lamp at
night or as a personal lamp for the driv-
er and the front passenger.
 The light comes on when any door is opened or the ignition switch is turned
OFF. (if equipped)
The light goes out gradually after
approximately 30 seconds if the door is
closed or the ignition switch is turned
OFF.
However, if all doors are locked or the
ignition switch is turned ON, the light
will turn off immediately.
Luggage lamp (if equipped) DOOR : The light comes on when the tailgate is opened.
 OFF
: The light stays off at all times.
 ON : The light stays on at all times.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) : The lamp will turn on if this but- ton is pressed.
 : The lamp will turn off if this but- ton is pressed.✽ ✽NOTICETurn off the lamp before return the sun-
visor to its original position.
OXM049136
OXM049130
OXM049241N
■ Type B■Type A
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DEFROSTER 220000AUN✽
✽NOTICEIf you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-
tion.
Rear window defrosterThe defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
rear window, while the engine is running. To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when the
defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side rearview mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster.Wiper deicer (if equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with the wiper
deicer, it will operate at the same time
you turn on the rear window defroster.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc- tors bonded to the inside surface ofthe rear window, never use sharpinstruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean thewindow.
OXM049137OXM049138OXM049210
■ Type B■Type A■ Type C
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4MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
OXM049140/OXM049141
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Air conditioning button
5. Air intake control button
6. 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF button*
(controlled from the front)
7. 3rd row air conditioning fan speed control switch*
8. Ticket holder*
* if equipped
❈ The actual control panel in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
■
■3rd row air conditioning control (if equipped)■
■Front climate control
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