2013 KIA Sorento light

Index2I
Air bags··················\
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··3-41Air bag warning label··················\
··················\
············3-67
Air bag warning light ··················\
··················\
············3-44
Curtain air bag··················\
··················\
··················\
·····3-59
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ··················\
·····3-53
Occupant detection system··················\
··················\
····3-47
Side impact air bag··················\
··················\
················3-57
Air cleaner ··················\
··················\
··················\
···············7-25
Alarm system ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-13
Antenna ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
4-106
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··················\
··················\
··5-30
Appearance care··················\
··················\
··················\
·······7-58 Exterior care ··················\
··················\
··················\
········7-58
Interior care ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········7-63
Armrest ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
··3-20
Audio system ··················\
··················\
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·········4-106 Antenna ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············4-106
Steering wheel audio control ··················\
················4-107
Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt) ··················\
·········3-36
Automatic climate control system ··················\
···············4-87 Air conditioning ··················\
··················\
··················\
··4-93
Automatic heating and air conditioning··················\
··4-88
Manual heating and air conditioning ··················\
······4-89
Automatic transaxle ··················\
··················\
··················\
·5-15 Ignition key interlock system ··················\
··················\
5-19
Shift lock system ··················\
··················\
··················\
·5-18
Sports mode··················\
··················\
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·········5-17 Battery··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
····7-33
Battery saver function··················\
··················\
················4-67
Before driving ··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ··················\
··················\
4-100
Brake system··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··················\
················5-30
Electronic stability control (ESC) ··················\
···········5-32
Parking brake ··················\
··················\
··················\
······5-28
Power brakes ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······5-27
Brake/clutch fluid ··················\
··················\
··················\
····7-22
Bulb wattage ··················\
··················\
··················\
··············8-2
Capacities (Lubricants) ··················\
··················\
················8-4
Care Exterior care ··················\
··················\
··················\
········7-58
Interior care ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········7-63
Tire care ··················\
··················\
··················\
··············7-36
Cargo capacity ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········5-63
Cargo weight··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-67
Center console storage ··················\
··················\
···············4-98
Central door lock switch··················\
··················\
············4-17
Certification label ··················\
··················\
··················\
····5-65
Changing tires ··················\
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············6-9A
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Index
GaugeEngine temperature gauge··················\
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·····4-50
Fuel gauge ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-51
Glassroof, see panoramic sunroof ··················\
···············4-30
Glove box··················\
··················\
··················\
·················4-98\
Hazard warning flasher··················\
··················\
··············4-66
Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
··················\
····5-45
Headlight escort function··················\
··················\
···········4-67
Headrest ··················\
··················\
··················\
············3-7, 3-17
Highway driving ··················\
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······5-49
Hitches ··················\
··················\
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···5-54
Heated steering wheel··················\
··················\
················4-37
HomeLink, Electrochromic mirror ··················\
··············4-40
Hood··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·······4-25
Horn ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·······4-38
How to use this manual ··················\
··················\
···············1-2
Ignition key interlock system ··················\
··················\
····5-19
Immobilizer system ··················\
··················\
··················\
···4-3
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ··················\
·1-6
Indicators and warnings ··················\
··················\
·············4-55
Inside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
···············4-39 Instrument cluster ··················\
··················\
··················\
····4-48
Engine temperature gauge··················\
··················\
·····4-50
Fuel gauge ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-51
Instrument panel illumination ··················\
·················4-49\
Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip computer··················\
········4-51
Speedometer ··················\
··················\
··················\
········4-49
Tachometer ··················\
··················\
··················\
··········4-49
Warning and indicators ··················\
··················\
·········4-55
Instrument panel illumination··················\
··················\
····4-49
Instrument panel overview ··················\
··················\
··········2-3
Interior care··················\
··················\
··················\
··············7-63
Interior features··················\
··················\
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······4-100 Clock ··················\
··················\
··················\
·················4-10\
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Cup holder ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········4-100
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
··················\
·············4-103
Luggage net holder··················\
··················\
··············4-103
Power outlet ··················\
··················\
··················\
······4-101
Sunvisor··················\
··················\
··················\
·············4-101
Interior lights ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-75
Interior overview ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······2-2
Interlock system ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······5-19
Jack and tools··················\
··················\
··················\
·············6-7
Jump starting··················\
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Index6I
Key positions ··················\
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·············5-4
Keys ··················\
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·········4-2Immobilizer system ··················\
··················\
·················4-3
Label Air bag warning label··················\
··················\
············3-67
Certification label ··················\
··················\
··················\
5-65
Tire and loading information label ··················\
·········5-62
Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
··················\
············7-42
Tire specification and pressure label·········\
··················\
8-8
Vehicle certification label ··················\
··················\
·······8-7
Latch system, see lower anchor system ··················\
······3-39
Lighting··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
··4-67 Battery saver function ··················\
··················\
···········4-67
Headlight escort function ··················\
··················\
······4-67
Lower anchor system ··················\
··················\
·················3-39\
Lubricants and capacities··················\
··················\
·············8-4
Luggage box ··················\
··················\
··················\
············4-99
Luggage net holder ··················\
··················\
··················\
4-103
Luggage rack, see roof rack ··················\
··················\
····4-105
Lumbar support··················\
··················\
··················\
··········3-7 Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···········7-15
Maintenance services ··················\
··················\
··············7-5
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-13
Normal maintenance schedule ··················\
··················\
7-8
Owner maintenance··················\
··················\
·················7-6
Tire maintenance ··················\
··················\
··················\
·7-41
Manual climate control system··················\
··················\
··4-78 Air conditioning ··················\
··················\
··················\
··4-83
Climate control air filter··················\
··················\
········4-86
Heating and air conditioning··················\
··················\
·4-79
Manual transaxle··················\
··················\
··················\
······5-12
Memory fuse ··················\
··················\
··················\
············7-51
Mirrors ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
···4-39 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ··················\
··············4-39
Inside rearview mirror··················\
··················\
···········4-39
Outside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
········4-45
Moonroof, see panoramic sunroof··················\
···············4-30
Multi fuse ··················\
··················\
··················\
·················7-52\
Neck restraints, see headrest ··················\
················3-7, 3-1\
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Introduction
A020101AHM-EUYour new vehicle is designed to use only
unleaded fuel having a pump octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-
sions and spark plug fouling.
A020103AUN-EUGasoline containing alcohol andmethanolGasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),
and gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
are being marketed along with or instead
of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufactur-
er’s warranty if they result from the use
of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other thanwhat has been specified. (Consultan authorized KIA dealer for details.)
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when
refueling.
 Tighten the cap until it clicks, oth- erwise the Check Engine
light will illuminate.
 Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.
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Introduction61INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat Belt Warning LightTurn Signal IndicatorABS Warning Light*
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning LightMalfunction Indicator*Immobilizer Indicator* Low Fuel Level Warning Light* if equipped
Tailgate Open Warning Light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.Charging System Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
A050000AX-EC
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning LightAir Bag Warning Light*Shift Pattern Indicator
ESC Indicator*ESC OFF Indicator*
Cruise Indicator*
4WD system warning light*
4WD LOCK indicator*
DBC indicator*Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light*
Key out warning light*
KEY
OUTECO
ECOMINDER
TM indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
High Beam Indicator
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-48
2. Lighting controls / Turn signals.........4-67
3. Steering wheel audio controls* ......4-107
4. Horn .................................................4-38
5. Driver’s front air bag .........................3-53
6. Cruise controls* ................................5-39
7. Wiper/Washer switch ........................4-72
8. Ignition switch* orENGINE START/STOP button* ...5-4, 5-7
9. Digital clock ....................................4-102
10. Audio* ...........................................4-106
11. Hazard warning flasher ...........4-66, 6-2
12. Climate control system* ........4-78, 4-87
13. Seat heater*/Seat heater (with air ventilation)* switch.....3-9, 3-10
14. Power outlet* ................................4-101
15. AUX, USB and iPod port*.............4-108
16. Shift lever ..............................5-12, 5-15
17. Parking brake pedal* ......................5-28
18. Brake pedal ....................................5-27
19. Accelerator pedal .............................5-5
20. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-53
21. Glove box .......................................4-98
* : if equipped
OXMA012002
❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration
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Safety features of your vehicle43
Front seat adjustment - manualC010101AHMForward and backwardTo move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever upand hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
WARNING
After adjusting the seat, always
check that it is securely locked into
place by attempting to move the
seat forward or backward without
using the lock release lever.
Sudden or unexpected movement
of the driver's seat could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle result-
ing in an accident.
OXM039002
WARNING
- Rear seatbacks
 The rear seatback must be securely latched. If not, passen-
gers and objects could be thrown
forward resulting in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or collision.
 Luggage and other cargo should be laid flat in the cargo area. If
objects are large, heavy, or must
be piled, they must be secured.
Under no circumstances should
cargo be piled higher than the
seatbacks. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop, collision or rollover.
 No passenger should ride in the cargo area or sit or lie on folded
seatbacks while the vehicle is
moving. All passengers must be
properly seated in seats and
restrained properly while riding.
 When resetting the seatback to the upright position, make sure it
is securely latched by pushing it
forward and backwards.
 To avoid the possibility of burns, do not remove the carpet in the
cargo area. Emission control
devices beneath this floor gener-
ate high temperatures.
WARNING
 Do not adjust the seat while wear-
ing seat belts. Moving the seat
cushion forward may cause
strong pressure on the abdomen.
 Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not
caught in the seat mechanisms
while the seat is moving.
 Do not put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you oper-
ate the seat, gas may gush out of
the lighter and cause fire.
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Safety features of your vehicle
C010102AHMSeatback angleTo 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.)
C010103APBSeat height (for driver’s seat)To change the height of the seat, push
the lever upwards or downwards.
 To lower the seat cushion, push thelever down several times.
 To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up 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
you can easily control the steering wheel,
pedals and switches on the instrument
panel.
OXM039004
OXM039003
WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle.
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