2015 KIA Sorento engine

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Features of your vehicle
Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
CAUTION
 Use the power outlet only whenthe engine is running andremove the accessory plugafter use. Using the accessoryplug for prolonged periods oftime with the engine off couldcause the battery to discharge.
 Only use 12V electric acces- sories which are less than 10Ain electric capacity.
 Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the poweroutlet.
 Close the cover when not in use.
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(Continued) Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle’spower outlet. These devicesmay cause excessive audiostatic and malfunctions inother electronic systems ordevices used in your vehicle.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pen, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may get an elec-
tric shock.
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■Rear (if equipped)
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4AC inverter (if equipped) The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipments.
If you wish to use the AC inverter,
press the AC inverter button while
the engine is running. The light on
the AC inverter button will illuminate. If you press the AC inverter button
again, the AC inverter will be deacti-
vated and the light on the AC invert-
er button will turn off.
✽ ✽
NOTICEWhen turning on the AC inverter,
the indicator on the AC inverter but-
ton illuminates late while the system
conducts a self-check.
✽ ✽NOTICE• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical sys-
tem failure, electric shock, etc., be
sure to read owner's manual
before use.
• Be sure to close the cover except the time of use.
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Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
 To prevent the battery frombeing discharged, do not usethe AC inverter while theengine is not running.
 When not using the AC invert- er, make sure to turn off theAC inverter (the indicator onthe button does not illumi-nate) and close the AC invert-er cover.
 After using an electric acces- sory or equipment, pull theplug out. Leaving the accesso-ry or equipment plugged in fora long time may cause batterydischarge.
 Do not use an electric acces- sory or equipment the powerconsumption of which isgreater than 150W(115V).
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WARNING
To reduce a risk of serious or
fatal injuries:
 Do not use a heated electricdevice such as a coffeepot,
toaster, heater, iron, etc.
 Do not insert foreign objects into the outlet and do not
touch the outlet as you may
get shocked.
 Do not let children touch the AC inverter.
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 Some electric accessories or equipments can cause elec-tronic interference. It maycause excessive audio noiseand malfunctions in otherelectric systems or devices inthe vehicle.
 Do not use broken electric accessories or equipments,which may damage the ACinverter and electrical sys-tems of the vehicle.
 Do not use two or more elec- tric accessories or equip-ments at the same time. It maycause damage to the electricalsystems of the vehicle.
 When the input voltage is under 11V, the outlet LED willblink and the AC inverter willturn off automatically. If theinput voltage goes up to nor-mal, the AC inverter will turnon again.
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4How vehicle audio worksAM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers located
around your city. They are intercept-
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-
cle. This signal is then processed by
the radio and sent to your vehicle
speakers.
When a strong radio signal has
reached your vehicle, the precise
engineering of your audio system
ensures the best possible quality
reproduction. However, in some
cases the signal coming to your vehi-
cle may not be strong and clear. This can be due to factors, such as
the distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.
AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. These long distance,low
frequency radio waves can follow the
curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight. In addition, they
curve around obstructions resulting
in better signal coverage.
JBM002
AM reception
JBM001
FM reception
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4USING THE USB DEVICE To use an external USB device,
make sure the device is not con-
nected when starting up the
vehicle. Connect the device after
starting up.
 If you start the engine when the USB device is connected, it may
damage the USB device. (USB
flashdrives are very sensitive to
electric shock.)
 If the engine is started up or turned off while the external USB
device is connected, the external
USB device may not work.
 The System may not play unau- thenticated MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate
between 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression
rate between 8Kbps ~
320Kbps.
 Take precautions for static elec- tricity when connecting or discon-
necting the external USB device.
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 An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is
not recognizable.
 Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the
connected external USB device
can be unrecognizable.
 When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB device is
not either 512BYTE or
2048BYTE, then the device will
not be recognized.
 Use only a USB device format- ted to FAT 12/16/32.
 USB devices without USB I/F authentication may not be recog-
nizable.
 Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in con-
tact with the human body or
other objects.
 If you repeatedly connect or dis- connect the USB device in a
short period of time, it may break
the device.
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 You may hear a strange noise when connecting or disconnect-
ing a USB device.
 If you disconnect the external USB device during playback in
USB mode, the external USB
device can be damaged or may
malfunction. Therefore, discon-
nect the external USB device
when the audio is turned off or in
another mode. (e.g, Radio, CD)
 Depending on the type and capacity of the external USB
device or the type of the files
stored in the device, there is a
difference in the time taken for
recognition of the device.
 Do not use the USB device for purposes other than playing
music files.
 Playing videos through the USB is not supported.
 Use of USB accessories such as rechargers or heaters using USB
I/F may lower performance or
cause trouble.
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Driving your vehicle Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 5-5
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13• Manual transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16• Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16All wheel drive (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
• Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
• Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
• Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• GVW (Gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
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WARNING
- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle,
open the windows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death
by asphyxiation.
 Be sure the exhaust system does not leak. The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.
If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side
of the vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Kia dealer.
 Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the
engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out.
 Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle. If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in
an open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn
into the interior.
If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the
windshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
 Check the condition of the tires.
 Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
 Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspectionsFluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting  Close and lock all doors.
 Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
 Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
 Be sure that all lights work.
 Check all gauges.
 Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
 Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.
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