2015 KIA Sorento mirror

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4The rearview camera will activate
with the ignition switch ON and the
shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental sys-
tem that shows behind the vehicle
through the rearview display mirror
while backing up unless equipped
with a navigation system, then will
display on the screen.
The rearview camera may be turned
off by pressing the ON/OFF button
when the rearview camera is activated.
To turn the camera on again, press
the ON/OFF button again when the
ignition switch is on and the shift
lever in R (Reverse). Also, the cam-
era will turn on automatically when-
ever the ignition switch is turned off
and on again.REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
 This system is a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always check the inside/out-
side rearview mirrors and the
area behind the vehicle before
and while backing up because
there is a dead zone that can't
be seen by the camera.
 Always keep the camera lens clean. If lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera
may not operate normally.
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Features of your vehicle
Luggage lamp (if equipped) DOOR : The light comes on whenthe 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 button is pressed.
 : The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.✽ ✽NOTICETurn off the lamp before returning
the sunvisor to its original position.
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4✽
✽
NOTICEIf you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to
“Windshield defrosting and defog-
ging” in this section.
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 illu-
minates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally 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
outside 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 win-
dow defroster.
DEFROSTER
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the con-ductors bonded to the insidesurface of the rear window,never use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners containingabrasives to clean the window.
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4
 For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
 If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set
the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
tion.
 Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
 Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.
Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con- ditioning will be selected automat-
ically.
If the air conditioning and/or outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING -
Windshield
heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and the
windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield
to fog up, causing loss of visi-
bility. In this case, set the mode
selection to the position
and fan speed control to the
lower speed.
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Features of your vehicle
Sunglass holder To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses with the
lenses facing out. To close the sun-
glass holder, push it up.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
WARNING
Do not keep food in the glove
box for a long time.
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WARNING
 Do not keep objects exceptsunglasses inside the sun-
glass holder. Such objects can
be thrown from the holder in
the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring
the passengers in the vehicle.
 Do not open the sunglass holder while the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an opened sunglass holder.
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4Bottle holderBottles may be placed in the holder.✽
✽
NOTICEOnly bottles should be place in the
holder as it is written in the vehicle
“BOTTLE ONLY”.
SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the
side (2).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (3).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the visor and slide the mirror cover
(4). The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)
* The actual sunvisor lamp in the
vehicle may differ from the illustra-
tion.
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CAUTION
- Vanity mirror
lamp
If you use the vanity mirrorlamp, turn off the lamp beforereturning the sunvisor to itsoriginal position, otherwise itcould result in battery dis-charge and possible sunvisordamage.
*
WARNING
For your safety, do not obstruct
your vision when using the sun-
visor
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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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Driving your vehicle
The BSD (Blind spot detection) sys-
tem uses a radar sensor to alert the
driver while driving.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides information to
the driver.➀
BSD(Blind spot detection)
Warning range is dependent on your
vehicle speed. However, if your vehi-
cle speed is speedy about 10km/h
than other vehicle, the warning is not
operated.
➁ LCA(Lane change assist)
When the vehicle is approaching to
your vehicle at high speed, the warn-
ing is operated.BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
• Always check the road condi- tions while driving for unex-
pected situations even
though the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system is operat-
ing.
 Never use the BSD system as a replacement for careful driv-
ing practices. Drivers should
always use their mirrors and
look over their shoulders to
detect other vehicles when
changing lanes. The BSD sys-
tem is only intended to sup-
plement safe practices.
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