2015 KIA Sorento 4WD

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5 You must consciously take the
effort to learn how to corner in an
AWD vehicle. Do not rely on your
experience in conventional 2WD
vehicles in choosing safe cornering
speed in AWD mode. For starters,
you must drive more slowly in
AWD.
 Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by
rocks or roots of trees. Become
familiar with the off-road conditions
where you are going to drive
before you begin driving.  Always hold the steering wheel
firmly when you are driving off-
road.
 Make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts.
 If you need to drive in the water, stop your vehicle, set your transfer
to the AWD LOCK mode and drive
at less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
WARNING
- Steeringwheel
Do not grab the inside of the
steering wheel when you are
driving off-road. You may hurt
your arm by a sudden steering
maneuver or from steering
wheel rebound due to impact
with objects on the ground. You
could lose control of the steer-
ing wheel.
WARNING
- Wind danger
If you are driving in heavy wind,
the vehicle's higher center of
gravity decreases your steering
control capacity and requires
you to drive more slowly.
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WARNING
- 4WD
Reduce speed when you turn
corners. The center of gravity of
AWD vehicles is higher than
that of conventional 2WD vehi-
cles, making them more likely to
roll over when you turn corners
too fast.
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What to do in an emergency
TOWINGTowing serviceIf emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
For trailer towing guidelines informa-tion, refer to “Trailer towing” in sec-tion 5.On 4WD vehicles, your vehicle must
be towed with a wheel lift and dollies
or flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.
On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and
the front wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
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CAUTION
The 4WD vehicle should never
be towed with the wheels on theground. This can cause seriousdamage to the transaxle or the4WD system.
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to LOCK or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignitions
is ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.
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Maintenance
Inner fuse panel
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
MODULE 2 10AInstrument Cluster (IND./MICOM), Steering Angle Sensor, Alternator, Smart Key Control Module, A/V &
Navigation Head Unit, STOP_SW, SI_ECU, HLLD LH/RH
MODULE 1 7.5A SPORTS MODE SW/KEY_SOL, SPORT_MODE_SW
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster (IND.), Digital Clock
A/BAG 15A SRS Control Module, PODS Module
START 7.5A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Relay - Start, Sub Start, Burglar Alarm), PDM
WIPER RR 15A ICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay), Rear Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
WIPER FRT 25A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper (Low) Relay), Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
MODULE 3 10AESC Off Switch, Front A/C Control Module, Instrument Cluster, Audio, MTS, A/V & Navigation Head Unit,
Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Power Window Main Switch, 4WD ECU, P_WDW_PASS_SW_IMS,
Rear Parking Assist SNSR, FRT_DRV_SEAT_EXT, FRT_PASS_SEAT_EXT, CONSOLE_EXTN , IPM
(BCM IG1)
A/CON 7.5AFront A/C Control Module, Active Incar Sensor, Cluster Ionize, ICM Relay Box (Rear A/C Relay) E/R
Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay)
AMP 30A AMP
P/OUTLET 1 15A -
P/OUTLET 2 20A LUGGAGE_POWER_OUTLET, FRT_POWER_OUTLET_DRV
BLOWER RR 20A ICM Relay Box (Rear A/C Relay)
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7Engine compartment fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
MULTI
FUSE I/P B+2 60A
IPM (Fuse - S/HTR FRT, P/Seat SUN ROOF-1 25A, IPS1 (FOG LH/RH, TAIL LAMP LH), ARISU LH
(HEAD LAMP LOW LH, HEAD LAMP HI LH, TURN SIG RL, TURN SIG FL)
BLOWER 40A Blower Relay
RR HTD 40A Rear Defogger Relay
ABS 1 40A ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
ABS 2 40A ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
I/P B+3 60ASMART_KEY-1 25A, SMART_KEY-4 10A, MODULE-1 7.5A, SUNROOF-2 25A, (FUSE SW RLY,
INTERIOR LAMP 10A : DR_SCUFF_LP_DRV, DR_SCUFF_LP_PASS, DR_WARNG_SW,
S_VISOR_LP_LH/RH, OHC_LAMP, ROOM_LP, RL/RR_PERSONAL_LAMP, CARGO_LAMP, MULTI-
MEDIA 15A : Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, MTS, MEMORY 10A : OBD_II, Front A/C Control
Module, TPMS, Digital Clock, INSIDE_MIRR, S_WARMER_SW_LH/RH, AIR_VENT_SEAT_SW_LH/
RH, CLUSTER, O_S_MIRR_SW, P_WDW_MAIN_SW, FRT_DRV_SEAT_EXT, P_WDW_PASS_SW)
I/P B+1 50A AMP 30A, P/WDW LH 25A, P/WDW RH 25A, S/HEATER_RR 15A
MDPS
80A
MDPS_ECU
C/FAN
60A
E/R Fuse & Relay Box (C/FAN RLY)
FUSE IGN 2 40A Start Relay, W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, With Smart Key - E/R Fuse & Relay Box (IGN2 Relay)
TRAILER 30A Trailer Power Outlet
IGN 1 40A W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, With Smart Key - E/R Fuse & Relay Box (IGN1 Relay, ACC Relay )
HORN 15A Horn Relay
DEICER 15A Front Wiper Deicer Relay
I/P B+4 50A
IPM (DR LOCK 20A, BLOWER RR 20A, FUEL LID 15A, IPS3 (TAIL LAMP RH, TAIL INT LAMP),
ARISU RH (HEAD LAMP LOW RH, HEAD LAMP HI RH, TURN SIG RR, TURN SIG FR)
ABS 7.5A ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
B/UP LP 7.5A Back-Up Lamp Relay (A/T), Back-Up Lamp Switch (M/T)
4WD 20A 4WD_ECU
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Specifications & Consumer information
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
LUGGAGE VOLUME
ltem5 Seater 7 Seater
VDA MIN.
660
l(23.3 cu ft) 116 l(4.1 cu ft)
MAX. 1,675
l(59.2 cu ft) 1,530 l(54.0 cu ft)
Min : Behind rear seat to upper edge of the seat back.
Max : Behind front seat to roof.
2.4GDI 3.3GDI
ATAT AT2WD2WD4WD2WD4WD
5 Seater
2130 kg (4696 lbs.) 2180 kg (4806 lbs.) 2260 kg (4982 lbs.) 2270 kg (5004 lbs.) 2350 kg (5181 lbs.)
7 Seater2250 kg (4960 lbs.) 2300 kg (5071 lbs.) 2380 kg (5247 lbs.) 2400 kg (5291 lbs.) 2480 kg (5467 lbs.)
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