2018 KIA SORENTO sensor

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NOTICE
• The system may not work proper-
ly if the bumper has been replaced
or if a repair work has been done
near the sensor.
• The detection area differs accord- ing to the roads width. If the road
is narrow the system may detect
other vehicles in the next lane.
• On the contrary, if the road is very wide the system may not detect
other vehicles.
• The system may turn off due to strong electromagnetic waves.
Non-operating condition
Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations for the system may
not assist the driver and may not
work properly.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The sensor cover is obscured by
rain, snow, mud, etc
- The rear bumper near the sensor is covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle stand etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged or the sensor is out of place.
- The height of the vehicle has signif- icantly changed such as when the
trunk is loaded with heavy objects,
abnormal tire pressure etc.
- Due to bad weather such as heavy rain or snow. - A fixed object is near such as a
guardrail, etc.
- A substantial amount of metallic objects such as a construction
area.
- A large vehicle is nearby such as a bus or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle starts at the same time as the vehicle next to it and
has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes by at a high rate of speed.
- When changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep, uneven road.
- When the other vehicle drives at the rear very nearby or drives very
close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.

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- When the temperature of the rearbumper is very high or low.
- When parking structure covers the sensor.
- When reversing from a parking space with pillars or metal struc-
tures.
- When you are reversing and if the detected vehicle is simultaneously
reversing.
- If there are small objects like shop- ping carts and baby carriages.
- If there is a vehicle with decreased ride height (lowered).
- When the vehicle is close to anoth- er vehicle.
- When driving through a narrow road with many plants.
- When driving on wet surface.Outside rearview mirror may not alert the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror hous- ing is obscured by mud, snow, etc.
- The window is obscured by mud, snow, etc.
- The windows are overly tinted. This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

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LDWS operation
To activate/deactivate the LDWS:
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, press the LDWS button
located on the instrument panel on
the lower left hand side of the driver.The indicator in the cluster display
will initially illuminate white. If the
indicator(white) activated in the pre-
vious ignition cycle, the system turns
on without any control. If you press
the LDWS button again, the indicator
on the cluster display will go off. The
color of indicator will change depend
on the condition of LDWS.
- White : Sensor does not detect the
lane marker or vehicle
speed is less than 40mph
(64kph).
- Green : S ensor detects the lane
marker.
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Do not put objects that reflect light on the crash pad.
You may not hear warning sound of LDWS because of
the excessive audio sound.
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If the vehicle leaves the lane when
the LDWS operates and vehicle
speed exceeds 40 mph (64 kph), the
warning is issued as follows : 1. Visual warning
If the vehicle leaves the lane, the
lane marker indicator of leaving
direction and the warning indicator
on the LCD display blinks less than 3
seconds.2. Audible warning
If the vehicle leaves the lane, the
warning sound is provided less than
3 seconds.
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■ Left lane departure warning
■Right lane departure warning

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- The lane marker is not visible due
to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or
other factors.
- A shadow is on the lane marker because of a median strip,
guardrail, noise barriers and oth-
ers.
- When the lane markers are compli- cated or a structure substitutes for
the lines such as a construction
area.
- There are crosswalk signs or other symbols on the road.
- The lane suddenly disappears such as at the intersection.
- The lane marker in a tunnel is cov- ered with dirt or oil and etc. ❖
When external condition is inter-
vened
- The brightness of outside changes suddenly when entering/existing a
tunnel or passing under a bridge.
- The headlamps are not on at night or in a tunnel, or light level is low.
- There is a boundary structure in the roadway.
- Because the light of street, sun, oncoming vehicle and so on
reflects from the water on the road.
- When light shines brightly in the reverse direction you drive.
- The distance from the vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle
ahead drives hiding the lane line.
- You drive on a steep grade or a sharp curve.
- The vehicle vibrates heavily.
- The temperature near inside mirror is very high due to direct sun light
and etc. ❖
When front visibility is poor
- The lens or windshield is covered by strange materials.
- The sensor cannot detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or snow.
- The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
- Putting something on the crash pad and etc.

What to do in an emergency
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TOWING
Towing service
If 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 AWD vehicles, your vehicle must
be towed with a wheel lift and dollies
or flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.
On FWD 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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WARNING - Side and
curtain Air bag
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 ignition is
ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.
CAUTION
The AWD vehicle should never be towed with the wheels on theground. This can cause seriousdamage to the transaxle or theAWD system.

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Maintenance
Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extreme-ly dusty or sandy areas, replace theelement more often than the usualrecommended intervals. (Refer to“Maintenance under severe usageconditions” in this chapter.)
CAUTION -Air filter main-
tenance
Do not drive with the air clean- er removed; this will result inexcessive engine wear.
When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust ordirt does not enter the airintake, or damage may result.
Use a Kia genuine part. Use of non-genuine parts could dam-age the air flow sensor.

Maintenance
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DescriptionFuse ratingProtected component
AIR BAG IND.10ACluster, A/C Control Module
A/CON 3 30AFuse - A/CON 2, Blower Motor
A/CON 2 7.5AA/C Control Module (Auto)
START 7.5AE/R Junction Block (Start Relay), Transaxle Range Switch
AIR BAG 15ASRS Control Module, Passenger Occupant Detection Sensor
MODULE 2 10ACrash Pad Switch, 4WD ECM, Lane Departure Warning Module, Console Switch, Rear Parking Assist
Sensor LH/RH, Rear Parking Assist Buzzer, Rear Parking Assist Sensor LH/RH (Center), Blind Spot
Detection Radar LH/RH, Electronic Parking Brake Module
ACC 10APCB Block (PDM (ACC) Relay, Power Outlet Relay), BCM, Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit,
360° camera monitoring Unit, Smart Key Control Module, AMP, USB Charger, Telematics Unit
MODULE 4 10AAuto Head Lamp Leveling Device Module, Head Lamp Leveling Device Actuator LH/RH
BRAKE SWITCH 7.5ASmart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch
MODULE 3 10AA/C Control Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Electro Chromic Mirror, Driver IMS Control Module, ATM
Shift Lever Indicator, Rear Seat Warmer LH, Front Air Ventilation Control Module, Front Seat Warmer
Control Module, Telematics Unit
MODULE 1 10ABCM, Stop Lamp Switch, Driver/Passenger Doormodule
SMART KEY 1 15ASmart Key Control Module