2020 KIA SEDONA heating

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Driving your vehicle
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between R (Reverse) and any
forward gear in vehicles equipped
with an Automatic Transmission. Do
not race the engine, and spin the
wheels as little as possible. If you are
still stuck after a few tries, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle to
avoid engine overheating and possi-
ble damage to the transmission.The ESC system should be turned
OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.CAUTION- Spinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, espe-
cially at speeds more than 56km/h (35 mph). Spinning thewheels at high speeds when thevehicle is stationary couldcause a tire to overheat whichcould result in tire damage thatmay injure bystanders.
CAUTION- Vehicle rocking
Prolonged rocking may causeengine overheating, transmis-sion damage or failure, and tiredamage.
WARNING- Sudden
vehicle movement
Do not attempt to rock the vehi-
cle if people or objects are near-
by. The vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backwards as
it becomes unstuck.

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Driving on unpaved roads
Drive carefully on unpaved roads
because your vehicle may be dam-
aged by rocks or roots of trees.
Become familiar with the unpaved
road conditions where you are going
to drive before you begin driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
sures will result in overheating and
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine
oil
High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
get to check both the engine coolant
and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
result in overheating of the engine.
WARNING- Under/over inflated tires
Always check the tires for proper
inflation before driving.
Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
For proper tire pressures, refer to
"Tires and wheels" in chapter 8.
WARNING- Tire tread
Always check the tire tread
before driving your vehicle.
Worn-out tires can result in loss
of vehicle control. Worn-out tires
should be replaced as soon as
possible. For further information
and tread limits, refer to "Tires
and wheels" in chapter 7.

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Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get
hot and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down
and reduce your speed to around 70
km/h (45 mph) to reduce the possi-
bility of engine and transmission
overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trail-
er brakes and you have an automat-
ic transmission, you should drive in D
(Drive) when towing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer will minimize
heat build up and extend the life of
your transmission.
Towing up hill
When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 6%) pay close
attention to the engine coolant
temperature gauge to ensure the
engine does not overheat.
If the needle of the coolant temper-
ature gauge moves across the dial
towards “H” (HOT), pull over and
stop as soon as it is safe to do so,
and allow the engine to idle until it
cools down. You may proceed once
the engine has cooled sufficiently.
You must decide driving speed depending on trailer weight and
uphill grade to reduce the possibil-
ity of engine and transmission
overheating.CAUTION
Always use an approved trailerwiring harness. Failure to usean approved trailer wiring har-ness could result in damage tothe vehicle electrical system.

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Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transmission fluid, axle lubri-
cant and cooling system fluid. Brake
condition is another important item to
frequently check. Each item is cov-
ered in this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
review these sections before you
start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your
trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-
nance schedule that accompanied
your trailer and check it periodically.
Preferably, conduct the check at the
start of each day’s driving. Most
importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight. When towing check transmission
fluid more frequently.
If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if
you decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a sway control. Youcan ask a hitch dealer about sway
control.
Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its first 2,000 km
(1,200 miles) in order to allow the
engine to properly break in. Failure
to heed this caution may result in
serious engine or transmission
damage.
When towing a trailer, be sure to consult an authorized Kia dealer
for further information on additional
requirements such as a towing kit,
etc.CAUTION - Air condition-
ing
Do not use the A/C while usingyour vehicle to tow uphill. Dueto higher load during trailerusage, overheating might occuron hot days or during uphilldriving.

What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine will probably be
too hot. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soonas it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (for Automatic transmission) and set
the parking brake. If the air condi-
tioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com-
ing out from underneath the hood,
stop the engine. Do not open the
hood until the coolant has stopped
running or the steaming has
stopped. If there is no visible loss
of engine coolant and no steam,
leave the engine running and
check to be sure the engine cool-
ing fan is operating. If the fan is not
running, turn the engine off. 4. Check to see if the water pump
drive belt is missing. If it is not
missing, check to see that it is
tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant
leaking from the radiator, hoses or
under the vehicle. (If the air condi-
tioning had been in use, it is nor-
mal for cold water to be draining
from it when you stop).
5. If the water pump drive belt is bro- ken or engine coolant is leaking
out, stop the engine immediately
and call the nearest authorized
Kia dealer for assistance. 6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser-
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized Kia dealer for
assistance.
Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling system
and this should be checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING - Under the hood
While the engine is running,
keep hair, hands and clothing
away from moving parts such
as the fan and drive belts to pre-
vent injury.
WARNING - Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This
may result in coolant being
blown out of the opening and
cause serious burns.

Index
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Active ECO system........................................................5-82Active ECO operation ................................................5-82
Limitation of Active ECO operation ..........................5-82
When Active ECO is activated ..................................5-82
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................................................................\
..3-65Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle ..........................................3-93
Air bag warning label ................................................3-93
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-68
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-85
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-80
How does the air bag system operate ........................3-66
Occupant Detection System (ODS) ............................3-72
Side air bag ................................................................3-83
SRS Care ....................................................................3-92\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-69
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-28\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-28
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-5
Appearance care ............................................................7-89 Exterior care ................................................................7-89
Interior care ................................................................7-95 Audio system ..............................................................4-216
Antenna ....................................................................4-21\
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AUX, USB port ........................................................4-216
How vehicle radio works ..........................................4-217
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-172 Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-173
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ..............................................4-189
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-188
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-174
Outside thermometer ................................................4-178
Rear climate control ..................................................4-183
System operation ......................................................4-186
Automatic transmission ................................................5-14 Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-14
Good driving practices ................................................5-20
Battery........................................................................\
....7-36 Battery recharging ......................................................7-37
For best battery service ..............................................7-36
Recharging battery ......................................................7-37
Reset items ..................................................................7-38
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ..............................................................5-5
Necessary inspections ..................................................5-5
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Index
Light bulb position (Rear) ..........................................7-68
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................7-69
Luggage lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ............7-87
Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ....................7-85
Position lamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-73
Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) ............................7-77
Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) ............................7-82
Room lamp bulb replacement ....................................7-85
Side marker (front) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-72
Side marker (rear) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) ............................7-78
Side marker (rear) (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) ............................7-81
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......7-74
Stop and tail lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) ............................7-75
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) ............................7-81
Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) ............................7-79
Vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ....7-87
Lighting........................................................................\
4-139 Battery saver function ..............................................4-139
Daytime running light ..............................................4-139 Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) ................................4-147
Front fog light ..........................................................4-147
Headlight escort function ..........................................4-139
Headlight leveling device..........................................4-147
High beam assist ......................................................4-143
High beam operation ................................................4-142
Lighting control ........................................................4-140
Turn signals and lane change signals........................4-146
Luggage volume ..............................................................8-5
Maintenance services ......................................................7-5 Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6
Owner’s responsibility ..................................................7-5
Manual climate control system....................................4-156 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ..............................................4-171
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-170
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-157
Rear climate control ..................................................4-164
System operation ......................................................4-167
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-76 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-76
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-86
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