light KIA Sorento 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

BATTERY
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
- Battery
dangers
Always read the follow-
ing instructions carefully
when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.
Hydrogen, which is a
highly combustible gas,
is always present in bat-
tery cells and may
explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the
reach of children
because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do not
allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
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If any electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 min-
utes and get immediate
medical attention. If pos-
sible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or
cloth until medical atten-
tion is received.
If electrolyte gets on
your skin, thoroughly
wash the contacted area.
If you feel a pain or a
burning sensation, get
medical attention imme-
diately.
Wear eye protection
when charging or work-
ing near a battery.
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
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When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, excessive pressure
on the case may cause battery
acid to leak, resulting in per-
sonal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Never attempt to charge the
battery when the battery
cables are connected.
The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage.
Never touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.
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Maintenance
For optimal battery performance:
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petro-
leum jelly or terminal grease.Rinse any spilled electrolyte from
the battery immediately with a solu-
tion of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended time, disconnect
the battery cables.
Items to be reset after the battery
has been replaced or the battery
cables have been disconnected
and reinstalled.
Sunroof (See page 3-83)
Clock (See page 4-67)
Multi-Meter (See page 4-52)
Climate control system (See pages
4-71 and 4-79)Battery Recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.MAINTENANCE7-24
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Wheel Replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
- Tire Inflation
Driving on worn-out tires or
mis-matched tires is very haz-
ardous. Worn-out tires reduce
braking effectiveness, steer-
ing accuracy, and traction.
You are also more likely to
have a blowout on a worn-out
tire. Replace any tire showing
signs of being worn out.
Your vehicle is equipped with
tires designed to provide for
safe ride and handling capa-
bility. Do not use a size and
type of tire and wheel that is
different from the one that is
originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehi-
cle, which could lead to han-
dling failure or rollover and
serious injury.
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When replacing the tires, be
sure to equip all four tires with
the tire and wheel of the same
size, type, tread, brand and
load-carrying capacity. If you
nevertheless decide to equip
your vehicle with any
tire/wheel combination not
recommended by Kia for off
road driving, you should not
use these tires for highway
driving.
The use of any other tire size
or type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, tire clearance, and
speedometer calibration.
Replace all four tires at the
same time. Replacing tires in
part can seriously affect your
vehicle’s handling.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
snow chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.
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Tire Size Designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers
in the tire size designation mean.
Example tire size designation:
P245/70R16 106H (these numbers
are provided as an example only;
your tire size designator could vary
depending on your vehicle.)
P– Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).
245– Tire width in millimeters.
70 – Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width.
R – Tire construction code (Radial).
16– Rim diameter in inches.106– Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
H– Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel Size Designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
7.0JJ x 16
7.0– Rim width in inches.
J– Rim contour designation.
16– Rim diameter in inches.Tire Speed Ratings
The chart below shows many of the
different speed ratings currently
being used for passenger car and
light truck tires. The speed rating
symbol is part of the tire size desig-
nation on the sidewall of the tire. This
symbol corresponds to that tire’s
designed maximum safe operating
speed.MAINTENANCE7-30
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph)
V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maximum Speed Speed
Rating
Symbol
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Replacement
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the light assembly from
the body of the vehicle loosening
the bolts.
MAINTENANCE
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S2BLA725A Headlight
Headlight
 Front turn signal light


WARNING- Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake
and ensure that the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position to avoid sudden move-
ment of the vehicle and burning
your fingers or receiving an
electric shock.
WARNING- Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if bro-
ken.
Always handle them carefully,
and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installed
in a headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when
changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool before handling
it.
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3. Disconnect the headlight main
electrical connector.4. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.5. Disconnect the headlight bulb
socket-connector.
6. Unsnap the headlight bulb retain-
ing wire by depressing the end of it
and pushing it upward.MAINTENANCE7-34
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSE
CLOSE
S2BLA726
S2BLA726A Headlight main
electrical connector
S2BLA759
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7. Remove the bulb from the head-
light assembly.
8. Install a new headlight bulb and
snap the headlight bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb.
9. Connect the headlight bulb socket-
connector.
10. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
11. Connect the headlight main con-
nector.
12. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.Front Turn Signal Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the light assembly from
the body of the vehicle removing
the bolts.
3. Disconnect the front turn signal
light electrical connector.4. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it until
the tabs on the bulb align with the
slot in the socket. Pull the bulb out
of the socket.
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S2BLA729
S2BLA726C Front turn signal light
electrical connector
S2BLA726B
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6. Install a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
8. Connect the front turn signal light
electrical connector.
9. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.Front Fog Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Reach your hand into the front
bumper below the fog light hous-
ing.2. Remove the socket from the hous-
ing by turning the socket counter
clockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
housing.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Install the socket in the housing by
aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the housing. Insert the
socket into the housing and turn
the socket clockwise.MAINTENANCE7-36
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Interior Lights Bulb Replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the interior
light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
MAINTENANCE
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DOWN
PUSHMODE
/SETUP
S2BLA738A
O
F
FDOORON
S2BLA739
OFF ON
S2BLA740S2BLA750
Doom light Map lightRear cargo area light
Door courtesy light
CAUTION
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF”
button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.
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Vanity Mirror Light
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the sunvi-
sor.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Align the lens tabs with the light
housing notches and snap the lens
into place.Center High-Mounted Stoplight
Bulb Replacement
1. Open the rear hatch.
2. Remove the trim from the rear
hatch after removing fasteners of
the both sides on the trim.3. Separate the socket and the lens
part by pulling the socket retaining
tabs outward.MAINTENANCE7-38
S2BLA742
S2BLA743
S2BLA752
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