KIA Sorento 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

To release the parking brake, pull the
handle up slightly and push the
release button. Then lower the handle
to the released position while holding
the button in.Check the brake warning light each
time you start the engine. This warn-
ing will be illuminated when the
engine is running and the parking
brake is set.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off.
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WARNING
To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the
gearshift lever in place of the
parking brake. Set the parking
brake AND make sure the
gearshift lever is securely posi-
tioned in 1st (First) gear or R
(Reverse) for manual transmis-
sion equipped vehicles and in P
(Park) for automatic transmis-
sion equipped vehicles.
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If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released,
there may be a malfunction in the
brake system. Immediate attention is
necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-
sible, use extreme caution while
operating the vehicle and only contin-
ue to drive the vehicle until you reach
the first safe location or repair shop.Parking on Curbed Streets
When parking your vehicle on an
uphill grade, park as close to the
curb as possible and turn the front
wheels away from the curb so that
the front wheels will contact the
curb if the vehicle moves backward.
When parking your vehicle on a
downhill grade, park as close to the
curb as possible and turn the front
wheels toward the curb so that the
front wheels will contact the curb if
the vehicle moves forward.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
(If equipped)DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-34
WARNING
- ABS Brakes
Your ABS is not a substitute for
good driving judgement. You
can still have an accident. In
fact, your ABS system will prob-
ably not be able to prevent an
accident in the following driving
conditions:
Dangerous driving, such as
neglecting safety precau-
tions, speeding, or driving too
close to the vehicle in front of
you.
Driving at high speed in situa-
tions providing considerably
less traction, such as wet con-
ditions where hydroplaning
could occur.
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The ABS system continuously sens-
es the speed of the wheels. If the
wheels are going to lock, the ABS
system repeatedly modulates the
hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-
responding sensation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and it means
your ABS system is active.
In order to obtain the maximum ben-
efit from your ABS system in an
emergency situation, do not attempt
to modulate your brake pressure and
do not try to pump your brakes. Press
your brake pedal as hard as possible
or as hard as the situation warrants
and allow the ABS system to control
the force being delivered to the rear
brakes.Even with the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, your vehicle still requires suffi-
cient stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
Always slow down when cornering.
The anti-lock brake system cannot
prevent accidents resulting from
excessive speeds.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
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ABS
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Driving too fast on poor road
surfaces. The ABS is
designed to improve maxi-
mum braking effectiveness on
typical highways and roads in
good condition. On poor road
surfaces in poor condition,
the ABS may actually reduce
braking effectiveness.
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NOTICEWhen you jump start your vehicle
because of a discharged battery, the
engine may not run as smoothly
and the ABS warning light may
blink at the same time. This hap-
pens because of the low battery
voltage. It does not mean your ABS
is malfunctioning.
 Do not pump your brakes!
 Have the battery recharged
before driving the vehicle.
✽ ✽
NOTICE If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem
with the ABS system. In this case,
however, your regular brakes will
work normally.
 The ABS warning light will stay
on for 2-3 seconds after the
engine starts. During that time,
the ABS will go through self-diag-
nosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light
stays on, you may have a problem
with your ABS system. Contact
an authorized Kia dealer as soon
as possible.
✽ ✽
NOTICE When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and operate your brakes continu-
ously, the ABS will be active con-
tinuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your
car over to a safe place and stop
the engine.
 Restart the engine. If the ABS
warning light is off, then your
ABS system is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a prob-
lem with the ABS. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
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POWER STEERINGPower steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the
vehicle. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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✽ ✽
NOTICEIf the vehicle is parked for extended
periods outside in cold weather
(below-10°C (14°F)), the power
steering may require increased
effort when the engine is first start-
ed. This is caused by increased fluid
viscosity due to the cold weather
and does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
When this happens, increase the
engine RPM to 1500rpm then
release or let the engine idle for two
or three minutes to warm up the
fluid.
✽ ✽
NOTICE Never hold the steering wheel
against a stop (extreme right or
left turn) for more than five sec-
onds with the engine running.
Holding the steering wheel for
more than five seconds in either
position may cause damage to the
power steering pump.
 If the power steering drive belt
breaks or if the power steering
pump malfunctions, the steering
effort will greatly increase.
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CRUISE CONTROLThe cruise control system allows you
to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed without resting your
foot on the accelerator pedal.
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of
more than about 24 mph (40km/h).
To Set Cruise Control Speed:
1. Push the CRUISE switch, located
on the left side of the steering col-
umn, to the ON position.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 24 mph
(40 km/h).3. Depress the COAST/SET switch,
located on the steering wheel, and
release it at the speed you want.
Release the accelerator at the
same time. The desired speed will
automatically be maintained and
the CRUISE light on your instru-
ment cluster will illuminate.
The SET function cannot be activated
until approximately 2 seconds after
the CRUISE MAIN switch has been
engaged.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while going
downhill.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-38
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WARNING- Cruise Control
Do not use the cruise control
feature under the following con-
ditions:
Heavy or unsteady traffic
Slippery or winding roads
Situations that involve vary-
ing speeds
WARNING
If the CRUISE MAIN switch is
left on, the cruise control can be
switched on accidentally. Keep
the CRUISE MAIN switch off
when cruise control is not in
use.
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To Cancel Cruise Control, do one
of the following:
Depress the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal with a
manual transmission, or shift into N
(Neutral) with an automatic trans-
mission.
Depress the CANCEL switch locat-
ed on the steering wheel.
Depress the COAST/SET and
RES/ACCEL switches at the same
time.
Each of these actions will cancel
cruise control operation, but it will not
turn the system off. If you wish to
resume cruise control operation,
depress the RES/ACCEL switch
located on your steering wheel. You
will return to your previously preset
speed.To turn cruise control off, do one
of the following:
Push the CRUISE switch to the
OFF position.
Turn the ignition off.
Both of these actions also cancel
cruise control operation. If you want
to resume cruise control operation,
repeat the steps provided in “To Set
Cruise Control Speed” on the previ-
ous page.
To Increase Cruise Control Set
Speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Depress the RES/ACCEL switch
and hold it. Your vehicle will accel-
erate. Release the switch at the
speed you want.
Depress the RES/ACCEL switch
and release it immediately. The
cruising speed will increase 1mph
(1.6 km/h) by one touch and will be
memorized to the reset speed.
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To Temporarily Accelerate with
the Cruise Control On
If you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on,
depress the accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere
with cruise control operation or
change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator.To Decrease the Cruising Speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Depress the COAST/SET switch
and hold it. Your vehicle will gradu-
ally slow down. Release the switch
at the speed you want to maintain.
Depress the COAST/SET switch
and release it immediately. The
cruising speed will decrease 1mph
(1.6 km/h) by one touch and will be
memorized to the reset speed.
To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 24 mph (40 km/h):
If something besides the CRUISE
MAIN switch was used to cancel
cruising speed and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed
will automatically resume when the
RES/ACCEL switch is depressed. It
will not resume, however, if the vehi-
cle speed has dropped below 24 mph
(40km/h).DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-40
SRSAIRBAG
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ABS
CHECK
4WD
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km/hMPH
IMMO
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Tripmeter / Odometer
7. Trip meter reset button
8. Fuel gauge
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
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ABS
CHECK
O/D
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LOW
PN R
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BRAKE
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200
220
1000rpm
CRUISE
km/hMPH
IMMO
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Tripmeter / Odometer
7. Trip meter reset button
8. Shift position indicator
9. Fuel gauge
1
2
3
2
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
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