KIA Sorento 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

If the 120A “MAIN”fuse is blown, it
must be removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
2. Remove the bolts in the photo
above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of
the same 120A rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
6-9
3500DOHC24V
S2BLC701Fuse Box
S2BLA606A
✽ ✽
NOTICEAfter checking the fuse box in the
engine compartment, securely
install the fuse box cover. If not,
electrical failures may occur from
water leaking in.
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Fuse panel description
Driver-side kick panelIN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-10
( )
( ) (
) ( ) ( )
( )
W/SHD
15AS/ROOF
20A
( )PREMIUM
AUDIO30A
( )S/WARMER20A
(
)
O/S MIRROR10A
(
)
RELAY COIL10ASTART
10A
METER
10AENGINE
10A HAZARD
15AP/SCK(CTR)
15A
CIGAR (FRT)
15A

DRL/OBD-II10AWIPER(FRT)
20A
TCCS
20AROOM LAMP10A FOG (RR)
15AP/SCK
(FRT,RR)
30ASTOP LAMP
20ATURN LAMP
10A
A/BAG
10A
( )TRAILER15A WIPER(RR)
10AACC
10A
22 23 24 19 20 21
16 17 18
13 14 15 10 11 12789 456 123USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY.
*( ) IS OPTION.
Description FUSE RATING PROTECTED OMPONENT
1. W/SHD 15 A Defroster
2. S/ROOF 20 A Sunroof
3. START 10 A Starting system, PCM, ACC
4. HAZARD 15 A Turn & Hazard flasher unit
5. P/SCK(CTR) 15 A Center power socket
6. CIGAR (FRT) 15 A Cigar lighter
7. DRL/OBD-II 10 A Check connector
8. WIPER (FRT) 20 A Wiper & Washer, Head light,
Front
heater & Aircon, Cooling system, Defroster
9. P/SCK (FRT, RR) 30 A Front and rear power socket
10. RELAY COIL 10 A Relay coil
11. WIPER (RR) 10 A Wiper & Washer, ETWIS, Heater & Aircon,
Trip computer, sunroof
12. ACC 10 A Power mirror, Cigar lighter, Power Socket,
Clock, Keyless entry, Audio
13. TCCS 20 A Transfer case control unit
14. FOG (RR) 15 A Rear fog lamp
15. O/S MIRROR 10 A Electric remote control mirror
16. ROOM LAMP 10 A Instrument cluster, ETWIS, Head light, DRL,
Keyless entry, Room lamp, Sunvior lamp, Clock
17. S/WARMER 20 A Seat warmer
18.
PREMIUM AUDIO
30 A Audio
19. STOP LAMP 20 A Stop light
20. TURN LAMP 10 A Turn & Hazard flasher unit
21. A/BAG 10 A Airbag
22. METER 10 A PCM, ACC, Trip computer, Stop light ,DRL,
ETWIS, Instrument cluster, Front heater & Aircon
23. TRAILER 15 A Trailer accessory
24. ENGINE 10 APCM, Cooling, Speed sensor, Diagnosis connector,
ACC, Instrument cluster, ABS
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Engine compartment
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
6-11
( )MAIN 120A
HORN20A15A 15A 25A
15A10A 15A 10A 10A 25A 25A
15A 15A 15A 15A 10A
AUDIO
HEAD(HI)
HEAD(LO)
INJECTOR
DEF25A 20A 15A 10ASPARE
SPARE
SPARE
SPARE
MEMORY15A(F/FOG)
ILLUMIP/TRN
P/W(LH)O
2(DN)
O2(UP)
P/W(RH) ECU (EXT)
FUEL
FUSE
PULLER
START
RELAY
MAIN
RELAY
F/BLW
RELAY
P/WIN
RELAY
C/FAN (L)
RELAY A/CON
RELAY
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY.
*( ) FOR OPTION.
K52Y
C/F (H)
RELAYC/FAN (2)
RELAY
FUEL
RELAYHORN
RELAY HEAD(LO)
RELAY HEAD(HI)
RELAYTNS
RELAYDEF
RELAY
F/FOG
RELAY
IGN 2
30ABTN 3
40A
ABS
40A
C /FAN (1)
40AF/BLW
30A
C/FAN (2)
30ABTN 1
40A
IGN 1
40ABTN 2
30A( )
( )
HORN 15 A Horm
P/TRN 10 A PCM, Main relay
INJECTOR 15 A PCM
AUDIO 20 A Audio
HEAD (HI) 15 A Head Light
ILLUMI 10 A Key hole illumination
O2(DN) 15 A PCM
HEAD (LO) 15 A Head light
EXT 15 A
DRL, License lamp, Tail lamp, Position lamp, Turn lamp
P/W (LH) 25 A Power window
O2(UP) 15 A PCM
DEF 25 A Defroster
FUEL 15 A Fuel pump relay
P/W (RH) 25 A Power window
ECU 10 A PCM, Cooling
MEMORY 10 A Front heater & aircon, Etwis, Keyless entry system
F/FOG 15 A Front fog lamp
IGN 2 30 A Ignition switch
BTN 3 40 A Turn & Hazard flasher unit, Power door lock
ABS 1 40 A ABS
C/FAN (1) 40 A Cooling system
F/BLW 30 A Front heater & Aircon
C/FAN (2) 30 A Cooling system
BTN 1 40 A Cigar lighter, Power socket
IGN 1 40 A Ignition switch
BTN 2 30 A Power seat, PCM
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Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a
“Memory Fuse”to prevent battery
discharge if your vehicle is parked
without being operated for prolonged
periods. Use the following proce-
dures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged period.1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail
lights.
3. Open the main fuse box cover in
engine compartment and pull up
the “AUDIO FUSE 20A”. This will
change the memory fuse mode to
prevent battery discharge.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-12
S2BLA606B
CAUTION
• If the memory fuse is pulled
up from the fuse box housing,
the key reminder warning
chime, door ajar warning
chime and light, and clock will
not operate. The clock must
be reset.
 Even though the memory fuse
is pulled up, the battery can
still be discharged by opera-
tion of the headlights or other
electrical devices.
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TOWING 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. Provincial and local laws applica-
ble to towing vehicles must be fol-
lowed. As a general rule, towed vehi-
cles should be pulled with the driving
wheels off the ground. If excessive
damage or other conditions prevent
towing the vehicle with the driving
wheels of the ground, use wheel dol-
lies.On 4WD Vehicles, it is recommended
that your vehicle be towed with a
wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equip-
ment with all the wheels off the
ground.It is recommended that your vehicle
be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a sling-
belt. Our company has not approved
a slingbelt towing procedure.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
6-13
S4BLA609
S4BLA610
✽ ✽
NOTICE• Do not tow the vehicle forward
with the front wheels on the
ground as this may cause damage
to the vehicle.
 Do not tow with sling-type equip-
ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to
tow the vehicle with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and
the rear wheels off the ground.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the rear of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the front.When towing your vehicle in an emer-
gency without wheel dollies (2WD
Vehicles or Part-time 4WD Vehicles):
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transmission shift lever
in N (Neutral).
3. Place the transfer shift knob for
part-time 4WD operation in the 2HI
position.
4. Release the parking brake.
Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing)IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-14
S4BLA630
S4BLA612B
✽ ✽
NOTICEFailure to place the transmission
shift lever in N (Neutral) and the
transfer shift knob for part-time
4WD operation to 2HI may cause
internal damage to the transmis-
sion.
CAUTION
Do not use the hook under the
rear of the vehicle for towing
purposes. The hook is designed
ONLY for transport tie-down. If
the tie-down hook is used for
towing, the tie-down hook will
be damaged and this could lead
to serious injury.Tie-down hook
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Towing with a vehicle other than a
tow truck
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
Authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing
hook under the front of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle.A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.Do not try to tow your vehicle when
the wheels are stuck in mud, sand
or similar substances that prevent
the vehicle from being driven out
under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than
the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other fre-
quently.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
6-15
S2BLA611
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Before emergency towing, check
that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-16
✽ ✽
NOTICE Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
 Using a portion of the vehicle
other than the tow hooks for tow-
ing may damage the body of your
vehicle.
 Use only a cable or chain specifi-
cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the cable
or chain to the towing hook pro-
vided.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
 Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing
hook and towing cable or
chain. The hook and towing
cable or chain may break and
cause serious injury or dam-
age.
 If the towing vehicle can hard-
ly move, do not forcibly con-
tinue the towing. Contact an
Authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
 Tow the vehicle as straight
ahead as possible.
 Keep away from the vehicle
during towing.
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Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing
strap is not loosened during towing.When Your Vehicle is Being Towed
by Another Vehicle Other Than a
Tow Truck (In Case Of an
Emergency) (2WD Vehicles or
Part-time 4WD Vehicles)
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transmission shift lever in
N (Neutral).
Place the transfer shift knob for
part-time 4WD operation in the 2HI
position.
Release the parking bake.
Vehicle equipped with automatic
transmissions should not exceed
45km/h (28 mph) and should not be
towed more than 80km (50 miles).
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
6-17
S4BLA613
✽ ✽
NOTICERemove the rear drive shaft if it is
necessary to exceed 45km/h (28
mph) and/or 80km (50 miles). If the
drive shaft cannot be removed, stop
every 80km (50 miles) and start
the engine. Allow the engine to idle
for a few minutes. This will ensure
that the transmission is sufficiently
lubricated.
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Press the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill,
the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.Tips for towing a stuck vehicle
The following methods are effective
when your vehicle is stuck in mud,
sand or similar substances that pre-
vent the vehicle from being driven out
under its own power.
Remove the soil and sand, etc.
from the front and the back of the
tires.
Place a stone or wood under the
tires.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-18✽ ✽
NOTICETo prevent internal damage to the
transmission, never tow your vehi-
cle from the rear (backwards) with
all four tires in contact with the sur-
face.
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