fuel type KIA Sorento 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

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Knowing your vehicle
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✽NOTICEIf the fuel filler lid will not open in cold
weather because the area around it is
frozen, push or lightly tap the lid.
Manual fuel filler lid release
(if equipped)If the fuel filler lid is not open by using the
remote button, open it by pulling out the
emergency handle which is located in the
right side storage in a cargo area.
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DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at a
gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is high-
ly flammable and can, when ignit-
ed, result in fire.
If a fire breaks out during refuel- ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-
cle, and immediately contact the
manager of the gas station and
then contact the local fire depart-
ment or 911.
CAUTION
Make sure to refuel with unleaded fuel only.
Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is securely closed after refu-eling. A loose fuel filler cap may cause the "Check Engine"(Malfunction Indicator) light in the instrument panel to illuminateunnecessarily.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuineKia cap or the equivalent speci-fied for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a seri-ous malfunction of the fuel sys- tem or emission control system.
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any typeof fuel spilled on painted surfacesmay damage the paint.
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3The auto fuel cutoff switch is located on
the passenger’s side of the engine com-
partment. In the event of a collision or
sudden impact, the auto fuel cutoff
device cuts off the fuel supply. If this
device is activated, it must be reset by
pressing in on the top of the switch
before the engine can be restarted.
MIRRORS Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles before
driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both left-
hand and right-hand outside rearview
mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted
remotely with the control levers or remote
switch, depending on the type of mirror
control installed. The mirror heads can be
folded back to prevent damage during an
automatic car wash or when passing in a
narrow street.
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WARNING
Before resetting the auto fuel cutoff
switch, the fuel line should be
checked for fuel leaks.
WARNING-
Rearview mir-
rors
The right outside rearview mirror
is convex (if equipped). Objects
seen in the mirror are closer than
they appear.
Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation to deter-
mine the actual distance of fol-
lowing vehicles when changing
lanes.
CAUTION
Do not scrape ice off the mirrorface; this may damage the surface of the glass. If ice should restrictmovement of the mirror, do notforce the mirror for adjustment. Toremove ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge or soft cloth with very warmwater.
AUTO FUEL CUTOFF SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED)

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4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Trip odometer / Odometer
7. Trip odometer reset button
8. Fuel gauge
9. Shift position indicator
(Automatic transmission only)
Type A
Type B
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* The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration