ECO mode KIA SORENTO 2010 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION IN USING
USB DEVICE
To use an external USB device, make sure the device is notmounted when starting up thevehicle and mount the deviceafter starting up.
If you start the vehicle when the USB device is mounted, it maydamage the USB device. (USB isnot ESA.)
If the vehicle is started up or turned off while the external USBdevice is connected, the external USB device may not work.
It may not play inauthentic MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between8Kbps~320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression rate
between 8Kbps~320Kbps.
Take cautions for static electricity when mounting or dismountingthe external USB device.
An encoded MP3 PLAYER is not recognizable.
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(Continued) Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the con-nected external USB device canbe unrecognizable.
When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB devices isnot either 512BYTE or 2048BYTE,then the device will not be recog-
nized.
Use only a USB device formatted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB devices without USB IF authentication may not be recog-nizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in contactwith human bodies or externalobjects.
If you repeat mounting and dis- mounting the USB device in ashort period of time, it may break the device.
You may hear a strange noise when mounting or dismounting a
USB device.
(Continued)(Continued) If you dismount the external USB device during playback in USBmode, the external USB device canbe damaged or malfunction.
Therefore, mount the external USBdevice when the engine is turned off or in another mode.
Depending on the type and capac- ity of the external USB device orthe type of the files stored in thedevice, there is a difference in thetime taken for recognition of the
device, but this is not an indicatorof trouble and you only have to wait.
Do not use the USB device for other purposes than playing music files.
Use of USB accessories such as recharger or heater using USB I/Fmay lower performance or causetrouble.
If you use devices such as a USB hub purchased separately, thevehicle’s audio system may not recognize the USB device.Connect the USB device directly
to the multimedia terminal of the vehicle.
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1. AUX/USB Selection Button
If the auxiliary device is connected, it
switches to AUX or USB mode to play the
sound from the auxiliary player.
If there is no auxiliary device, then the message "No Media" will become dis-
played on the LCD for 3 seconds and
returns to previous mode.
2. TRACK Moving Button
Press the [TRACK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to play from the begin-
ning of the current track.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- ond and press it again within 1 second
to move to and play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the track in reverse
direction in fast speed.
Press the [TRACK ] button for less
than 0.8 second to move to the next
track. Press the button for 0.8 second
or longer to play the track in forward
direction in fast speed. 3. RANDOM Playback Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs in the current folder.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play the entire songs in
the USB device.
Press the button again to cancel the mode.
4. REPEAT Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second to repeat the current song.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec- ond to repeat all songs in the currently
played folder sequentially (FOLDER
REPEAT)
5. SCAN Selection Button
Scans each song in the USB device for 10 seconds each.
Press the button once again to cancel scanning.
6. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of FILE NAME➟
TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ ALBUM ➟ FOLDER
➟ TOTAL FILE ➟NORMAL DISPLAY ➟
FILE NAME ➟… (Displays no informa-
tion if the file has no song information.) 7. SEARCH Knob & ENTER
Button
Turn this button clockwise to display thesongs ahead of the current song.
Turn the button counterclockwise to dis-
play the songs before the current song.
selected song.
MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-
ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selected
is shown on the display. After selecting
each mode, rotate the Audio control
knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
8. FOLDER Moving Button
Press [FOLDER ] button to move to child folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press TUNE/ ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.
Press [FOLDER ] button to move to parent folder display the first song in
the folder.
Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed.

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Features of your vehicle
1. iPod Selection Button
If iPod is connected, it switches to the
iPod mode from the previous mode to
play the song files stored in the iPod.
If there is no iPod connected, then it dis-
plays the message "No Media" for 3 sec-
onds and returns to the previous mode.
2. TRACK Moving Button
Press the [TRACK ] button for lessthan 0.8 second to play from the begin-
ning of the song currently played.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- ond and press it again within 1 second
to move to and play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the song in reverse
direction in fast speed.
Press the [TRACK ] button for less than 0.8 second to move to the next
track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the song in forward
direction in fast speed.
3. REPEAT Button
Repeats the song currently played. 4. RANDOM Playback Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs within the current category.
Press the button for longer than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play all songs in the
entire album of the iPod.
Press the button once again to cancel
the mode.
5. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of TITLE
➟
ARTIST ➟ALBUM ➟NORMAL DISPLAY
➟ TITLE ➟... (Displays no information if
the file has no song information.)
6. SEARCH Knob & ENTER
Button
When you rotate the knob clockwise, it
will display the songs (category) ahead
of the song currently played (category in
the same level).
Also, when you rotate the knob counter-
clockwise, it will display the songs (cate-
gory) before the song currently played
(category in the same level).
To listen to the song displayed in the
song category, press the button to skip to
and play the selected song. Pressing the button changes the BASS,
MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-
ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selected
is shown on the display. After selecting
each mode, rotate the Audio control knob
clockwise or counterclockwise.
7. CATEGORY Selection Button
Moves to the upper category from cur-
rently played category of the iPod.
To move to (play) the category (song)
displayed, press TUNE/ENTER knob.
You will be able to search through the
lower category of the selected category.
The order of iPod’s category is SONG,
ALBUMS, ARTISTS, GENRES, and iPod.

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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.
✽✽
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
manual transaxle, the sports mode
allows gearshifts with the acceleratorpedal depressed.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
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SporSportstsmodemode
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage the transaxle if you shift into R whilethe vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in “Rocking the vehicle”in this section.

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You must consciously take the effort to
learn how to corner in a 4WD vehicle.
Do not rely on your experience in con-
ventional 2WD vehicles in choosing
safe cornering speed in 4WD mode.
For starters, you must drive more slow-
ly in 4WD.
Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are
going to drive before you begin driving.
Always hold the steering wheel firmlywhen you are driving off-road.
Make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts. If you need to drive in the water, stop
your vehicle, set your transfer to the
4WD LOCK mode and drive at lessthan 8 km/h (5 mph).
WARNING - Steering wheel
Do not grab the inside of the steer-
ing wheel when you are driving off-
road. You may hurt your arm by a
sudden steering maneuver or fromsteering wheel rebound due to
impact with objects on the ground.
You could lose control of the steer-ing wheel.
WARNING - Wind danger
If you are driving in heavy wind, the
vehicle's higher center of gravity
decreases your steering control
capacity and requires you to drive
more slowly.
WARNING - Driving
through water
Drive slowly. If you are driving too
fast in water, the water can get into
the engine compartment and wet
the ignition system, causing your
vehicle to suddenly stop. If this
happens and your vehicle is in a
tilted position, your vehicle may roll
over.
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WARNING - 4WD
Reduce speed when you turn cor-
ners. The center of gravity of 4WD
vehicles is higher than that of con-
ventional 2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when
you turn corners too fast.

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Driving your vehicle
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cle as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-sumption. Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at leastonce a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condition.
For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-cle in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule in Section 7. If you
drive your vehicle in severe conditions,more frequent maintenance is required
(see Section 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the vehicle. This
extra weight can result in increased
fuel consumption and also contributeto corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
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Driving your vehicle
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. You canask a hitch dealer about sway control.
Do not do any towing with your car dur- ing 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
transaxle damage.
When towing a trailer, be sure to con- sult an authorized KIA dealer for fur-
ther information on additional require-
ments such as a towing kit, etc.
Always drive your vehicle at a moder- ate speed (less than 100 km/h / 60mph).
On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing
speed limit, whichever is lower.
The chart contains important consider- ations that have to do with weight:
Maximum trailer weight
kg (lbs.) Item
2.4L
Gasoline Diesel
2.0L 2.2L
Maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling
device kg (lbs.)
Recommended distance
from rear wheel center to coupling point mm (inch)
Without brake System
With brake System M/T
A/T
M/TA/T
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle 750 750 750
(1653.5) (1653.5) (1653.5)
2000 2200 2500
(4409.2) (4850.1) (5511.5)
2000 -2000
(4409.2) (4409.2)
80 100 (220.5)
(176.4)
80 80 (176.4)
(176.4)
1115 (43.9)