battery KIA SORENTO 2010 Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
1. FM Selection Button
Turns to FM mode and switches among
FM1, FM2 and FMA when the button is
pressed each time.
2. AM Selection Button
Turns to AM mode and switches between
AM and AMA when the button ispressed.
3. Preset Button
Press the [1]~[6] buttons for less than 0.8
second to play the channel saved in each
button.
Press the [1]~[6] buttons for more than
0.8 second or longer to save current sta-
tion to the corresponding button with the
sound of a beep.
4. Power ON/OFF Button &Volume Control Knob
tem ON or OFF. If the ignition switch is
not on ACC or ON position, the “Battery
Discharge” warning appears on LCD
after 10 seconds of power-up, and
automatically turns off after 1 hour of
operation.
system. Rotate clockwise to increase
the volume or counterclockwise to
decrease.
5. TA (Traffic Announcement) Selection Button
In FM, CD, and AUX modes, turns on/off
the reception of TA channels of RDS.
6. SETUP Button
Press this button to enter SETUP mode.
In SETUP mode, TEXT SCROLL, SDVCor RDS-related options can be adjusted.
If no action is taken for 8 seconds, it will
return to the play mode. Move between
items by rotating the [TUNE] knob, andpush the knob to select.
Selects whether long file names are
scrolled continuously (“ON”) or just once(“OFF”).

Select this item to turn the SDVC (Speed
Dependent Volume Control) feature ON or
OFF. If it is turned ON, volume level isadjusted automatically according to the
vehicle speed.
Select this item to turn the AF (Alternate
Frequency) feature ON or OFF.

Adjusts the TA (Traffic Announcement) vol-
ume level according to normal audio vol-
ume level. Selects whether REGION code is used
(“ON”) or not (“OFF”) once the radio deter-
mines the AF jump condition. If AUTO is
selected, AF jump condition is determined
automatically via PI reception status.
Turns the automatic NEWS reception fea-
ture ON or OFF.

Based on psychoacoustic technology,
this technology overcomes BASS limita-
tions which may occur due to the limited
number and size of speakers to offer
dynamic BASS sound quality. It is possi-
ble to adjust in 3 levels of LOW/MID/HIGH. ❈
AM (AMA) mode is not supported.

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✽✽NOTICE FOR USING iPod
DEVICE
 Some iPod models might not sup- port the communication protocol
and the files will not be played.
Supported iPod models:
- iPod Mini
- iPod 4th(Photo) ~ 6th(Classic)generation
- iPod Nano 1st~4th generation
- iPod Touch 1st~2nd generation
 The order of search or playback of
songs in the iPod can be different
from the order searched in the
audio system.
 If the iPod crashes due to its own
malfunction, reset the iPod. (Reset:
Refer to iPod manual)
 An iPod may not operate normally on low battery.CAUTION IN USING
iPod DEVICE
You need the power cable exclu- sive for an iPod in order to oper-ate an iPod with the buttons onthe audio system. Connectionthrough standard iPod-USB cable
is not supported, so do not use itwith car audio.
When connecting the device with an iPod cable, push in the jack
fully so as to not cause interfer-ence with communication.
When adjusting the sound effects of an iPod and the audio system,the sound effects of both devices
will overlap and might reduce ordistort the quality of the sound.
Deactivate (turn off) the equalizer function of an iPod when adjust-ing the audio system’s volume,
and turn off the equalizer of the audio system when using theequalizer of an iPod.
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(Continued) When the iPod cable is connected, the system can be switched to theAUX mode even without the iPoddevice and can cause noise.
Disconnect the iPod cable whenyou are not using the iPod device.
When not using iPod with car audio, detach the iPod cable from
iPod. If not, the iPod may remain inaccessary mode, and may notwork properly.

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NOTICE FOR USING iPod
DEVICE
 Some iPod models might not sup- port the communication protocol
and the files will not be played.
Supported iPod models:
- iPod Mini
- iPod 4th(Photo) ~ 6th(Classic)generation
- iPod Nano 1st~4th generation
- iPod Touch 1st~2nd generation
 The order of search or playback of
songs in the iPod can be different
from the order searched in the
audio system.
 If the iPod crashes due to its own
malfunction, reset the iPod. (Reset:
Refer to iPod manual)
 An iPod may not operate normally on low battery.CAUTION IN USING
iPod DEVICE
You need the power cable exclu- sive for an iPod in order to oper-ate an iPod with the buttons onthe audio system. Connectionthrough standard iPod-USB cable
is not supported, so do not use itwith car audio.
When connecting the device with an iPod cable, push in the jack
fully so as to not cause interferewith communication.
When adjusting the sound effects of an iPod and the audio system,the sound effects of both devices
will overlap and might reduce ordistort the quality of the sound.
Deactivate (turn off) the equalizer function of an iPod when adjust-ing the audio system’s volume,
and turn off the equalizer of the audio system when using theequalizer of an iPod.
(Continued)
(Continued) When the iPod cable is connected, the system can be switched to theAUX mode even without the iPoddevice and can cause noise.
Disconnect the iPod cable whenyou are not using the iPod device.
When not using iPod with car audio, detach the iPod cable from
iPod. If not, the iPod may remain inaccessory mode, and may notwork properly.

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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
immediately when the ignition switch is
turned on. It will also go off after about 30seconds when the door is closed. Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key towardthe LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽✽
NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
OXM059001OUN036002

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ACC(Accessory)
 With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the OFF positionwithout depressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
ON
 With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the ACC positionwithout depressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave
the ENGINE START/STOP button in the
ON position for a long time. The battery
may discharge, because the engine is
not running.Orange indicatorGreen indicator
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not inmotion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and
to the ACC position by pressing theENGINE START/STOP button formore than 2 seconds or 3 times
successively within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving, you canrestart the engine without depress-ing the brake pedal by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button withthe shift lever in the N (Neutral)position.

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START/RUN
 With manual transaxle
To start the engine, depress the clutch
pedal and brake pedal, then press the
ENGINE START/STOP with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position.
 With automatic transaxle
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the shift lever in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
✽✽
NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the clutch
pedal for manual transaxle vehicles or
without depressing the brake pedal for
automatic transaxle vehicles, the engine
will not start and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes as follow:
OFF ➔
➔
ACC ➔➔
ON ➔➔
OFF or ACC ✽
✽

NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE START/ STOP
button in the ACC or ON position for a
long time, the battery will discharge.
WARNING
Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion. This wouldresult in loss of directional con-
trol and braking function, whichcould cause an accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver's seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park), set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
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Never reach for the ENGINESTART/STOP button or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver's seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to anaccident.
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✽✽
NOTICE
 If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by inserting the smart key
in the smart key holder. When you
pull out the smart key from the smart
key holder, press the smart key and
pull it out. (Continued)(Continued)
 When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can't start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 seconds
while it is in the ACC position. The
engine can start without depressing
the brake pedal. But for your safety
always depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine.CAUTION
Do not press the ENGINE START/
STOP button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
OXM059008
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in motion, do not attempt to move
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-tion. If the traffic and road condi-tions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving andpress the ENGINE START/STOPbutton in an attempt to restart the
engine.

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Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward
speeds and one reverse speed. The indi-
vidual speeds are selected automatically,depending on the position of the shift
lever.
✽✽NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if
the battery has been disconnected, may
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and the shifting sequence will
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
by the TCM (Transaxle Control
Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control
Module).
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
OXM059009
+ (UP)
- (DOWN)
Depress the brake pedal when shifting, if your vehicle is equipped with the shift
lock system. The shift lever can be shifted freely.

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✽✽
NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine is start-
ed. These conditions are normal and
indicate that the anti-lock brake system
is functioning properly.
Even with the anti-lock brake system, your vehicle still requires sufficient
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 pre-
vent accidents resulting from exces-
sive speeds.
On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping dis-
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.
✽✽ NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of low bat-
tery voltage. It does not mean your ABS
has malfunctioned.
 Do not pump your brakes!
 Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle.
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CAUTION
If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS. In this case, howev-er, your regular brakes will work normally.
The ABS warning light will stay on for approximately 3 seconds afterthe ignition switch is ON. Duringthat time, the ABS will go throughself-diagnosis and the light will go off if everything is normal. If thelight stays on, you may have aproblem with your ABS. Contactan authorized KIA dealer as soonas possible.
CAUTION
When you drive on a road having poor traction, such as an icy road,
and have operated your brakes continuously, the ABS will beactive continuously and the ABSwarning light may illuminate. Pull
your vehicle over to a safe placeand stop the engine.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light goes 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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Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with themaintenance schedule in section 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested toassure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized KIA dealer
or a service station.Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See section 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized KIA dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
WARNING
- Tire chains
The use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other
road hazards, which may cause
the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.
CAUTION
Chains that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damage
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-pension, body and wheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.