clock KIA SORENTO 2010 Owner's Manual

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Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized KIA dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this section.The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at thebeginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin irri- tation or cancer if left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods
of time. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer
in laboratory animals. Always pro-
tect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possibleafter handling used oil.
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING - Removing
radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radi- ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and engine
damage. Also, hot coolant orsteam could cause serious per-
sonal injury.
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Turn the engine off and wait untilit cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you aresure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap,
using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
Even if the engine is not operat- ing, do not remove the radiatorcap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.

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Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours. Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the battery hasbeen disconnected.
Auto up/down window (See section 4)
Sunroof (See section 4)
Trip computer (See section 4)
Climate control system
(See section 4)
Clock (See section 4)
Audio (See section 4)
WARNING - Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg- ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery termi- nal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.WARNING
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the
engine.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed
last when the battery is discon-nected.(Continued)
The electrical ignition systemworks with high voltage. Never
touch these components with theengine running or the ignition
switched on.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.

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Memory fuse (SHUNT connector)
Your vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse (SHUNT connector) to prevent bat-
tery discharge if your vehicle is parked
without being operated for prolonged
periods. Use the following procedures
before parking the vehicle for prolonged
periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover andpull out the memory fuse (SHUNT connector).
✽✽ NOTICE
 If the memory fuse is pulled out from the fuse panel, the warning chime,
audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,
will not operate. Some items must be
reset after replacement. Refer to
“Battery” in this section.
 Even though the memory fuse is
pulled out, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
Engine compartment fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up.
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12 15A BCM (FLASHER UNIT B+: TURN SIGNAL)
13 20A PDM UNIT
14 25A SAFETY POWER WINDOW
15 30A AMP UNIT (B+)
16 25A FRONT WIPER, WASHER
17 15A FUEL LID, TAIL GATE LATCH ACTUATOR
18 20A SUNROOF MOTOR UNIT
19 25A POWER WINDOW SWITCH
20 7.5A DRL ON/OFF
21 7.5ASMART KEY ECU A(9), OUTSIDE MIRROR SWITCH, POWER WINDOW SWITCH, AMP,
RSE MONITOR, BCM, DIGITAL CLOCK, PDM UNIT (B4-ACC)
22 10A REAR FOG RELAY (ICM), TPMS UNIT, OUTSIDE MIRROR SWITCH (11),
POWER WINDOW SWITCH
23 10A SMART KEY HOLDER, KEY SOLENOID, PDM UNIT
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24 15A AUDIO SYSTEM
25 7.5A ECU (BLOWER ON SIGNAL)
26 15A CENTER POWER OUTLET
27 10A AIR BAG INDICATOR, SEAT BELT REMINDER, DIGITAL CLOCK
28 10A OUTSIDE MIRROR MOTOR, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
29 20A FRONT SEAT WARMER
30 10A ECM MIRROR, CARGO LAMP, ROOM LAMP, OVER HEAD CONSOLE, CLUSTER, OBD II,
DOOR WARNING SWITCH, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, SET TOP BOX, DIGITAL CLOCK
31 15A AIR BAG
32 30A POWER SEAT
33 10A DOOR LAMP, POWER WINDOW SWITCH
34 7.5A AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FATC (BLOWER ON)
35 25A CIGAR LIGHTER, FRONT POWER OUTLET
36 7.5A START SOLENOID RELAY ’S’
No. Symbol Fuse rating Protected component
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4. Remove the headlight bulb cover byturning it counterclockwise.
5. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket- connector.
6. Unsnap the headlight bulb retaining wire by depressing the end and push-
ing it upward.
7. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly. 8. Install a new headlight bulb and snap
the headlight bulb retaining wire into
position by aligning the wire with the
groove on the bulb.
9. Connect the headlight bulb socket connector.
10. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
11. Connect the power connector to the back of the headlight assembly.
12. Reinstall the headlight assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Turn signal light/Position light
1. Remove the socket from the assemblyby turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket
3. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
4. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
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Front fog light bulbs (if equipped)
1. Remove the front bumper under cover.
2. Reach your hand into the back of the
front bumper.
3. Disconnect the power connector from the socket.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the housing by turning the socket counter
clockwise until the tabs on the socketalign with the slots on the housing.
5. Install the new bulb-socket into the housing by aligning the tabs on the
socket with the slots in the housing.
Push the socket into the housing and
turn the socket clockwise.
6. Connect the power connector to the socket.
7. Reinstall the front bumper under cover.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the headlight aiming adjustment is
necessary after the headlight assembly is
reinstalled, consult an authorized KIA
dealer.
Headlight (HID type), position, turn signal, and front fog light bulb
replacement
If the light bulb does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized KIA
dealer.
Side repeater light replacement
Type A
If the light bulb does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized KIA
dealer.
WARNING - HID Headlight
low beam (if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or
inspect the low beam (XENON bulb)
due to electric shock danger. If the
low beam (XENON bulb) is not
working, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized KIA Dealer
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Type B
1. Remove the light assembly from thevehicle by prying the lens and pulling
the assembly out.
2. Disconnect the bulb electrical connec- tor.
3. Separate the socket and the lens parts by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the lens part.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb in the socket.
6. Reassemble the socket and the lens part.
7. Connect the bulb electrical connector.
8. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle. Rear combination light bulb replacement (1) Stop and tail light
(2) Tail light
(3) Back-up light
(4) Rear turn signal light
Outside light
Type A
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loosen the light assembly retaining
screws with a philips head screwdriver.
3. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the vehicle.
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4. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
8. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle. Type B (Stop and tail light)
If the light bulb does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized KIA
dealer.Inside light
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the service cover.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
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5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it intothe socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
6. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
7. Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole. High mounted stop light (if equipped)
If the light does not operate, have the
vehicle checked by an authorized KIA
dealer.
Rear fog light (if equipped)
1. Remove the mounting screws of the
rear fog light cover with a phillips
screwdriver.
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