KIA Sorento 2011 2.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2011, Model line: Sorento, Model: KIA Sorento 2011 2.GPages: 377, PDF Size: 7.51 MB
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D190100APBBattery saver function The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being discharged
if the lights are left in the ON position.
The system automatically shuts off the
parking lights 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed and the driver’s
door is opened and closed.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver parks
on the side of the road at night and
opens the driver’s side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking lights
on when the ignition key is removed,
perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the
steering column.
D190200AHM-EUHeadlight escort function
(if equipped)The headlights and taillights remain on
for approximately 20 minutes after the
ignition key is removed or turned to the
ACC or LOCK position. However, if the
driver’s door is opened and closed, the
headlights and taillights are turned off
after 30 seconds.
The headlights and taillights can be
turned off by pressing the lock button on
the transmitter or turning off the light
switch from the headlight or Auto light
position.
D190400AUN-C1Lighting controlThe light switch has a Headlight and a
Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the fol-
lowing positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
(4) Auto light position (if equipped)
LIGHTING
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4D190401AHMParking light position ( )When the light switch is in the parking
light position (1st position), the tail,
license and instrument panel lights will
turn ON.
D190402AHMHeadlight position ( )When the light switch is in the headlight
position (2nd position), the head, tail,
license and instrument panel lights will
turn ON.✽ ✽
NOTICEThe ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light position (if equipped)When the light switch is in the AUTO light
position, the taillights and headlights will
turn ON or OFF automatically depending
on the amount of light outside the vehi-
cle.
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D190500AUNHigh beam operation To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it back
for low beams.
The high beam indicator will light when
the headlight high beams are switched
on.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for a
prolonged time while the engine is not
running.To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
CAUTION
Never place anything over the
sensor (1) located on the instru-ment panel. This will ensure bet-ter auto-light system control.
Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleaner mayleave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating onthe front windshield, the Autolight system may not work prop- erly.
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4D190600AUN-U1Turn signals and lane change sig-
nalsThe ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down
(A). The green arrow indicators on the
instrument panel indicate which turn sig-
nal is operating. They will self-cancel
after a turn is completed. If the indicator
continues to flash after a turn, manually
return the lever to the OFF position. To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position
(B). The lever will return to the OFF posi-
tion when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out and
will require replacement.
One-touch lane change function
(if equipped)To activate an one-touch lane change
function, move the turn signal lever
slightly for less than 1.5 second and then
release it. The lane change signals will
blink 3 times.✽ ✽ NOTICEIf an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, a bulb may be burned out or
have a poor electrical connection in the
circuit.
D190700AAM-EUFront fog light (if equipped)Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility when visibility is poor due to fog,
rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn
on when the fog light switch (1) is turned
to the on position after the headlight is
turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog light
switch (1) to the OFF position.
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CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor.
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D190900AUN-EUDaytime running light Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make the daytime
running lights turn OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. Engine stops.
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4D200000AAM-EE
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
D : Rear wiper control · ON – Continuous wipe
· OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
WIPERS AND WASHERSWindshield wiper/washer Rear window wiper/washer
(if equipped)
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D200100AAMFront windshield wipers Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever upward and release it with
the lever in the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is pushed upward and
held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this
mode in light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speed
control knob (1).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽ NOTICEIf there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
D200200ASAFront windshield washersIn the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
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D200300AAMRear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)Press the switch to operate the rear
wiper.
Press the switch again to turn off the rear
wiper operation.
ON - Normal wiper operation
OFF - Wiper is not in operation Press the button to spray rear washer
fluid and to run the rear wipers.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you press the button.
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CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windshield and obscure your
vision.
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D210000AENAutomatic turn off function
(if equipped)The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off, if the lights are in
the ON position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft
alarm system, the interior lights automat-
ically turns off approximately 3 seconds
after the system is armed stage.
D210200AXM-EURoom lampThe light will turn on and off as below if
the switch is pressed. The light will turn
off if the button is pressed again. ON : The light stays on at all times.
DOOR : The light comes on when any
door (or tailgate) is opened
regardless of the ignition switch
position. When doors are
unlocked by the transmitter or
the key is removed from the
ignition switch, the light comes
on for approximately 30 sec-
onds as long as any door is not
opened. The light goes out
gradually after approximately
30 seconds if the door is
closed.
However, if the ignition switch
is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediate-
ly. If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK position, the light stays
on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened
with the ignition switch in the
ON position, the light stays on
continuously.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engineis not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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4Map lamp Push the lens to turn the map lamp on
or off. This light produces a spot beam
for convenient use as a map lamp at
night or as a personal lamp for the driv-
er and the front passenger.
The light comes on when any door is opened or the ignition switch is turned
OFF. (if equipped)
The light goes out gradually after
approximately 30 seconds if the door is
closed or the ignition switch is turned
OFF.
However, if all doors are locked or the
ignition switch is turned ON, the light
will turn off immediately.
Luggage lamp (if equipped) DOOR : The light comes on when the tailgate is opened.
OFF
: The light stays off at all times.
ON : The light stays on at all times.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) : The lamp will turn on if this but- ton is pressed.
: The lamp will turn off if this but- ton is pressed.✽ ✽NOTICETurn off the lamp before return the sun-
visor to its original position.
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