steering KIA Sorento 2014 3.G User Guide

Features of your vehicleFolding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
• Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
• Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
• Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
• Smart key immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-21
• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . . 4-22
• Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
• Auto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle) . 4-24
• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25\
• Opening the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25• Closing the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
• Power tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
• Emergency tailgate safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33• Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-38• Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
• Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40• Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
• Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
• Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44• Sunroof open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
• Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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• Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49• Electric power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-51
• Flex steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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Features of your vehicle
Electric power steering (EPS)The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by a power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICEThe following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering gets heavy immedi- ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK (OFF) position.
• A motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electric Power Steering System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible. (Continued)
STEERING WHEEL
CAUTION
 If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate nor-mally, the warning light willilluminate on the instrumentcluster. The steering wheelmay require increased steer-ing effort. Take your vehicle toan authorized Kia dealer andhave the vehicle checked assoon as possible.
 When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature,noise may occur. If temperaturerises, the noise will likely disap-pear. This is a normal condition.
 When the vehicle is stationary, when the steering wheel isturned all the way to the left orright continuously, the steer-ing wheel becomes harder toturn. The power assist is limit-ed to protect the motor fromoverheating.
As time passes, the steeringwheel return to its normalcondition.
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• When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise may occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will likely dis-
appear. This is a normal condition.
• When the charging system warn- ing light comes on due to the low
voltage (When the alternator or
battery) does not operate normal-
ly or it malfunctions), the steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort.
Tilt and telescopic steering Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges. To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3, if
equipped) then pull up the lock-
release lever to lock the steering
wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the
steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion before driving.
WARNING
 Never adjust the angle of the
steering wheel while driving.
You may lose steering control
and cause severe personal
injury, death or accidents.
 After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and
down to be certain it is locked
in position.
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Features of your vehicle
Heated steering wheel
(if equipped)With the ignition switch in the ON
position, pressing the heated steer-
ing wheel button warms the steering
wheel. The indicator on the button
will illuminate and notify you on the
LCD display.
To turn the heated steering wheel off,
press the button once again. The
indicator on the button will turn off
and notify you on the LCD display.
HornTo sound the horn, press the horn
symbols on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.✽ ✽NOTICETo sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on
your steering wheel (see illustra-
tion). The horn will operate only
when this area is pressed.
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CAUTION
Do not install any grip to oper-
ate the steering wheel. Thiscauses damage to the heatedsteering wheel system.
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FLEX STEER (if equipped)The FLEX STEER controls steering
effort based upon as driver's prefer-
ence or road condition.
You can select the desired steering
mode by pressing the FLEX STEER
button. When the steering mode button is
pressed, the selected steering mode
will appear on the LCD display.
If the steering mode button is pressed
within 4 seconds, the steering mode
will change as shown above.
If the steering wheel mode button is
not pressed for about 4 seconds, the
LCD display will change to the previ-
ous screen.
CAUTION
Do not strike the horn severely
to operate it, or hit it with yourfist. Do not press on the hornwith a sharp-pointed object.
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Normal modeThe normal mode offers medium
steering effort.
Sport modeThe steering wheel becomes heav-
ier. The sport mode is usually used
when driving on the highway.
Comfort modeThe steering wheel becomes lighter.
The comfort mode is usually used
when driving in the city or when park-
ing the vehicle.
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CAUTION
 For your safety, if you press
the steering mode buttonwhile operating the steeringwheel, the LCD display willchange, but the steering effortwill not change immediately.After operating the steeringwheel, the steering effort willchange automatically to theselected mode.
 Use caution when changing the steering mode while driving.
 When the electronic power steering is not operating prop-erly, the flex steering wheelwill not work.
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4LCD Display ControlThe LCD display modes can be
changed by using the control buttons
on the steering wheel.
[Type A]
(1) : TRIP button for changing trip
modes
(2) : RESET button for resetting items
❈ For the LCD modes, refer to “LCD
Display” in this chapter. [Type B]
(1) : MODE button for changing
modes or SELECT button
for setting the selected item
(2) : MOVE button for changing items or RESET button for
resetting the selected item
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Features of your vehicle
Warning MessagesShift to "P" position (for smart keysystem and automatic transaxle) This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
 At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button once more, it will turn to the
ON position).
Low Key Battery
(for smart key system) This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press start button while turn
steering (for smart key system) This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.
 It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while
turning the steering wheel right
and left.
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Sunroof Open (if equipped) The warning message illuminatesif you turn off the engine and then
open the driver's door when the
sunroof is open.
Align steering wheel (if equipped) This warning message illuminatesif you start the engine when the
steering wheel is turned to more
than 90 degrees to the left or right.
 It means that you should turn the steering wheel and make the angle
of the steering wheel be less than
30 degrees.
Low Washer Fluid (if equipped) This warning message illuminateson the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
 It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
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