warning KIA Sorento 2014 3.G Owner's Manual

Maintenance74
7APPEARANCE CAREExterior careExterior general caution It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenanceWashing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
CAUTION
 Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,and do not wash the vehicle indirect sunlight or when thebody of the vehicle is warm.
 Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especailly, with high-pressurewater. Water may leak throughthe windows and wet the inte-rior.
 To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, donot clean with chemical sol-vents or strong detergents.
WARNING -
Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Maintenance
Aluminum or chrome wheel main-tenance The aluminum or chrome wheels are
coated with a clear protective finish.
 Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum or
chrome wheels. They may scratch
or damage the finish.
 Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
 Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
 Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
 Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum or chrome
wheels coated with a clear protec-
tive finish.
Corrosion protectionProtecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
 Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
 Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Maintenance82
7CanisterFuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control
systemThe Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.Vehicle modifications This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
 If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)  Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING -
Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
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 Do not operate the engine in con-fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
 When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
 Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
 When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.
Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
 Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gasoline engines.
 Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
 Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
 Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
 Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
 Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter.
WARNING
- Fire
 A hot exhaust system can ignite flammable items under
your vehicle. Do not park, idle
or drive the vehicle over or
near flammable objects, such
as grass, vegetation, paper,
leaves, etc.
 The exhaust system and cat- alytic system are very hot
while the engine is running or
immediately after the engine
is turned off. Keep away from
the exhaust system and cat-
alytic, you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.
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Index2IA/V Mode ......................................................................4-\
80
AC Inverter ..................................................................4-152
Active eco system ..........................................................5-54Active eco operation ................................................5-54
Air bag warning label ....................................................3-77
Air bag warning light ....................................................3-50
Air bags........................................................................\
..3-47 Operation ..................................................................3-48
Do not install a child restraint on the
Front passenger’s seat ..............................................3-50
Air bag warning light ................................................3-50
SRS components and functions ................................3-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-60
Side air bag................................................................3-66
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-67
SRS care ....................................................................3-74\
Air bag warning label................................................3-77
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-39\
Airconditioning system................................................4-121 Manual climate control system ..............................4-121
Airconditioning system................................................4-131 Automatic climate control system ..........................4-131 Alarm system ................................................................4-19
All wheel drive ..............................................................5-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-34
Appearance care ............................................................7-74
Exterior care ..............................................................7-74
Interior care ..............................................................7-79
Armrest (rear) ................................................................3-24
Ashtray ........................................................................\
4-154
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-131 Automatic heating and air conditioning..................4-133
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-134
Air conditioning ......................................................4-139
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-16 Sports mode ..............................................................5-18
Shift-lock override ....................................................5-20
Battery........................................................................\
....7-47
Battery saver function..................................................4-108
Blind spot detection system ..........................................5-49 Warning type ............................................................5-50
Detecting sensor ........................................................5-51
Warning Message ......................................................5-51
Non operating condition............................................5-53
Bottle holder ................................................................4-150
Brake system..................................................................5-30 Power brakes ............................................................5-30A
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Index
Flat tire ........................................................................\
....6-8Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Changing tires ..........................................................6-11
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-15
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-155
Fluid ........................................................................\
......7-36 Brakes/clutch fluid ....................................................7-36
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-37
Fog light (front) ..........................................................4-112
Front seat adjustment - Manual ......................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ........................................3-6
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-89
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-40
Fuel Gauge ....................................................................4-72\
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuse switch ....................................................................7-66\
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-64 Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-65
Fuse switch ................................................................7-66
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-67
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-68 Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-71
Glove box ....................................................................4-14\
6
Gross vehicle weight ......................................................8-5
Hazard warning flasher................................................4-107
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-57
Headlamp escort function ............................................4-108
Headlamp welcome ....................................................4-108
Headlamp welcome function ......................................4-108
Headrest(front) ..............................................................3-10
Headrest(rear) ................................................................3-22
Heated steering wheel....................................................4-51
Heater ........................................................................\
..4-131
Automatic climate control system ..........................4-131
High - beam operation ................................................4-111
Hight adjustment............................................................3-28
Highway driving ............................................................5-61
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................5-41
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-38
Horn ........................................................................\
......4-51
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2F
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Index6IIgnition switch position ..................................................5-5
Immobilizer system ........................................................4-8
Indicator light ................................................................4-91
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-55
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-68Instrument panel illumination ..................................4-69
LCD Display Control ................................................4-70
Gauges ......................................................................4-\
71
Transaxle Shift Indicator ..........................................4-74
Instrument panel fuse ....................................................7-65
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care....................................................................7-99\
Interior features............................................................4-149 Cup holder ..............................................................4-149
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-150
Bottle holder ............................................................4-150
Power outlet ............................................................4-151
Floor mat anchor(s) ................................................4-155
Luggage net (holder) ..............................................4-156
Side curtain..............................................................4-156
Interior lamp AUTO cut ..............................................4-117
Interior light ................................................................4-117 Interior lamp AUTO cut ..........................................4-117
Map lamp ................................................................4-118
Room lamp ..............................................................4-117
Luggage lamp ..........................................................4-119 Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-119
Interior overview ............................................................2-4
Jack and tools ..................................................................6-8
Jump starting....................................................................6-5
KEY ........................................................................\
........5-5 Ignition switch position ..............................................5-5
Keys ........................................................................\
........4-4 Immobilizer system ....................................................4-8
Label ........................................................................\
......3-77 Air bag warning label................................................3-77
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-56
Tire specification and pressure label ........................8-10
Refrigerant label ........................................................8-10
Lap/shoulder belt ..........................................................3-27
LCD display ..................................................................4-75 LCD modes ..............................................................4-75
Service Mode ............................................................4-76
User Settings Mode ..................................................4-78
A/V Mode..................................................................4-80
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Index
Turn By Turn Mode ..................................................4-80
Warning Messages ....................................................4-81
LCD Display Control ....................................................4-70
LCD modes ....................................................................4-75\
Lighting........................................................................\
4-108 Battery saver function ............................................4-108
Headlamp escort function ......................................4-108
Headlamp welcome function ..................................4-108
Lighting control ......................................................4-109
High - beam operation ............................................4-111
Turn signals ............................................................4-112
Front fog light ........................................................4-112
Daytime running light ............................................4-109
Lighting control ..........................................................4-109 Autolight..................................................................4-110
Lubricants and capacities ................................................8-6
Luggage net (holder) ..................................................4-156
Luggage room lamp ....................................................4-119
Luggage volume ..............................................................8-5
Maintenance ....................................................................7-5 Maintenance services ..................................................7-5
Owner maintenance ....................................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-27
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-55 Maintenance schedule ..................................................7-10
Maintenance services ......................................................7-5
Manual climate control system....................................4-121
Manual transaxle............................................................5-13
Map lamp ....................................................................4-118
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-55
Day/night rearview mirror ........................................4-55
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ................................4-56
Inside rearview mirror ..............................................4-55
Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-64
Moonroof, see panorama sunroof ..................................4-44
Multi fuse ......................................................................7-\
67
Odometer ......................................................................4-\
73
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................7-31
Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-64
Overheats ........................................................................\
6-7
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-7
Panorama sunroof ..........................................................4-44
Parking brake ................................................................5-32 Checking the parking brake ......................................7-38
Power brakes..................................................................5-30
Power outlet ................................................................4-151
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Index8IPower window lock button ............................................4-36
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-31
Rear parking assist system ..........................................4-102
Rear seat adjustment ......................................................3-15
Rear view camera ........................................................4-106
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................7-50
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-6Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-6
Refrigerant label ............................................................8-10
Road warning ..................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-58
Room lamp ..................................................................4-117
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................7-58
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-9
Seat belt Precautions......................................................3-34
Seat belt restraint system ..............................................3-25
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-26
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-25 Seat belt restraint system ..........................................3-25
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-26
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-27
Hight adjustment ......................................................3-28 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-31
Seat belt Precautions ................................................3-34
Seat warmer (front)........................................................3-12
Seat warmer (rear) ........................................................3-21
Seat warmer with air ventilation (front) ........................3-14
Seatback pocket ............................................................3-14
Seats ........................................................................\
........3-2 Front seat adjustment - Manual ..................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ....................................3-6
Headrest(front) ..........................................................3-10
Seat warmer (front) ..................................................3-12
Seat warmer with air ventilation (front) ..................3-14
Seatback pocket ........................................................3-14
Rear seat adjustment ................................................3-15
Armrest (rear) ............................................................3-24
Headrest(rear) ............................................................3-22
Seat warmer (rear) ....................................................3-21
Service Mode ................................................................4-76
Shift-lock override ........................................................5-20
Side air bag ....................................................................3-66\
Side curtain ..................................................................4-156
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
11 Battery replacement ..................................................4-18
Smooth cornering ..........................................................5-59
Snow tires ......................................................................5-\
63
Spare tire ........................................................................\
..6-9 Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Changing tires ..........................................................6-11RS
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Index10ITowing ........................................................................\
..6-17Towing service ..........................................................6-17
Trailer towing ................................................................5-66
Transaxle ........................................................................\
5-13 Manual transaxle ......................................................5-13
Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-16
Transaxle Shift Indicator ..............................................4-74
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
4-88
Trip computer ................................................................4-87 Trip A/B ....................................................................4-88\
Fuel Economy ..........................................................4-89
Turn By Turn Mode ......................................................4-80
Turn signals ..................................................................4-112
User Settings Mode ......................................................4-78
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-119
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-9
Vehicle stability management ........................................5-40
Vehicle weight ..............................................................5-81 Warning light ................................................................4-91
Warning Messages ........................................................4-81
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-37
Welcome system ..........................................................4-108
Headlamp welcome ................................................4-108
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................7-53
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-55
Windows ........................................................................\
4-33 Power window lock button ......................................4-36
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-142
Windshield washers ....................................................4-115
Windshield wipers ......................................................4-114
Winter driving ................................................................5-63 Snow tires ..................................................................5-63
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-43
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-113 Windshield wipers ..................................................4-114
Windshield washers ................................................4-115UV
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