light KIA Sorento 2014 3.G Manual Online

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4OFF modePress the front blower OFF button to
turn off the front air climate control
system. However, you can still oper-
ate the mode and air intake buttons
as long as the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Climate information screen selec-
tion (for Type C, D)Press the climate information screen
selection button to display climate
information on the screen.
3rd row air conditioning
(if equipped)To turn on the 3rd row air condition-
ing control system
1. Press the 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF button (indicator light on
the ON/OFF button will illuminate)
located on the front climate control
panel and set the fan speed to the
desired speed with the 3rd row fan
speed switch located in the rear of
the vehicle.
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4To defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest
position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically and the
air conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature.
Defogging logicTo reduce the possibility of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning is con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
position. To cancel or return to the
defogging logic, do the following.
Manual climate control system1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake
control button will blink 3 times with
0.5 second of interval. It indicates that
the defogging logic is canceled or
returned to the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
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4These compartments can be used to
store small items.
Center console storage
(if equipped)To open the center console storage,
pull up the lever.
Glove boxThe glove box can be locked and
unlocked with a master key. (if
equipped)
To open the glove box, pull the han-
dle and the glove box will automati-
cally open. Close the glove box after
use.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
WARNING -
Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
CAUTION
 To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storagecompartment.
 Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whiledriving. Do not attempt toplace so many items in thestorage compartment that thestorage compartment covercannot close securely.
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Features of your vehicle
Cup holderINTERIOR FEATURES
WARNING
- Hot liquids
 Do not place uncovered cups with hot liquid in the cup hold-
er while the vehicle is in
motion. If the hot liquid spills,
you may burn yourself. Such a
burn to the driver could lead to
loss of control of the vehicle.
 To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or unsecured bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion.
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■Front
Type AType B
■Center■Rear (if equipped)
Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of
direct sun light and do not put
them in a vehicle that is heated
up. It may explode.
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4Bottle holderBottles may be placed in the holder.✽
✽
NOTICEOnly bottles should be place in the
holder as it is written in the vehicle
“BOTTLE ONLY”.
SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the
side (2).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (3).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the visor and slide the mirror cover
(4). The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)
* The actual sunvisor lamp in the
vehicle may differ from the illustra-
tion.
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CAUTION
- Vanity mirror
lamp
If you use the vanity mirrorlamp, turn off the lamp beforereturning the sunvisor to itsoriginal position, otherwise itcould result in battery dis-charge and possible sunvisordamage.
*
WARNING
For your safety, do not obstruct
your vision when using the sun-
visor
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4AC inverter (if equipped) The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipments.
If you wish to use the AC inverter,
press the AC inverter button while
the engine is running. The light on
the AC inverter button will illuminate. If you press the AC inverter button
again, the AC inverter will be deacti-
vated and the light on the AC invert-
er button will turn off.
✽ ✽
NOTICEWhen turning on the AC inverter,
the indicator on the AC inverter but-
ton illuminates late while the system
conducts a self-check.
✽ ✽NOTICE• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical sys-
tem failure, electric shock, etc., be
sure to read owner's manual
before use.
• Be sure to close the cover except the time of use.
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4
CAUTION
 Operating the device while
driving could lead to acci-dents due to a lack of atten-tion to external surroundings.First park the vehicle beforeoperating the device.
 Adjust the volume to levels that allow the driver to hearsounds from outside of thevehicle. Driving in a statewhere external sounds cannotbe heard may lead to acci-dents.
 Pay attention to the volume setting when turning thedevice on. A sudden output ofextreme volume upon turningthe device on could lead tohearing impairment. (Adjustthe volume to a suitable levelsbefore turning off the device.)
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WARNING
 Do not stare at the screenwhile driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.
 Do not disassemble, assem- ble, or modify the audio sys-
tem. Such acts could result in
accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
 Using the phone while driving may lead to a lack of attention of
traffic conditions and increase
the likelihood of accidents.
Use the phone feature after
parking the vehicle.
 Heed caution not to spill water or introduce foreign objects
into the device. Such acts
could lead to smoke, fire, or
product malfunction.
(Continued)
(Continued)
 Please refrain from use if the screen is blank or no sound
can be heard as these signs
may indicate product mal-
function. Continued use
in such conditions could lead
to accidents(fires, electric
shock) or product malfunc-
tions.
 Do not touch the antenna dur- ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to light-
ning induced electric shock.
 Do not stop or park in park- ing-restricted areas to operate
the product. Such acts could
lead to traffic accidents.
 Use the system with the vehi- cle ignition turned on.
Prolonged use with the igni-
tion turned off could result in
battery discharge.
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4SIRIUS RADIO
Using SIRIUS Satellite RadioYour Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3
month complimentary period of SIR-
IUS Satellite Radio so you have
access to over 130 channels of
music, information, and entertain-
ment programming.ActivationIn order to extend or reactivate your
subscription to SIRIUS Satellite
Radio, you will need to contact SIR-
IUS Customer Care at 1-888-539-
7474. Have your 12 digit SID (Sirius
Identification Number) / ESN
(Electronic Serial Number) ready. To
retrieve the SID / ESN, turn on the
radio, press the [RADIO] button, and
tune to channel zero. Please note that the vehicle will need
to be turned on, in Sirius mode, and
have an unobstructed view of the sky
in order for the radio to receive the
activation signal.
SEEKPress the key
 Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
seconds): select previous or next
channel.
 Pressing and holding the key (over 0.8 seconds): continuously move to
previous or next channel.
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the
current category.
SCANPress the key
 Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
seconds): Previews each broad-
cast for 5 seconds each
❈ Press the key again to
continue listening to the current
frequency
❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed,
channels are changed within the
current category.CategoryPress the key Set through
the
TUNE
knob
 The display will indicate the category menus, highlight the category that
the current channel belongs to.
 In the Category List Mode, press the key to navigate category
list.
 Press the tune knob to select the low- est channel in the highlighted cate-
gory.
❈ If channel is selected by selecting
category, then the “CATEGORY”
icon is displayed at the top of the
screen.
CATFOLDER
CATFOLDER
SCAN
SCAN
RADIO
RADIO
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
 Check the condition of the tires.
 Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
 Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspectionsFluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting  Close and lock all doors.
 Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
 Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
 Be sure that all lights work.
 Check all gauges.
 Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
 Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, 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 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
Ignition switch positionLOCKThe steering wheel locks to protect
against theft (if equipped). The igni-
tion 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 toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.✽ ✽NOTICEIf difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC posi-
tion, turn the key while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.ONThe 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 preventbattery discharge.
STARTTurn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
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