power steering KIA SORENTO 2018 User Guide

Driving your vehicle
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Brake operation
In an urgent situation, the braking
system enters into the ready status
for prompt reaction against the dri-
ver’s depressing the brake pedal.
The AEB provides additional brak- ing power for optimum braking per-
formance, when the driver
depresses the brake pedal.
The braking control is automatical- ly deactivated, when the driver
sharply depresses the brake pedal,
or when the driver abruptly turns
the steering wheel.
The braking control is automatical- ly canceled, when risk factors dis-
appear.
The driver should always exercise
caution when operating the vehicle,
even though there is no warning
message or warning alarm.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The AEB operates in accordance
with the risk levels, such as the dis-
tance from the vehicle/passer-by in
front, the speed of the vehicle/pass-
er-by in front, and the driver's vehi-
cle operation. Do not drive danger-
ously in order to activate to system.
Sensor to detect the distance
from the vehicle in front
(front radar)
The sensor cannot maintain proper
distance from the vehicle in front
when the sensor lens is obscured by
foreign substances, such as snow
and rain, which will adversely affect
performance. It may even temporarily
cancel the AEB. Always keep the sen-
sor clean.
WARNING
The AEB cannot avoid all colli-
sions. The AEB might not com-
pletely stop the vehicle before
collision, due to ambient weath-
er and road conditions. The
driver has the responsibility to
drive safely and control the
vehicle.
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When Active ECO is activated:
The acceleration may slightly be
reduced even though you depress
the accelerator fully.
The air conditioner performance may be limited
The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when the Active Eco
System is activated to improve fuel
efficiency. Limitation of Active ECO opera-
tion:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
When the coolant temperature is
low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
the engine torque is restricted.
When using manual mode: The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few sec-
onds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.SPORT mode
SPORT mode focuses on
dynamic driving by auto-
matically adjusting the
steering wheel, engine
and transaxle system.
button is pressed and
the SPORT mode is
selected, the SPORT
indicator (yellow) will illu-
minate.
is activated, and the
engine start/stop button
is turned off and on it will
change to NORMAL
mode. To turn on the
SPORT mode press
DRIVE MODE button
again.
SPORT

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Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without
the engine running. In addition,
turning off the ignition while
driving could engage the steer-
ing wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.

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Maintenance
Power steering pump, belt and
hoses (if equipped)
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt (or drive belt) for evi-
dence of cuts, cracks, excessive
wear, oiliness and proper tension.
Replace or adjust it if necessary.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

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Maintenance
DescriptionFuse ratingProtected component
A/CON (RR) 15AICM Relay Box (Rear Blower Motor Relay)
SUNROOF 2 20ASunroof Control Module (Roller)
SUNROOF 1 20ASunroof Control Module (Glass)
CLUSTER 10AInstrument Cluster
GATEWAY10AGateway (MCU IG1)
IMMO.10ASmart Key Control Module, Immobilizer Module
IG1 15AE/R Junction Block (Fuse - MDPS 3, TCU 1), PCB Block (Fuse - ABS 3, SENSOR 6, ECU 1, CRUISE)
MULTIMEDIA 15AUSB Charger, Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Telematics Unit
MEMORY 2 10AInstrument Cluster, Data Link Connector, A/C Control Module, Rear A/C Control Module, Clock Spring,
MUT, Electro Chromic Mirror, Driver/Passenger Door Module, Passenger Power Window Switch, Driver IMS
Control Module
DOOR LOCK 20ADoor Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay, Tail Gate Relay, DRIVER/PASSENGER/RL/RR DOOR MODULE
SMART KEY 2 10AStart/Stop Button Switch, Smart Key Control Module, Immobilizer Module
AEB10AAEB Unit
WASHER 15ABCM, Multifunction Switch
MDPS 7.5AMDPS UNIT(COLUMN TYPE), Steering Angle Sensor

Maintenance
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DescriptionFuse ratingProtected component
MEMORY 1 10ABCM
HEATED
STEERING 15ABCM
WIPER (RR) 15ARear Wiper Relay, Rear Wiper Motor
A/CON 1 7.5AA/C Control Module, Cluster Ionizer, E/R Junction Block (Blower Relay), ICM Relay Box (Rear Blower Motor
Relay)
HEATED MIRROR 10AA/C Control Module, Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror
MODULE 5 10ABCM, Smart Key Control Module
MODULE 6 7.5A360° camera monitoring Unit, Rear A/C Control Module, Rear Seat Warmer LH, Front Air Ventilation Control
Module, Front Seat Warmer Control Module, AC Inverter Module, Crash Pad Switch
S/HEATER (RR) 15ARear Seat Warmer LH
S/HEATER (FRT) 20AFront Air Ventilation Control Module, Front Seat Warmer Control Module
P/WINDOW (RH) 25ARear Safety Power Window RH, Rear Power Window Switch RH, Passenger Safety Power Window Module,
Passenger Door Module, Passenger Power Window Switch
AMP 1 25AAMP
MODULE 7 7.5AGateway (MCU B+), Sport Mode Switch, Key Solenoid

Index
8I
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
12 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Smart key immobilizer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99 Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Highway driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
Reducing the risk of a rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
Steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5\
5 Electric power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-57
Tilt and telescopic steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Storage compartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161 Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Disarmed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52 All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-52
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52\
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
T