2008 KIA Sorento Owners Manual

KIA, THE COMPANY Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of a Kia vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “What does ‘Kia’ mean?”. Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices. The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a, means “Asia.” So, the word Kia, means “to arise from” or “to come up out of Asia to the world.” Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. When you require service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best.Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Because subsequent owners require this important information as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, maintenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty & Consumer Information Manual that provides important information on all warranties regarding your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an audio system, you will also receive a Kia Integrated Audio System Manual. We urge you to read these manuals carefully. Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for its various models. Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, may not all be appli- cable to your particular vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you have questions, always check with your Kia Dealer. We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor- ing pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle. © 2005 Kia Motors Corp. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, elec- tronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without writ- ten authorization from Kia Motors Corporation. Printed in Korea FOREWORD i

ii TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE 2 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 DRIVING TIPS 5 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 MAINTENANCE 7 SPECIFICATIONS 8 INDEX 9

1-1 INTRODUCTION How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Vehicle Handling Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Vehicle Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. For your safety and the safety of your pas- sengers, we strongly urge that you read the entire manual. In order to avoid death or injury, please review the WARNING and CAU- TION sections contained through- out the manual. The WARNING and CAUTION sections are easily rec- ognized by their special markings listed on this page. Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. In addition, an alphabetical index locat- ed at the back of the manual has been provided for you reference. Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents to provide you with an overview of what is contained in that section. You will find various WARNING’s, CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manual. These WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s are provided to enhance your safety and continued satisfaction with your Kia vehicle.You should carefully read and follow all procedures and recommen- dations provided in these WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s. INTRODUCTION 1-2 WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which personal injury, perhaps severe, could result if the caution is ignored. ✽ NOTICE A NOTICE indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the notice is ignored.

VEHICLE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu- vers. Again, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the “on- pavement’’ and “off-road’’ driving guidelines, Section 5 in this manual. VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1 000 km) you may add to the performance, econo- my and life of your vehicle. • Do not race the engine. • Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break in the engine. • Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly. • Avoid full-throttle starts. INTRODUCTION 1-3

2-1 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE Interior and Exterior Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Instrument Panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OVERVIEW YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE 2-2 S2BLA201A 1. Outside rearview mirror 2. Instrument cluster 3. Steering wheel 4. Seat 5. Rear hatch window 6. Rear hatch 7. Door 8. Power window switches 9. Rear door child safety lock 10. Shift lever 11. Parking brake lever 12. Lights 13. Spare tire 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE 2-3 SRS AIR BAG P R N D 2 L H M PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 5BLA003 1. Light control / Turn signals 2. 4 wheel drive control knob (if equipped) 3. Instrument cluster 4. Wiper/Washer 5. Climate control system (if equipped) 6. Radio (if equipped) 7. Passenger’s Air Bag (if equipped) 8. Air vent 9. Hood release lever 10. Driver’s Air Bag (if equipped) 11. Steering wheel 12. Ignition switch 13. Parking brake lever 14. Shift lever (if equipped) 15. Power outlet 16. Glove box 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

3-1 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44 Rear Hatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69 Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70 Auto Fuel Cutoff Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-74 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76 Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78 Sunglass Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79 Storage Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80 Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86 Luggage Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86 Tonneau cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87 Luggage center box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88 Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89 3

2008 KIA Sorento Owners Manual

You're Reading a Preview

Recently Viewed