Kia Sorento 2008 Owner's Manual

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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.”

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Because subsequent owners require this important information as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold.

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Foreword

Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Knowing your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

Driving tips

In case of an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications

Index

table of contents

How to use this manual / 1-2

Vehicle handling instructions / 1-3

Vehicle break-in process / 1-3

Introduction

We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual. At the very least, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections spread throughout the manual, which are easily recognized by their special markings. These sections have precautions that must be followed to prevent personal injury or death.

Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. A good place to start is the index; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.

Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.

You’ll find various WARNING’s, CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manual. These WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s were prepared to enhance your personal safety and continued satisfaction with Kia vehicle. You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s.

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the notice is ignored.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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.

Introduction

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 maneuvers. 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 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy 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 emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.

• Avoid full-throttle starts.

Instrument panel overview / 2-2 Engine compartment / 2-3

Your vehicle at a glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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1. Light control / Turn signals ................4-51

2. Instrument cluster .............................4-36

3. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-54

4. Climate control system*............4-59/4-66

5. Audio* ...............................................3-98

6. Passenger’s Air Bag* ........................3-51

7. Hazard ..............................................4-58

8. Hood release lever............................3-69

9. Driver’s Air Bag*................................3-50

10. Steering wheel................................4-25

11. Ignition switch ...................................4-2

12. Parking brake lever .........................4-21

13. Shift lever..........................................4-5

14. Glove box........................................3-85

* : if equipped

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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1. Air cleaner.........................................7-19

2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-11

3. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-11

4. Auto transmission fluid dipstick* .......7-16

5. Brake / clutch* fluid reservoir............7-14

6. Fuse box .............................................6-7

7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-18

8. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-15

9. Radiator cap .....................................7-13

10. Engine coolant reservoir.................7-12

11. Battery ......................................6-4/7-22

* : if equipped

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* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-3 Immobilizer system / 3-5 Door locks / 3-7 Window / 3-13 Seat / 3-15 Safety belts / 3-25

Air bags - advanced supplemental

restraint system / 3-47 Hood / 3-69 Fuel filler lid / 3-71 Auto fuel cutoff switch / 3-74 Mirrors / 3-74 Homelink® wireless control system / 3-78 Interior lights / 3-82 Storage compartment / 3-83 Interior features / 3-86 Sunroof / 3-91 Luggage net / 3-94 Tonneau cover / 3-95 Luggage center box / 3-96 Roof rack / 3-96 Antenna / 3-98 Audio remote control / 3-99 Audio system / 3-100

Knowing your vehicle

The key code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia Dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the plate and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

KEYS

WARNING - Ignition key

Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key is dan- gerous even if the key is not in the ignition. Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition. The ignition key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or even death. Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children.

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CAUTION

Use only Kia original parts for the ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition switch may not return to ON after START. If this happens, the starter will continue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possible fire due to excessive current in the wiring.

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(1) Lock button (2) Unlock button (3) Rear hatch window unlock button (4) Alarm button

(1) Lock ( )

All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed.

(2) Unlock ( )

Driver’s door is unlocked if the unlock button is pressed once. All doors are unlocked if the unlock button is pressed twice within 4 seconds.

After pressing this button, the doors will be locked automatically unless you open them within 30 seconds.

(3) Rear hatch window unlock ( )

If you depress (more than 0.5 second) the corresponding button on the transmitter, the rear hatch window will unlock.

(4) Alarm ( )

The horn sounds and hazard warning lights will flash for about 27 seconds if this button is pressed (more than

0.5 second). To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the transmitter.

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NOTICE

The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:

• The ignition key is in ignition switch.

• You exceed the operating distance limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).

• The battery in the transmitter is weak.

• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

• The weather is extremely cold.

• The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a problem with the transmitter, contact an authorized Kia Dealer.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)

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CAUTION

Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer vehicle warranty.

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Operational distance may vary depending upon the area the transmitter is used in. For example, if the vehicle is parked near police stations, government and public offices, broadcasting stations, military installations, airports, or transmitting towers, etc., operational distance may be lessened.

This device complies with Industry canada standard RSS-210. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the vehicle.

Battery replacement

Transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery which will normally last for several years. When replacement is necessary, use the following procedure.

1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter center cover.

2. Replace the battery with new one. When replacing the battery, make sure the battery positive “+” symbol faces down as indicated in the illustration.

3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.

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NOTICE

The keyless entry system transmitter is designed to give you years of troublefree use, however it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use your transmitter or replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

For replacement transmitters, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogramming.

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NOTICE

• Using the wrong battery can cause the

transmitter to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery.

• To avoid damaging the transmitter,

don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.

Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key, and antenna coil in the key cylinder and Immobilizer Control Unit (or Smartra Unit).

With this system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON, the antenna coil in the ignition switch receives a signal from the transponder in the ignition key and then sends the signal to the ECU (Engine Control Unit).

The ECU checks the signal whether the ignition key is valid.

If the key is determined to be valid, the engine will start.

If the key is determined to be invalid, the engine will not start.

To deactivate the immobilizer system:

Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position.

To activate the immobilizer system:

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The immobilizer system activates automatically. Without a valid ignition key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.

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NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key separately not to have any malfunction after you receive your new vehicle.

Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, if the IMMO indicator goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cannot start the engine without the lime home procedure. To start the engine, you have to input your password by using the ignition switch.

The following procedure is how to input your password of “2345” as an example.

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. The IMMO indicator ( ) will blink 5 times and go off indicating the beginning of the limp home procedure.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position.

3. To enter the first digit (in this example “2”), turn the ignition key to the ON and ACC position twice. Perform the same procedure for the next digits between 3 seconds and 10 seconds (for example, for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3 times).

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION

Do not put metal accessories near the key or ignition switch.

The engine may not start for the metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal from normally transmitting.

WARNING

In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle. Your Immobilizer password is a cus- tomer unique password and should be kept confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.

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4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the engine within 30 seconds. If you attempt to start the engine after 30 seconds, the engine will not start and you will have to input your password again.

After performing the limp home procedure, you have to see an authorized Kia dealer immediately to inspect and repair your ignition key or immobilizer system.

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NOTICE

If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure, have your vehicle towed by an authorized Kia dealer for inspection and necessary repairs.

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NOTICE

The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of the immobilizer system. It is designed to give years of troublefree service, however you should avoid exposure to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. Immobilizer system malfunction could occur.

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NOTICE

Do not change, alter or adjust the immobilizer system because it could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immobilizer system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Operating door locks from out- side the vehicle

• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle to unlock and toward front of vehicle to lock.

• Turn the key toward front of vehicle to lock all doors.

• Turn the key to the right once to unlock the driver’s door and to the right twice within 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (if equipped)

• Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter key (if equipped).

• Once the doors are unlocked, it may be opened by pulling the door handle.

• When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are closed securely.

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NOTICE

In cold and wet climates door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

To lock a door without the key, push the inside door lock switch (

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) to the “LOCK”

position and close the door (

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NOTICE

Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

DOOR LOCKS

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UNLOCK

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NOTICE

If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components.

Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

With the door lock button

• To unlock a door, pull the door lock button to the “Unlock” position (the red part (

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) of the button becomes visi-

ble).

• To lock a door, push the door lock button (

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) to the “Lock” position. If the

door is locked, red part (

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) of the knob

is not visible.

• To open a door, pull the door handle (

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• If the inner door handle of driver’s side door is pulled when the door lock button is in lock position, the button is unlocked and door opens.

• Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and if the front door is open.

WARNING - Door lock mal-

function

If a power door lock ever fails to function while you are in the vehicle, try one or more of the following techniques to exit:

• Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and manual) while simultaneously pulling on the door handle.

• Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.

• Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from outside.

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UNLOCK

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With central door lock switch

• When pushing down on the front portion of the switch, all vehicle doors will lock (

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• When pushing down on the rear portion of the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock (

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• However, if the key is in the ignition switch and any front door is open, the doors will not lock when the front portion of central door lock switch is pressed.

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NOTICE

WARNING - Doors

• The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehi- cle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the door. Locked doors will also discour- age potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows.

• Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcy- cles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Opening a door when something is approaching can cause damage or injury.

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Driver’s door

Front passenger’s door (if equipped)

LOCK

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Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)

All doors will be automatically unlocked when the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) detects a collision while the ignition switch is ON.

However, the doors may not be unlocked, if electrical power in the vehicle should fail.

Rear door child safety lock

The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehicle.

1. Open the rear door.

2. Push the child safety lock located on the rear edge of the door to the “lock” position. When the child safety lock is in the “lock ( )” position, rear door will not open when the inner door handle is pulled inside the vehicle.

WARNING - Unlocked

vehicles

Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle while you are gone. Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

WARNING

- Unattended children

An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle. Furthermore, children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them, or they could encounter other harm, possi- bly from someone gaining entry to the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.

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3. Close the rear door. To open the rear door, pull the outside

door handle. Even though the doors may be unlocked,

the rear door will not open by pulling the inner door handle until rear door child safety lock is unlocked ( ).

Rear hatch

Opening the rear hatch

• Rear hatch is locked or unlocked with a key.

• To open the rear hatch, insert the key into the lock, turn it to the unlock position and pull up the rear hatch by pressing the handle.

You can also lock/unlock the latch (but not release it) with the central door lock system.

• If unlocked, the rear hatch can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling the hatch up.

• To close the rear hatch, lower and push down the rear hatch firmly. Make sure that the rear hatch is securely latched.

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NOTICE

Make certain that you close the rear hatch/window before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the rear hatch/window lift cylinders and attaching hardware if the rear hatch/window is not closed prior to driving.

WARNING - Rear door

locks

If children accidentally open the rear doors while the vehicle is in motion, they could fall out and be severely injured or killed.To prevent children from opening the rear doors from the inside, the rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehicle.

CAUTION - Rear hatch

The rear hatch/window swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the hatch/window.

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LOCK

UNLOCK

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Opening the rear hatch window

(if equipped)

To open the rear hatch window, press the rear hatch window release button and raise the rear hatch window at the rear of the vehicle.

The window will raise completely by itself after it has been raised halfway.

To close the rear hatch window, lower and push down the rear hatch window firmly. Make sure that the rear hatch window is securely fastened.

• If your vehicle is not equipped with a remote keyless entry, you can also open the rear hatch window by inserting the key into the rear hatch key cylinder and turning the key to the right twice within 3 seconds and raising it.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a remote keyless entry, you can also open the rear hatch window by pressing the rear hatch window open button on the transmitter.

WARNING - Exhaust

fumes

If you drive with the rear hatch /window open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.

If you must drive with the rear hatch/window open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.

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Power windows

The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate. Each door has a power window switch that controls that door’s window. However, the driver has a power window lock switch which can block the operation of passenger windows.

The power windows can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the front doors are opened, the power windows cannot be operated even within the 30 seconds after the ignition key removal.

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NOTICE

• If you notice buffeting and pulsation (wind shock) with either side window open, you should open the opposite window slightly to reduce the condition.

• In cold and wet climates, power windows may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

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CAUTION

• To protect the power window sys- tem from the possibility of damage, do not open or close two windows at the same time. This will also ensure the longevity of the fuse.

• Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door and the individual door window switch in opposing directions at the same time. If this is done, the window will stop and cannot be opened or closed.

WARNING - Windows

•Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head and other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a window.

• Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the driver’s door power window lock switch in the LOCK position (depressed). Serious injury can result from unintentional window operation by the child.

• Do not extend face or arms outside through the window opening while driving.

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Window opening and closing

The driver’s door has a master power window switch that controls all the windows in the vehicle. To open or close a window, press down (5) or pull up (5) the front portion of the corresponding switch.

Automatic power window down (driver’s window)

Depressing the power window switch momentarily to the second detent position (6) completely lowers the driver’s window even when the switch is released. To stop the window at the desired position while the window is in operation, pull up the switch momentarily to the opposite direction of the window movement.

Power window lock switch

• The driver can disable the power window switches on a passenger door by depressing the power window lock switch located on the driver’s door to LOCK (pressed).

• When the power window lock switch

is ON, the driver’s master control cannot operate the passenger door power windows either.

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Driver’s seat

➀ Seat adjustment, forward /

backward

➁ Seatback recliner ➂ Seat adjustment, height ➃ Seat heater switch* ➄ Headrest adjustment

Front passenger seat

➅ Seat adjustment, forward /

backward

➆ Seatback recliner ➇ Seat heater switch* ➈ Headrest adjustment

Rear seat

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Armrest Headrest adjustment

Split folding rear seat

* if equipped

SEAT

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• In order to avoid unnecessary air bag injuries including the possi- bility of severe injury or death, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel so that your chest is at least 250 mm (10 inches) away from the steering wheel.

WARNING - Loose objects

Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals,possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the front seats.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property damage.

• Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the

seatback. Storing items against a seatback or in any other way

interfering with proper locking of a seatback could result in serious or fatal injury in a sudden stop or collision.

• Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap portion of the safety belt snug and low across the hips. This is the best position to protect you in case of an accident.

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WARNING - Seating posi-

tion

In order to avoid unnecessary air bag injuries including the possibili- ty of severe injury or death, always sit as far back as possible by moving the seat far back, while still maintaining good vehicle control. Serious injury or death may be caused due to the deployment of the passenger’s air bag.

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WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for front seat passenger

Riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined during an acci- dent, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen or neck or a passenger may be ejected in a rollover. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result. The driver must advise the front passenger to keep the seatback in a comfortably upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.

Front seat adjustment (Manual type)

Adjusting the seat forward and back- ward

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever under the front edge of the seat cushion up and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.

Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and backward without using the control knob. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

Adjusting the seatback recliner

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the seatback recline lever located on the outside of the seat, at the rear.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)

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Adjusting the height of seat cushion (for driver’s seat)

To change the height of the seat cushion, rotate the knob located on the outside of the seat cushion.

• To adjust the front height of the seat cushion, rotate the knob.

• To adjust the rear height of the seat cushion, rotate the knob.

Front seat adjustment (Electric type, if equipped)

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NOTICE

• Power seats are driven by the electric motor. Stop operating if the adjustment is completed. Excessive operation may damage the electrical equipment.

• When in operation, the power seats consume large amount of electrical power. To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, don’t adjust the power seats longer than necessary while the engine is not running.

• Do not operate two or more power seat control buttons at the same time. Doing so may result in power seat motor or electrical component malfunction.

Adjusting the seat forward and back- ward

Push the control button forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position. Release the knob and the seat will lock in the selected position.

Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and backward without using the control knob. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

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Adjusting height of the driver’s seat cushion (if equipped)

Move the front portion of the control knob up to raise or down to lower the front part of the seat cushion.

Move the rear portion of the control knob up to raise or down to lower the rear part of the seat cushion.

To raise or lower the seat cushion, pull up or push down on the center of the corresponding switch. Release the knob once the seat reaches the desired position.

Adjusting the seatback recliner

Move the lever forward or backward to the desired angle and release the lever. If the lever is released, seatback will lock in place. After adjustment, make sure that the lever has returned to its original locked position.

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Lumbar support (For driver’s seat, if equipped)

You can adjust the lumbar support by moving the lever on the side of the driver’s seatback.

Pivoting the lever toward the front of the vehicle increases the lumbar support.

Pivoting the lever toward the rear of the vehicle decreases the lumbar support.

Warming the front seats (if equipped)

The front seats can be electrically heated individually when the ignition switch is ON. When you depress the seat warmer switch, a thermostat regulates seat temperature. To deactivate the heating system, depress the switch once again.

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NOTICE

• The seat warmer will not operate if ambient temperature is above 37±3°C (98.5±5.5°F).

• If the seat warmer doesn't work when the ambient temperature is below 28±3°C (82.5±5.5°F), have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

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WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for front seat passenger

Driving or riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined dur- ing an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen or neck or a passenger may be ejected in a rollover. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result. The driver must advise the front passenger to keep the seatbacks in comfortably upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.

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Headrest adjustment

Adjusting the height up and down

The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and passengers, but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (

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). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (

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) on the headrest support and lower

the headrest to the desired position (

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). For best protection, adjust the headrest so its center is as high as your ears. Also adjust the headrest so its distance from the head is as wide as your fist.

WARNING - Seat heater

burns

Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns. In particular, the driver must exercise extreme care for the following types of passen- gers:

1. Infants, children, elderly or dis- abled persons, or hospital outpatients

2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals

4. Intoxicated individuals

5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)

CAUTION

• When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol and gasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.

• To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets, cushions or seat covers on the seats while the seat warmer is in operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers. Damage to the seat warming components could occur.

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