Kia Sorento 2013 User Manual

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Introduction

table of contents

Your vehicle at a glance Safety features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Driving your vehicle What to do in an emergency Maintenance

Specifications & Consumer information

Index

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Index

A B

Air bags··········································································3-41

Air bag warning label················································3-67 Air bag warning light ················································3-44 Curtain air bag···························································3-59 Driver's and passenger's front air bag ·······················3-53 Occupant detection system········································3-47

Side impact air bag····················································3-57 Air cleaner ·····································································7-25 Alarm system ·································································4-13 Antenna········································································4-106 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ······································5-30 Appearance care·····························································7-58

Exterior care ······························································7-58

Interior care ·······························································7-63 Armrest ··········································································3-20 Audio system ·······························································4-106

Antenna ···································································4-106

Steering wheel audio control ··································4-107 Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt) ···························3-36 Automatic climate control system ·································4-87

Air conditioning ························································4-93

Automatic heating and air conditioning····················4-88

Manual heating and air conditioning ························4-89 Automatic transaxle ·······················································5-15

Ignition key interlock system····································5-19

Shift lock system·······················································5-18

Sports mode·······························································5-17

Battery············································································7-33 Battery saver function····················································4-67 Before driving··································································5-3 Bottle holders, see cup holders····································4-100 Brake system··································································5-27

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)··································5-30 Electronic stability control (ESC)·····························5-32 Parking brake ····························································5-28

Power brakes ·····························································5-27 Brake/clutch fluid ··························································7-22 Bulb wattage ····································································8-2

Capacities (Lubricants)····················································8-4 Care

Exterior care ······························································7-58

Interior care ·······························································7-63

Tire care ····································································7-36 Cargo capacity ·······························································5-63 Cargo weight··································································5-67 Center console storage···················································4-98 Central door lock switch················································4-17 Certification label ··························································5-65 Changing tires··································································6-9

Index

Chains

Safety chains ·····························································5-54 Checking tire inflation pressure·····································7-37 Child restraint system ····················································3-33

Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt)·······················3-36

Lower anchor system ················································3-39

Tether anchor system ················································3-38 Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-18 Climate control system (Automatic) ·····························4-87

Air conditioning ························································4-93

Automatic heating and air conditioning····················4-88

Manual heating and air conditioning ························4-89

3rd row air conditioning············································4-83 Climate control system (Manual) ·································4-78

Air conditioning ························································4-83

Heating and air conditioning·····································4-79

3rd row air conditioning············································4-83 Climate control air filter·······································4-86, 7-27 Clock (Digital) ·····························································4-102 Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-48 Compact spare tire ·························································6-14 Compact spare tire replacement ····································7-41 Coolant···········································································7-19 Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-19 Crankcase emission control system·······························7-64 Cruise control system ····················································5-39 Cup holder ···································································4-100 Curtain air bag ·······························································3-59

Dashboard, see instrument cluster·································4-48 Dashboard illumination, see instrument

panel illumination······················································4-49 Defogging (Windshield) ················································4-95 Defogging logic (Windshield) ·······································4-96 Defroster (Rear window) ···············································4-77 Defrosting (Windshield) ················································4-95 Digital clock·································································4-102 Dimensions ······································································8-2 Display illumination, see instrument

panel illumination······················································4-49 Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-48 Door locks······································································4-15

Central door lock switch ···········································4-17

Child-protector rear door lock ··································4-18 Drinks holders, see cup holders···································4-100 Driver position memory system ····································4-34 Driver's air bag·······························································3-53 Driving at night······························································5-47 Driving in flooded areas ················································5-48 Driving in the rain ·························································5-48

Economical operation ····················································5-43 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-39

Index

Emergency starting ··························································6-4

Jump starting ·······························································6-4

Push starting ································································6-5 Emergency tailgate safety release ·································4-20 Emergency towing ·························································6-17 Emergency while driving·················································6-2 Emission control system················································7-64

Crankcase emission control system ··························7-64

Evaporative emission control (including ORVR)

System····································································7-64

Exhaust emission control system ······························7-65 Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2 Engine coolant ·······························································7-19 Engine number·································································8-8 Engine oil·······································································7-18 Engine overheats······························································6-6 Engine start/stop button ···················································5-7 Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-50 Engine will not start·························································6-3 Evaporative emission control (including ORVR)

System ·······································································7-64 Exhaust emission control system···································7-65 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-15 Exterior care···································································7-58 Exterior features···························································4-105

Roof rack·································································4-105

Flat tire·············································································6-7

Changing tires ·····························································6-9 Compact spare tire ····················································6-14 Jack and tools ······························································6-7

Removing and storing the spare tire ···························6-8 Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-103 Fluid

Brake/clutch fluid······················································7-22

Power steering fluid ··················································7-23

Washer fluid ······························································7-24 Folding the rear seat ······················································3-13 Four wheel drive (4WD) ···············································5-21 Front seat adjustment - manual ·······································3-4 Front seat adjustment - power ·········································3-5 Fuel filler lid ··································································4-27 Fuel gauge······································································4-51 Fuel requirements ····························································1-3 Fuses ··············································································7-49

Fuse/relay panel description······································7-53

Memory fuse ·····························································7-51

Multi fuse ··································································7-52

Index

Gauge

Engine temperature gauge·········································4-50

Fuel gauge ·································································4-51 Glassroof, see panoramic sunroof ·································4-30 Glove box·······································································4-98

Hazard warning flasher··················································4-66 Hazardous driving conditions········································5-45 Headlight escort function···············································4-67 Headrest··································································3-7, 3-17 Highway driving ····························································5-49 Hitches ···········································································5-54 Heated steering wheel····················································4-37 HomeLink, Electrochromic mirror ································4-40 Hood···············································································4-25 Horn ···············································································4-38 How to use this manual ···················································1-2

Ignition key interlock system ········································5-19 Immobilizer system ·························································4-3 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ···················1-6 Indicators and warnings·················································4-55 Inside rearview mirror ···················································4-39

Instrument cluster ··························································4-48

Engine temperature gauge·········································4-50 Fuel gauge ·································································4-51 Instrument panel illumination ···································4-49 Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip computer··························4-51 Speedometer ······························································4-49 Tachometer································································4-49

Warning and indicators ·············································4-55 Instrument panel illumination········································4-49 Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3 Interior care····································································7-63 Interior features····························································4-100

Clock ·······································································4-102

Cup holder·······························································4-100

Floor mat anchor(s)·················································4-103

Luggage net holder··················································4-103

Power outlet ····························································4-101

Sunvisor···································································4-101 Interior lights ·································································4-75 Interior overview ·····························································2-2 Interlock system·····························································5-19

Jack and tools···································································6-7 Jump starting····································································6-4

Index

K M

Key positions ···································································5-4 Keys ·················································································4-2

Immobilizer system·····················································4-3

Label

Air bag warning label················································3-67 Certification label······················································5-65 Tire and loading information label ···························5-62 Tire sidewall labeling················································7-42 Tire specification and pressure label···························8-8

Vehicle certification label ···········································8-7 Latch system, see lower anchor system ························3-39 Lighting··········································································4-67

Battery saver function ···············································4-67

Headlight escort function ··········································4-67 Lower anchor system·····················································3-39 Lubricants and capacities·················································8-4 Luggage box ··································································4-99 Luggage net holder ······················································4-103 Luggage rack, see roof rack ········································4-105 Lumbar support································································3-7

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items···········7-15 Maintenance services ··················································7-5 Maintenance under severe usage conditions·············7-13 Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-8 Owner maintenance·····················································7-6 Tire maintenance·······················································7-41

Manual climate control system······································4-78

Air conditioning ························································4-83 Climate control air filter············································4-86

Heating and air conditioning·····································4-79 Manual transaxle····························································5-12 Memory fuse··································································7-51 Mirrors ···········································································4-39

Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ································4-39

Inside rearview mirror···············································4-39

Outside rearview mirror ············································4-45 Moonroof, see panoramic sunroof·································4-30 Multi fuse·······································································7-52

Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-7, 3-17

Index

Occupant detection system ············································3-47 Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip computer ······························4-51 Oil (Engine) ···································································7-18 Outside rearview mirror·················································4-45 Overheats ·········································································6-6 Owner maintenance ·························································7-6

Panoramic sunroof ·························································4-30 Parking brake························································5-28, 7-24 Passenger's front air bag ················································3-53 Power brakes··································································5-27 Power outlet ·································································4-101 Power steering ·······························································4-36 Power steering fluid·······················································7-23 Power window lock button············································4-24 Pre-tensioner seat belt····················································3-26 Push starting·····································································6-5

Rear parking assist system·············································4-63 Rear seat adjustment······················································3-12 Rearview camera ···························································4-66 Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-36

Recommended lubricants and capacities·························8-4

Recommended SAE viscosity number························8-6 Remote keyless entry·······················································4-6 Road warning···································································6-2 Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-46 Roof rack ·····································································4-105

Safety chains··································································5-54 Seat belts········································································3-20

Pre-tensioner seat belt ···············································3-26

Seat belt - Driver's·····················································3-22

Seat belt warning·······················································3-21

Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat·················3-24 Seat heater········································································3-9 Seat heater with air ventilation······································3-10 Seatback pocket ·····························································3-12 Seating capacity ·····························································5-62 Seats ·················································································3-2

Armrest······································································3-19

Folding the rear seat··················································3-13

Front seat adjustment - manual···································3-4

Front seat adjustment - power·····································3-5

Headrest ·····························································3-7, 3-17

Lumbar support ···························································3-7

Rear seat adjustment ·················································3-12

Seat heater ···································································3-9

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Seat heater with air ventilation ·································3-10

Seatback pocket·························································3-12 Shift lock system ···························································5-18 Side impact air bag ························································3-57 Spare tire

Compact spare tire ····················································6-14

Compact spare tire replacement································7-41

Removing and storing the spare tire ···························6-8 Smart key ·········································································4-9 Smooth cornering···························································5-47 Snow tires·····························································5-50, 7-48 Special driving conditions ·············································5-45

Driving at night ·························································5-47

Driving in flooded areas············································5-48

Driving in the rain·····················································5-48

Hazardous driving conditions ···································5-45

Highway driving························································5-49

Rocking the vehicle···················································5-46

Smooth cornering ······················································5-47 Speedometer···································································4-49 Sports mode ···································································5-17 Starting difficulties, see Engine will not start ·················6-3 Starting the engine ···························································5-5 Steering wheel ·······························································4-36

Heated steering wheel ···············································4-37

Horn···········································································4-38

Power steering···························································4-36

Tilt steering ·······························································4-36 Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-107

Storage compartment ·····················································4-98

Center console storage ··············································4-98 Glove box ··································································4-98 Luggage box······························································4-99

Sunglass holder ·························································4-99 Summer tires··································································7-48 Sunglass holder······························································4-99 Sunroof···········································································4-30 Sunvisor ·······································································4-101

Tachometer ····································································4-49 Tailgate ··········································································4-19

Emergency tailgate safety release·····························4-20 Tether anchor system·····················································3-38 Theft-alarm system ························································4-13 Third (3rd) row air conditioning ···································4-83 Tilt steering····································································4-36 Tire and loading information label································5-62 Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-8 Tires and wheels·····················································7-36, 8-3

All season tires ··························································7-48

Checking tire inflation pressure ································7-37

Compact spare tire replacement································7-41

Radial-ply tires ··························································7-48

Recommended cold tire inflation pressures··············7-36

Snow tires··································································7-48

Index

Summer tires ·····························································7-48 Tire care ····································································7-36 Tire maintenance·······················································7-41 Tire replacement························································7-40 Tire rotation·······························································7-38 Tire sidewall labeling················································7-42 Tire terminology and definitions ······························7-46 Tire traction·······························································7-41 Wheel alignment and tire balance·····························7-39 Wheel replacement····················································7-41

Towing ···········································································6-16

Emergency towing ····················································6-17 Towing capacity·····························································5-63 Trailer towing ································································5-53

Hitches·······································································5-54

Safety chains ·····························································5-54

Trailer brakes ····························································5-54

Weight of the trailer ··················································5-60 Transaxle

Automatic transaxle ··················································5-15

Manual transaxle ·······················································5-12 Trip computer ································································4-51 Tripmeter ·······································································4-51

Vehicle break-in process ·················································1-5 Vehicle certification label················································8-7

Vehicle handling instructions ··········································1-5 Vehicle identification number (VIN) ······························8-7 Vehicle load limit ··························································5-62

Cargo capacity···························································5-63 Certification label······················································5-65 Seating capacity ························································5-62 Tire and loading information label ···························5-62 Towing capacity ························································5-63 Vehicle capacity weight ············································5-62

Vehicle weight glossary·················································5-67

Base curb weight·······················································5-67 Cargo weight ·····························································5-67 GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-67 GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-67 GVW (Gross vehicle weight)····································5-67 GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ······················5-67 Vehicle curb weight ··················································5-67

Warnings and indicators ················································4-55 Washer fluid···································································7-24 Weight glossary ·····························································5-67

Index

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ······················5-67

Vehicle curb weight ··················································5-67 Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-39 Wheel replacement ························································7-41 Windows ········································································4-21

Auto up/down window··············································4-23

Power window lock button ·······································4-24 Windshield defrosting and defogging ···························4-95

Defogging logic·························································4-97 Winter driving································································5-50

Snow tires··································································5-50 Wiper blades ··································································7-29 Wipers and washers ·······················································4-72

Introduction

How to use this manual / 1-2 Fuel requirements / 1-3 Vehicle handling instructions / 1-5 Vehicle break-in process / 1-5 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-6

Introduction

HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL

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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. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury , you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.

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 tips under various road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. Use the index when looking for a specific area or subject;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 will find various WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual. These WARNINGs were prepared to enhance your personal safety.You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm, serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

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

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NOTICE

ANOTICE indicates inter esting orhelpful information is being provided.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.

CAUTION

Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.)

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.

• Tighten the cap until it clicks,otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.

• Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

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Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use of:

1. Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.

2.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Introduction

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle's engine and fuel system. KIA recommends that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 10%.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance problems caused by the use of “E85”fuel.

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any gasohol product which impairs drivability.

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Use of MTBE

KIA recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle performance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance problems that are caused by the use of fuels containing methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system.

Fuel Additives

KIA recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www.toptiergas.com)

For customers who do not use TOP Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, additives that you can buy separately may be added to the gasoline.

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank at every 7,500mile or every engine oil change is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized KIA dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:

• Observe all regulations regarding reg-

istration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-

able.

INSTRUCTIONS

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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 other types of vehicles. In other words 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 “Reducing

the risk of a rollover” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.

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VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSVEHICLE HANDLING

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No special break-in period is needed. By following a f e w 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.

• While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• 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.

• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.

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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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Door Ajar Warning Light

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light

Cruise SET Indicator*

Tailgate Open Warning Light

Seat Belt Warning Light

High Beam Indicator

Tur n Signal Indicator

Front Fog Light Indicator*

ESC Indicator*

ESC OFF Indicator*

ABS Warning Light*

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

Charging System Warning Light

Malfunction Indicator*

Air Bag Warning Light*

Immobilizer Indicator*

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

Shift Pattern Indicator

Cruise Indicator*

❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

4WD system warning light*

4WD LOCK indicator*

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light*

DBC indicator*

KEY

Key out warning light*

OUT

ECO

ECOMINDER

* if equipped

indicator*

Your vehicle at a glance

Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4

Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

❈ The actual interior in the vehicle may differ from the illustration

1. Door lock/unlock button.................................4-15

2. Outside rearview mirror folding button...........4-47

3.Outside rearview mirror control switch.........4-46

4. Central door lock switch*...............................4-17

5. Power window lock button*...........................4-24

6. Power window switches.................................4-21

7.Fuel filler lid release button...........................4-27

8. Rear window wiper button.............................4-74

9. Rear window washer button..........................4-74

10 ESC OFF button* .........................................5-32

11.Instrument panel illumination control

switch*..........................................................4-49

12.4WD lock button*.........................................5-22

13.Rear parking assist system off button*......4-63

14.DBC button*.................................................5-35

15.Steering wheel tilt control*..........................4-36

16.Steering wheel.............................................4-36

17. Heated steering wheel button*.....................4-37

18.Fuse box ......................................................7-49

19.Hood release lever ......................................4-25

20.Seats..............................................................3-2

21.Air vents..............................................4-81, 4-90

22. Driver position memory system buttons*.....4-34

* : if equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Instrument cluster.............................4-48

2. Lighting controls / Turn signals.........4-67

3. Steering wheel audio controls* ......4-107

4. Horn .................................................4-38

5. Driver’s front air bag.........................3-53

6. Cruise controls*................................5-39

7.Wiper/Washer switch........................4-72

8. Ignition switch* or ENGINE START/STOP button*...5-4, 5-7

9. Digital clock....................................4-102

10. Audio*...........................................4-106

11. Hazard warning flasher...........4-66, 6-2

12. Climate control system*........4-78, 4-87

13. Seat heater*/Seat heater

(with air ventilation)* switch.....3-9, 3-10

14. Power outlet*................................4-101

15. AUX, USB and iPod por t* .............4-108

16. Shift lever ..............................5-12, 5-15

17. Parking brake pedal*......................5-28

18. Brake pedal....................................5-27

19. Accelerator pedal.............................5-5

20. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-53

21. Glove box.......................................4-98

* : if equipped

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Your vehicle at a glance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. Engine Coolant Reservoir................7-19

2.Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir....7-24

3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir* ......7-23

4. Radiator Cap....................................7-21

5. Engine Oil Filler Cap........................7-18

6. Engine Oil Dipstick ...........................7-18

7. Brake/Clutch* Fluid Reservoir ..........7-22

8. Air Cleaner.......................................7-25

9. Fuse Box..........................................7-49

10. Negative Battery Terminal..............7-33

11. Positive Battery Terminal................7-33

* if equipped

❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Seats / 3-2 Seat belts / 3-20 Child restraint system / 3-33 Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-41

Safety features of your vehicle

SEATS

Manual seat Manual seat

Power seat Power seat

Front seat

(1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat) (4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)* (5) Seat heater*/Seat heater (with air

ventilation, Driver’s seat)*

(6) Headrest

2nd row seat

(7) Seatback angle and folding (8) Double folding* (9) Headrest (10) Armrest

3rd row seat*

(11) Seatback folding (12) Headrest

* if equipped

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Safety features of your vehicle

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 - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly and be sure there are no other passengers around the seat. If the seatback is returned without being held and controlled, the back of the seat could spring forward resulting in accidental injury to a person struck by the seatback.

WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for passengers

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

WARNING

Do not use a sitting cushion that reduces friction between the seat and passenger. The passenger’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result because the seat belt cannot operate normally.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust the 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 seat belt snug and low across the hips. This is the best position to protect you in case of an accident.

• In order to avoid unnecessary and perhaps severe air bag injuries, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while maintaining comfortable control of the vehicle.We recommend that your chest be at least 25 cm (10 inches) away from the steering wheel.

Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Rear seatbacks

• The rear seatback must be securely latched. If not, passengers and objects could be thrown forward resulting in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

• Luggage and other cargo should be laid flat in the cargo area. If objects are large, heavy, or must be piled, they must be secured. Under no circumstances should cargo be piled higher than the seatbacks. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop, collision or rollover.

• No passenger should ride in the cargo area or sit or lie on folded seatbacks while the vehicle is moving. All passengers must be properly seated in seats and restrained properly while riding.

• When resetting the seatback to the upright position, make sure it is securely latched by pushing it forward and backwards.

• To avoid the possibility of burns, do not remove the carpet in the cargo area. Emission control devices beneath this floor generate high temperatures.

WARNING

After adjusting the seat, always check that it is securely locked into place by attempting to move the seat forward or backward without using the lock release lever. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in an accident.

WARNING

• Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat cushion forward may cause strong pressure on the abdomen.

• Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not caught in the seat mechanisms while the seat is moving.

• Do not put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you operate the seat, gas may gush out of the lighter and cause fire.

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Front seat adjustment - manual

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Forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever 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 lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

Safety features of your vehicle

Front seat adjustment - power (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you can easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.

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Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever.

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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Seat height (for driver’s seat)

To change the height of the seat, push the lever upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.

WARNING

The power seat is operable with the ignition OFF.

Therefore, children should never be left unattended in the vehicle.

Safety features of your vehicle

CAUTION

• The power seat is driven by an electric motor. Stop operating once the adjustment is completed. Excessive operation may damage the electrical equipment.

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

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

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Forward and backward

Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Seatback angle

Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seatbac k to the desired angle. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Safety features of your vehicle

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Seat height (for driver’s seat)

Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the front part of the seat cushion. Pull the rear portion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the rear part of the seat cushion. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the button.

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Headrest

The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant's safety and comfort.

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

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