2005 Kia Sorento Owners Manual

INTRODUCTION How to Use This Manual 1·2 _ Vehicle Handling Instruction Vehicle Break·ln Process INTRODUCTION 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 passengers, we strongly urge that you read the entire manual. In order to avoid death or injury, please review the WARNING and CAUTION sections contained throughout the manual.

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The WARNING and CAUTION sections are easily recognized by their special markings listed on this page. Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how 10 enjoy your vehicle. By reading your The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Conlents. In addition, an alphabetical index located 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 satis/aclion with your Kia vehicle. You should carefully read and follow all procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s. A WARNING A WARNING indicates a sjtua· tion in which serious bodily injury or death could result it the warning is ignored, Z CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which personal injury, perhaps severe, could result if the caution is Ignored, manual, you will learn about features, imporlant safely information, and driving under various road conditions. * NOTICE A NOTICE indicates 3. situation in which damage to your ‘ehicJe could result if the notice is ignored. 1-2 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 carnering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu- VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS No special break-in period is needed_ 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. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1 000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.

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