Kia Sorento (2024 year). Manual in english

Introduction

Fuel requirements

Introduction

Fuel requirements

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. (Do not
use methanol blended fuels.)

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis

sions and spark plug fouling.

Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than what
has been specified. (Consult an autho

rized Kia dealer for details.)
• Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,

otherwise the Check Engine light will
illuminate.

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Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto

matically shuts off. Attempts to force
more fuel into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the ground,
causing a risk of fire.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel spill

age, especially in the event of an acci

dent.

Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and etha

nol (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 15% ethanol, and do not use gaso

line or gasohol containing any methanol.
Either of these fuels may cause drivabil

ity problems and damage to the fuel
system, engine control system and emis

sion control system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufac

turer's warranty if they result from the
use of:

1. Gasoline or gasohol containing meth

anol.

2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
3. Gasohol containing more than 15%

ethanol.

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com

prised of 85 % ethanol and 15% 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 perfor

mance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom

mends that customers do not use fuel
with an ethanol content exceeding 15%.

NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage to the fuel sys

tem or any performance problems
caused by the use of "E85" fuel.

NOTICE

Never use any fuel containing methanol.
Discontinue use of any methanol con

taining products which may inhibit proper
drivability.

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Fuel requirements

Other fuels

Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manga

nese Tricarbonyl), Manganese (Mn) con

tained fuel, and other metallic additives,
may cause vehicle and engine damage
or cause misfiring, poor acceleration,
engine stalling, catalyst melting, clog

ging, abnormal corrosion, life cycle
reduction, etc.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.

NOTICE

Damage to the fuel system or perfor

mance problems caused by the use of
these other fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Use of MTBE

Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain

ing 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 pro

duce vapor lock or hard starting.

NOTICE

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.)

Gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains harmful manga

nese- based fuel additives Such as MMT

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(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tri

carbonyl). Kia does not recommend the
use of gasoline containing MMT. This
type of fuel can reduce vehicle perfor

mance and affect your emission control
system. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) on the cluster may come on.

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per

formance and damage components of
the fuel system, engine control system
and emission control 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 cus

tomers who do not use TOP TIER Deter

gent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does not
run smoothly, additives that you can buy
separately may be added to the gaso

line.

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive should
be added to the fuel tank at every
13,000 km (8,000 miles) or every
engine oil change is recommended.
Additives are available from your autho

rized Kia dealer along with information
on how to use them. Do not mix other
additives.

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Vehicle modifications

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

available.

Vehicle modifications

This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.

NOTICE

In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifica

tion

may not be covered under warranty.

CAUTION

If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, bat

tery discharge and fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic
devices.

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Vehicle break-in process

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.
• While driving, keep your engine speed

(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single engine speed

for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speeds is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen

cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop

erly.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first

2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.

• Fuel economy and engine perfor

mance may vary depending on vehi

cle break-in process and be stabilized
after 6,000 km (4,000 miles). New
engines may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.

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Risk of burns when parking or
stopping vehicle

• Do not park or stop the vehicle near

flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed
near the exhaust system can become
a fire hazard.

• When an engine idles at a high speed

with the rear side of the vehicle touch

ing the wall, heat of the exhaust gas
can cause discoloration or fire. Keep
enough space between the rear part of
the vehicle and the wall.

• Be sure not to touch the exhaust/cata

lytic systems while engine is running or
right after the engine is turned off.
There is a risk of burns since the sys

tems are extremely hot.

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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
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 cor

rectly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.

Be sure to read the "Reducing the risk
of a rollover" on page 5-185.

Vehicle data collection and
Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an Event
Data Recorder (EDR). The main pur

pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hit

ting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehi

cle's

systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30
seconds or less. The EDR in this vehi

cle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehi

cle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and pas

senger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ

ation occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi

tions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash loca

tion) are

recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

*The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Hood

4-46

2. Headlamp

4-121, 7-58

3. Wheel and tire

6-15, 8-6

4. Outside rear view mirror

4-68

5. Panorama sunroof

4-52

6. Front windshield wiper blades

4-128, 7-26

7. Windows

4-41

8. Front ultrasonic sensors

4-116

9. Front radar

5-74

10.Front view camera

5-62, 5-74

11.Front fog lamp

7-59

Exterior overview

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview

Front view

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Exterior overview

12.Roof rack

4-175

Rear view

*The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Doors

4-18

2. Fuel filler door

4-48

3. Rear combination lamp

7-60, 7-61, 7-62

4. High mounted stop lamp

7-63

5. Liftgate

4-29, , 4-37

6. Antenna

4-176

7. Rear view camera

4-106

8. Rear ultrasonic sensors

4-112, 4-116

9. Rear wiper

4-128, 7-26

10.Reversing lamp

7-62

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Interior overview

*The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Inside door handle

Seat position memory system

Outside rear view mirror folding switch

Outside rear view mirror control switch

Central door lock/unlock switch

Power window switches

Power window lock button

Electronic power child safety lock button

Steering wheel tilt/telescopic lever

Steering wheel

10.

Instrument panel illumination control switch

11.

Lane Safety button

12.

ESC OFF button

4-20

4-26

4-68

4-20

4-42

4-44

4-23

4-57

4-56

4-73

5-88

5-46

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Instrument panel overview

*The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Audio remote control button

2. Driver's front air bag

3-49

3. Horn

4-58

4. Driving Assist button(s)

5-131, 5-134

5. Instrument cluster

4-71

6. Light control/turn signals lever

4-121

7. Wiper and washer control lever

4-128

8. Ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button

5-10, 5-8

9. Infotainment system

4-176

10.Hazard warning flasher switch

6-3

11.Climate control system

4-146

12.Front seat warmer and air ventilation seat button

4-161, 4-163

13.Glove box

4-160

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Instrument panel overview

14.Steering wheel heater button

4-58

15.AUTO HOLD button

5-42

16.DBC switch

5-49

17.EPB switch

5-38

18.Parking/View button

4-106, 4-109

19.ISG OFF button

5-54

20.Parking Safety button

4-112, 4-116

21.Wireless charging system

4-167

22.Center console storage box

4-159

23.Power outlet

4-165

24.AC Inverter

4-164

25.USB charger

4-164

26.Passenger's front air bag

3-49

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Your vehicle at a glance

Engine compartment

Smartstream G2.5 GDi (Gasoline)

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi (Gasoline)

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

1. Engine coolant reservoir

7-18

2. Brake fluid reservoir

7-21

3. Air cleaner

7-23

4. Engine oil dipstick

7-16

5. Engine oil filler cap

7-16

6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

7-22

7. Fuse box

7-48

8. Negative battery terminal

6-5, 7-29

9. Positive battery terminal

6-5, 7-29

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Important safety precautions ...................................................... 3-3

Seat..................................................................................................

3-5

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Feature of Seat Leather.................................................................................
3-7

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Front seat adjustment for manual seat.................................................. 3-8

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Front seat adjustment for power seat .................................................... 3-9

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Rear seat adjustment .................................................................................... 3-

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Headrest (for front seat) ............................................................................. 3-
16

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Headrest (for rear seat)............................................................................... 3-
19

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Seatback pocket ............................................................................................ 3-
20

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Small pocket (for 6 passenger vehicle) .................................................3-
21

Seat belts ...................................................................................... 3-21

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Seat belt restraint system............................................................................3-
21

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Seat belt precautions....................................................................................3-
28

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Care of seat belts ...........................................................................................3-
29

Child Restraint System (CRS).....................................................3-30

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Children always in the rear....................................................................... 3-
30

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Selecting a CRS ...............................................................................................
3-31

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Installing a CRS ...............................................................................................3-
33

Air bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System .............3-38

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How does the air bag system operate?................................................3-39

•

Air bag warning and indicator................................................................. 3-40

•

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components and

functions ............................................................................................................. 3-
41

•

Occupant Detection System (ODS)........................................................3-
43

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Driver's and passenger's front air bag................................................. 3-49

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the
higher the speed, the greater the risk,
but serious injuries can also occur at
lower speeds. Never drive faster what is

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Important safety precautions

Safety features of your vehicle

For the safety of the driver and vehicle
passengers, you should become familiar
with the vehicle's safety features.

Important safety precautions

You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.

The safety precautions in this section are
among the most important.

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Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all
types of accidents. Air bags are
designed to supplement seat belts, not
replace them. So even though your vehi

cle is equipped with air bags, ALWAYS
fasten your seat belt and make sure all
of your passengers have properly fas

tened their seat belts or restraints before
placing vehicle in motion.

Restrain all children

All children under age 13 should ride in
your vehicle properly restrained in a rear
seat, not the front seat. Infants and small
children should be restrained in an
appropriate child restraint. Larger chil

dren should use a booster seat with the
lap/shoulder belt until they can use the
seat belt properly without a booster seat.

Air bag hazards

While air bags can save lives, they can
also cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them, or
who are not properly restrained. Infants,
young children, and shorter adults are at
the greatest risk of being injured by an
inflating air bag. Follow all instructions
and warnings in this manual.

Driver distraction

Driver distraction presents a serious and
potentially deadly danger, especially for
inexperienced drivers. Safety should be
the first concern when behind the wheel
and drivers need to be aware of the wide
array of potential distractions, such as
drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating,
personal grooming, other passengers,
and using cellular phones.

Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention off the
road or their hands off the wheel to focus
on activities other than driving. To reduce
your risk of distraction or getting into an
accident:
• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices

(i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation
units, etc.) when your vehicle is
parked or safely stopped.

• ONLY use your mobile device when

allowed by laws and when conditions
permit safe use. NEVER text or email
while driving. Most countries have
laws prohibiting drivers from texting.
Some countries and cities also pro

hibit drivers from using handheld
phones.

• NEVER let the use of a mobile device

distract you from driving. You have a
responsibility to your passengers and
others on the road to always drive
safely, with your hands on the wheel
as well as your eyes and attention on
the road.

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Seat

* The actual feature in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
* There is no bench seat on rear 2nd-row with vehicle equipped with 6 seating posi

tions.

Front seat

1. Forward and backward

2. Seatback angle

3. Seat cushion height

4. Seat cushion tilt

5. Cushion extension (Driver's seat)

6. Lumbar support

7. Driver position memory system

8. Headrest

2nd row seat

Forward and backward

10.

Seatback angle and folding

11.

Walk-in switch/strap

12.

Headrest

3rd row seat

13.Folding

14.Headrest

15.Armrest

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Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver's foot area
could interfere with the operation of the
foot pedals, possibly causing an acci

dent. Do not place anything under the
front seats.

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Uprighting seat
Do not press the release lever on a man

ual seatback without holding and con

trolling the seatback. The seatback will
spring upright, possibly impacting you or
other passengers.

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Driver responsibility for passengers

The driver must advise the passengers
to keep the seatback in an upright posi

tion whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a
seat is reclined during an accident, the
restraint system's ability to restrain the
passenger will be greatly reduced.

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Seat cushion
Occupants should never sit on aftermar

ket seat cushions or sitting cushions. The

passenger Occupant Detection System
(ODS) may not operate properly, or the
passenger's hips may slide under the lap
portion of the seat belt during an acci

dent or a sudden stop.

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Driver's seat
• Never attempt to adjust the seat while

the vehicle is moving. This could result
in loss of control of your vehicle.

• Do not allow anything to interfere with

the normal position of the seatback.
For example, storing items against the
seatback could result in serious or
fatal injury in a sudden stop or colli

sion.

• Sit as far back as possible from the

steering wheel while still maintaining
comfortable control of the your vehi

cle. A distance of at least 25 cm (10
inch or inches) from your chest to the
steering wheel is recommended. Fail

ure to do so can result in air bag infla

tion injuries to the driver.

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Rear seatbacks
Always lock the rear seatback before
driving. Failure to do so could result in
passengers or objects being thrown for

ward, injuring vehicle occupants.

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Unexpected seat movement
After adjusting a manual seat, always
check that it is locked by shifting your
weight to the front and to the back. Sud

den or unexpected movement of the
driver's seat could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.

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Seat adjustment
• Do not adjust the seat while wearing

seat belts. Moving the seat forward
will cause strong pressure on the
abdomen.

• Do not place your hand near the seat

bottom or seat track while adjusting
the seat. Your hand could get caught
in the seat mechanism.

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Luggage and cargo
Do not stack, pile luggage or cargo
higher than the seatback in the cargo
area. In an accident the cargo could
strike and injure a passenger. If objects
are large, heavy or must be piled, they
must be secured in the cargo area.

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Cargo area
Do not allow passengers to ride in the
cargo area under any circumstance. The
cargo area is solely for the purpose of
transporting luggage or cargo.

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Small objects
Use extreme caution when picking up
small objects trapped under the seats or
between the seat and the center con

sole. Your hands might be cut or injured
by the sharp edges of the seats mecha

nism.

CAUTION

Precautions with seat covers
Use caution when working on the seat
cover. A short circuit or disconnection

may occur, which could lead to noise,
damage the ventilation system.

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Seat short circuit risk
Be aware of wires or air vents when
placing a seat cover or covering the seat
with plastic cover. A short circuit may
occur, which could lead to fire.

Feature of Seat Leather (if
equipped)

• Our car seats are upholstered with a

combination of artificial and genuine
leather. The genuine leather is made
from the outer skin of an animal, which
goes through a special process to be
available for use. Since it is a natural
substance, each part differs in
thickness or density. Also, wrinkles
could appear depending on the tem

perature and humidity.

• The seat cover is made of stretchable

material to improve comfort of pas

sengers.

• The parts contacting the body are

curved and the side supporting area is
high which provides driving comfort
and stability.

CAUTION

• Belts with metallic accessories, zip

pers or keys inside the back pocket
may damage the seat fabric.

• Make sure not to wet the seat. It may

change the nature of leather.

• Jeans or clothes which could bleach

may contaminate the surface of the
seat covering fabric.

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NOTICE

Wrinkles or abrasions may appear natu

rally from usage. It is not a fault of prod

uct. Wrinkles or abrasions are not
covered by warranty.

Front seat adjustment for man

ual seat (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control levers located on the outside
of the seat cushion.

Moving forward and backward

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.

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.

Reclining seatback

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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Reclining seatback
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the protections
of your restraint system (seat belts and/
or air bags) is greatly reduced by reclin

ing your seatback.

Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly. When
the seatback is reclined, the shoulder
belt cannot do its job because it will not
be snug against your chest. Instead, it
will be in front of you. During an acci

dent, you could be thrown into the seat
belt, causing neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined, the
greater chance the passenger's hips will

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slide under the lap belt or the passen

ger's neck will strike the shoulder belt.

Changing seat cushion height
(for driver's seat)

To change the height of the seat cush

ion, push the lever upwards or down

wards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push down

the lever several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the

lever several times.

Adjusting lumbar support (if
equipped)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on
the side of the seat.

1. Press the front portion of the switch to

increase support, or the rear portion of
the switch, to decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reaches the

desired position.

Front seat adjustment for power
seat (if equipped)

The driver's seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on the
outside of the seat cushion. Before driv

ing, adjust the seat to the proper posi

tion so as to easily control the steering
wheel, pedals and switches on the
instrument panel.

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Unattended children
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle. Children might operate features
of the vehicle that could injure them.

CAUTION

Power seating adjustments
• The power seating controls function by

electronic motor. Excessive opera

tion

may cause damage to the electri

cal

equipment.

• Do not operate two or more power seat

control switches at the same time.
Doing so may damage the power
seat motor or electrical compo

nents.

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Moving forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Push the control switch forward or

backward to move the seat to the
desired position.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

Reclining seatback

To recline the seatback:
1. Push the control switch forward or

backward to move the seatback to the
desired angle.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

Changing seat cushion tilt and
height

To change the height of the seat:
1. Pull the front portion of the control

switch up to raise or press down to
lower the front part of the seat cush

ion.

Pull the rear portion of the control
switch up to raise or press down to
lower the seat cushion.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

Adjusting lumbar support (if
equipped)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on
the side of the seat.

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1. Press the front portion of the switch to

increase support, or the rear portion of
the switch, to decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reaches the

desired position.

Adjusting cushion extension for
driver's seat (if equipped)

1. Press the front portion of the switch to

raise the cushion extension, or the rear
portion of the switch to lower it.

2. Release the switch once the cushion

extension reaches the desired posi

tion.

Rear seat adjustment

Forward and backward (2nd row
seat)

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.

Seatback angle (2nd row seat)

To recline the seatback:

1. Pull up the seatback recline lever.
2. Hold the lever and adjust the seat

back 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.)

Walk-in seat (2nd row seat)

To get in or out of the 3rd row seat:
1. Routing the seat belt webbing

through the rear seat belt guide clip.

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After inserting the seat belt, tighten
the belt webbing by pulling it up.

2. Press the switch (1) on the top of the

2nd row seat or press the switch (2)
on the bottom of the 2nd row seat to
unlock.

Or, the 2nd row seat can be unlocked
by pulling the strap located beneath
the 2nd row seat seatback. If the strap
is located beneath the 2nd row seat

back, there is a label attached to show
where the strap is located in.

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Never attempt to adjust using the 2nd
row seat walk-in switch or strap while the
vehicle is moving or seat is occupied as
the seat may suddenly move and cause
the passenger on the seat to be injured.

3. The 2nd row seatback will be folded

and push the seat to the farthest for

ward position.

After getting in or out, slide the 2nd
row seat to the farthest backward
position and pull the seatback firmly
backward until it clicks into place.
Make sure that the seat is locked in
place.

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Do not pull the strap when the 2nd-row
seats are occupied.

Sudden movement of the seats may
result in injury. Use the strap only when
the folding switch in the 2nd row (in the
upper part of the second-row seatback
or the outer part of the seat) does not
work.

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks can be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.

NOTICE

Folded Seatback
Do not sit on folded down seatbacks.
The purpose of the fold-down rear seat

backs is to allow you to carry longer
objects that could not otherwise be
accommodated.
• Never allow a passenger to sit on top

of the folded down seatback while the
car is moving. This is not a proper
seating position since the seat has
important crash protection features
and seat belts are not available in this
seat configuration.

• To reduce the risk of injury caused by

sliding cargo within the passenger
compartment of the vehicle, objects
carried on the folded down seatback
should not extend higher than the top
of the front seats.

1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the

pocket between the rear seatback
and cushion, and insert the rear seat
belt webbing in the guide to prevent
the seat belt from being damaged.

2nd row seat

3rd row seat

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2. Set the front seatback to the upright

position and if necessary, slide the
front seat forward.

3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest

position.

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Objects
Objects carried on the folded down seat

back should not extend higher than the
top of the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forward and cause
injury or damage during sudden stops.

4. Pull on the seatback folding lever (for

2nd row) or strap (for 3rd row), then
fold the seat toward the front of the
vehicle. When you return the seatback
to its upright position, always be sure it
has locked into position by pushing on
the top of the seatback.

2nd row seat

3rd row seat

5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

seatback backward by pulling on the
folding lever (for 2nd row) or strap (for
3rd row).

Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks
into place.

Make sure the seatback is locked in
place.

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3rd row seat

6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

2nd row seat folding (from 3rd
row)

2nd row seat folding switch is located on
the right side of the 3rd row seat.

The 2nd row seat back will be folded.
If you press the left switch, left side seat
back and center seat back will be folded.

If you press the right switch, right side
seat back will be folded.

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Do not fold the rear seatbacks down until
the driver has positioned his seat
properly. Doing so can cause the driver
to operate the vehicle out of position and
increase the risk of bodily injury in a
sudden stop or collision.

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Uprighting seat
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, hold the seatback and
return it slowly. If the seatback is
returned without holding it, the back of
the seat could spring forward, resulting
in injury caused by being struck by the
seatback.

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Rear seatback
To ensure maximum protection in the
event of an accident or sudden stop,
when returning the rear seat to the
upright position:
• Be careful not to damage the seat belt

webbing or buckle.

• Do not allow the seat belt webbing or

buckle to become pinched or caught
in the rear seat.

• Ensure the seatback is completely

locked into its upright position by
pushing on the top of the seatback.

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CAUTION

Damaging rear seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear seatback, insert
the buckle between the rear seatback
and cushion. Doing so can prevent the
buckle from being damaged by the rear
seatback.

CAUTION

Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks to the
upright position, remember to return the
rear shoulder belts to their proper
position.

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Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to pre

vent it from being thrown about the
vehicle in a collision and causing injury
to the vehicle occupants. Do not place
objects in the rear seats, since they can

not be properly secured and may hit the
front seat occupants in a collision.

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Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the shift
lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake
is securely applied whenever loading or
unloading cargo. Failure to take these
steps may allow the vehicle to move if
the shift lever is inadvertently moved to
another position.

Headrest (for front seat)

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 collision.

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Headrest removal/adjustment
• Do not operate the vehicle with the

headrests removed. Headrests can
provide critical neck and head sup

port in a crash.

• Do not adjust the headrest height

while the vehicle is in motion. Driver
may lose control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may dam

age the headrest.

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Adjusting the height up and
down

To raise the headrest:

1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
2. To lower the headrest, push and hold

the release button (2) on the headrest
support.

3. Lower the headrest to the desired

position (3).

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Make sure the headrest locks in position
after adjusting it to properly protect the
occupants.

CAUTION

If you recline the seatback towards the
front with the headrest and seat cushion
raised, the headrest may come in con

tact with the sun visor or other parts of
the vehicle.

Forward and backward adjust

ment (if equipped)

The headrest may be adjusted forward to
3 different positions by pulling the
headrest forward to the desired position.

To adjust the headrest to it's furthest
backwards position, pull it fully forward
to the farthest position and release it.

Adjust the headrest so that it properly
supports the head and neck.

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Removing headrest

Type A

Type B

To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the

recline lever or switch (1).

2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3)

while pulling the headrest up (4).

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Removing headrest
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat
with the headrest removed or reversed.
Headrests can provide critical neck and
head support in a crash.

Reinstalling headrest

Type A

Type B

To reinstall the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (4) with the

recline lever or switch (3).

2. Put the headrest poles (2) into the

holes while pressing the release but

ton (1).

3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate

height.

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Headrest reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to the head
or neck, always make sure the headrest

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