Kia Sorento: Power outlet

The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should draw less than 10 amps with the engine running.

CAUTION

• Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove the accessory plug after use. Using the accessory plug for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge.
• Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in electric capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level when using the power outlet.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in your vehicle.

WARNING

Do not put a finger or a foreign element (pen, etc.) into a power outlet and do not touch with a wet hand. You may get an electric shock.

AC inverter (if equipped)

The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W electric power to operate electric accessories or equipments.

If you wish to use the AC inverter, press the AC inverter button while the engine is running. The light on the AC inverter button will illuminate.

If you press the AC inverter button again, the AC inverter will be deactivated and the light on the AC inverter button will turn off.

✽ NOTICE

When turning on the AC inverter, the indicator on the AC inverter button illuminates late while the system conducts a self-check.

✽ NOTICE

• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical system failure, electric shock, etc., be sure to read owner's manual before use.
• Be sure to close the cover except the time of use.

WARNING

To reduce a risk of serious or fatal injuries:

• Do not use a heated electric device such as a coffeepot, toaster, heater, iron, etc.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the outlet and do not touch the outlet as you may get shocked.
• Do not let children touch the AC inverter.

CAUTION

• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the AC inverter while the engine is not running.
• When not using the AC inverter, make sure to turn off the AC inverter (the indicator on the button does not illuminate) and close the AC inverter cover.
• After using an electric accessory or equipment, pull the plug out. Leaving the accessory or equipment plugged in for a long time may cause battery discharge.
• Do not use an electric accessory or equipment the power consumption of which is greater than 150W(115V).
• Some electric accessories or equipments can cause electronic interference. It may cause excessive audio noise and malfunctions in other electric systems or devices in the vehicle.
• Do not use broken electric accessories or equipments, which may damage the AC inverter and electrical systems of the vehicle.
• Do not use two or more electric accessories or equipments at the same time. It may cause damage to the electrical systems of the vehicle.
• When the input voltage is under 11V, the outlet LED will blink and the AC inverter will turn off automatically. If the input voltage goes up to normal, the AC inverter will turn on again.

Clock

Hour (1)

Pressing the H button will advance the time displayed by one hour.

Minute (2)

Pressing the M button will advance the time displayed by one minute.

To change the 24 hour format to the 12 hours format (if equipped), while pressing the “H” button, press the “M” button for 3 seconds or more. For example, if the “H” and “M” buttons are pressed for more than 3 seconds while the time is 22:15, the display will change to 10:15.

Ashtray (if equipped)

To use the ashtray, open the cover.

To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.

WARNING - Ashtray use

• Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays as waste receptacles.
• Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other combustible materials may cause a fire.

Clothes hanger (if equipped)

To use the hanger, pull down the upper portion of hanger.

CAUTION

Do not hang heavy clothes, since those may damage the hook.

Floor mat anchor (s) (if equipped)

When using a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle.

This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.

WARNING

The following must be observed when installing ANY floor mat to the vehicle.

• Ensure that the floor mats are securely attached to the vehicle's floor mat anchor(s) before driving the vehicle.
• Do not use ANY floor mat that cannot be firmly attached to the vehicle's floor mat anchors.
• Do not stack floor mats on top of one another (e.g. all-weather rubber mat on top of a carpeted floor mat). Only a single floor mat should be installed in each position. IMPORTANT – Your vehicle was manufactured with driver's side floor mat anchors that are designed to securely hold the floor mat in place. To avoid any interference with pedal operation, Kia recommends that only the Kia floor mat designed for use in your vehicle be installed.

Side curtain (if equipped)

To use the side curtain:

1. Lift the curtain by the handle (1).

2. Hang the curtain on the hooks on both sides of the handle.

WARNING

To avoid injury or damage to the side curtain and door moldings, lower side curtain by the handle all the way back to the stowed position. Do not release handle after disengaging from the hooks on the door.

Luggage net holder (if equipped)

To keep items from shifting in the cargo area, you can use the holders located in the cargo area to attach the luggage net.

If necessary, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be taken when carrying fragile or bulky objects in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

To avoid eye injury, DO NOT overstretch the luggage net. ALWAYS keep your face and body out of the luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT use the luggage net when the strap has visible signs of wear or damage.