
A redesigned crossover (car-based) Sorento (codename XMA) was launched in South Korea in 2009. It is Kia's first model to be manufactured in the United States, in KIA's new US$1 billion West Point, Georgia, factory (which also builds the sister vehicle to the Sorento, the Hyundai Santa Fe). The Sorento uses Kia's new corporate grille, known as the Tiger Nose, as designed by Kia's design .
First generation BL (2003–2009)Inspection
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect the OCV connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the OCV termina ...
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road o ...
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise extreme
caution when approaching, overtaking, or passing your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emergency repairs are ...