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Second Generation XM (2011-2024) / Kia Sorento XM Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle (If equipped) / Good driving practices

WARNING

WARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.

Moving up a steep grade from a standing start

To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes.

When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency to roll backwards.

Shifting the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.

Automatic transaxle (If equipped)
Automatic transaxle operation The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. & ...

All wheel drive (AWD)
Engine power can be delivered to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction. AWD is useful when extra traction is required on roads, such as, when driving on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-cove ...

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Component Location (2)
1. Door outside handle button 2. Door outside handle 3. Bumper antenna 4. Tailgate switch ...

Fail-Safe Mode
Item Fail-Safe ETC Motor Throttle valve stuck at 5В° TPS TPS 1 fault ECM looks at TPS2 TPS 2 fault ECM looks at TPS1 ...

Fuel Pump Inspection
[Fuel pump motor] 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then remove battery (-) cable. 2. Remove the fuel pump assembly. ...

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