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#1436 of 4012 Sorento and towing by dried Dec 17, 2002 (4:38 pm)
Looking at purcashing an EX - very interesting vehicle. I want to be able to pull a 2500 lb camper with it, along with 4 adults, in Colorado/Wyoming (high altitude). I know this is within the rating, which is 3500 lb. From the test drive, it FEELS like it should do OK, and based on my experience towing with an Isuzu Trooper it should be OK, but has anyone actually had a cahnce to tow something? Any thoughts?   thanks!
#1437 of 4012 Reply to #1435 by schip1 Dec 17, 2002 (5:24 pm)
lok888, the HomeLink unit 'learns' the coded RF signal from your existing garage door remote unit. After learning this signal, it transmits the exact same code, which is received by your existing garage door opener's receiver. So the short answer is, no...I did not need to buy another receiver.
#1438 of 4012 Reply to #1431 by schip1 Dec 17, 2002 (5:30 pm)
jmpats2000, there's an elongated button on the face of the odometer. Press it quickly and it will cycle thru Trip A, Trip B, and regular odometer. If you keep it pressed for approx 3 seconds while it is displaying Trip A or Trip B, it will reset A or B to zero, respectively.
#1439 of 4012 Keys by randyrhodes Dec 17, 2002 (6:55 pm)
If you want extra keys, you need to get them from the dealer.The factory key has a chip that the car will read using the onboard computer.If the code is a match, the car will start.Most car companys are using this method called "passive alarm".   73 Randy
#1440 of 4012 Re: Any Sorento Drivers From Florida by fmunoz1069 Dec 17, 2002 (7:12 pm)
I am located in Central Florida and was able to get a deal from Southside Kia in Kissimmee . What dealers have you been to? I purchased a EX with Lux pkg, load level, hitch, cargo tray,and cargo net, they took very good care of me and was very satisfied with the way things were handled. Let me know if you need more info..
#1441 of 4012 seat belt warning by mdsorento Dec 17, 2002 (8:38 pm)
From the Manual page 4-56: "If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fastened when the key is turned ON or if it is unfastened after the key is ON, a chime sounds and the safety belt warning light remains on for 6 seconds. If the system does not operate as described, see an authorized Kia dealer..."    Mine works as described only when turning the key to on , but not after is On and unfastened, I'll be visiting the dealer and ask them...
#1442 of 4012 Misc..... by hciaffa Dec 18, 2002 (4:08 am)
lok888... yes my Homelink buttons are programmed for my garage doors (2). I am using the two buttons to the left. Hint on using the buttons. You really just can't press the button and think it works you have to hold it down for a second.  On the chip in the key... I talked to parts manager and service manager and they stated that there is no chip in the Sorento key, or else you couldn't go and get an after market key say at a lock smith or a home depot. Which someone posted that they were able to get. I had to purchase a chip key once for My mother's Buick the key alone was almost 80 dollars and then to program it was xtra as well.  On the seat belt issue I think if most of the readers would check it out, that even in many other cars the indicator for the seat belt goes off after a few seconds and it dosen't come back on when you unlatch the belt. Only if you restart the car. Remember its only an indicator to remind you to buckle up what you do with your life as to wear it or not is up to you.
#1443 of 4012 seatbelt warning light by lok888 Dec 18, 2002 (6:57 am)
Finally more people are paying attention to the seatbelt warning light issue. I wear my seatbelt not because it is a law in MA, but it is my safety concern. At least I have a better chance to live when seatbelt is worn. Accident can happen in many ways. And I don't need any indicator to remind to wear seatbelt. But it seems to me this is meaningless to have the seatbelt light here. There are warning lights for the doors and the liftgate but the seatbelt. mdsorento - Maybe you just missed my previous posts. I read the owner's manual and I went to the service. I also tried another Sorento in the showroom. They told this is a normal condition (nothing wrong), just like some Ford and GM cars & trucks. They told the warning light will come on only when the seatbelt is malfunctioned. I just sent email to Kia Consumer Affair. I hope I can get an answer from them today.
#1444 of 4012 odometer by jmpats2000 Dec 18, 2002 (8:46 am)
Schip1, Thanks for the information on the odometer (1438) I'll try that later when I get home..   I think that is a cool feature to have.

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