Kia Sorenta User manual

Gasoline

UNLEADED gasoline

AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.96 gal. (68 liters)

Recommended Engine Oil

API Service SM,

ILSAC GF-4 or above

Engine Oil Capacity with Filter

2.4L Engine : 4.86 qts. (4.6 liters)

3.5L Engine : 5.49 qts. (5.2 liters)

Engine Coolant

2.4L Engine MT : 6.87 qts. (6.5 liters)

2.4L Engine AT : 6.97 qts. (6.6 liters)

3.5L Engine : 9.09 qts. (8.6 liters)

Tire Pressure (measured cold)

P235/65R17 : 33 psi

P235/60R18 : 33 psi

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV,

NOCA ATF SP-IV, KIA genuine ATF SP-IV

or other brands meeting the SP-IV specifi-

cation approved by KIA Motors Corp.

Capacity-2.4L Engine : 7.50

qts. (7.1 liters)

3.5L Engine : 8.24

qts. (7.8 liters)

Manual Transaxle Fluid

API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W/85)

Capacity - 1.90

qts. (1.8 liters)

Brake Fluid

FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

Power Steering Fluid

PSF-3

GAS STATION INFORMATION

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kia, the company

Congratulations! Your selection of a KIA was a wise investment. It

will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of

a KIA vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your

vehicle and the company like “What is a KIA?”, “Who is KIA?”,

“What does ‘KIA’ mean?”.

Here are some answers. First, KIA is the oldest car company in Korea.

It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building

high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.

The first syllable, KI, in the word “KIA” means “to arise from, to the

world” or “to come up out of, to the world”. The second syllable, a,

means “Asia”. So, the word KIA, means “to arise from” or “to come

up out of Asia, to the world”.

Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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Thank you for choosing a KIA vehicle.

When you require service, remember that your KIA Dealer

knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech-

nicians, recommended special tools, genuine KIA replacement

parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.

Because subsequent owners require this important information

as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is

sold.

This manual will familiarize you with operational, mainte-

nance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is sup-

plemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual

that provides important information on all warranties regarding

your vehicle.

We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the

recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation

of your new vehicle.

KIA offers a great variety of options, components and features

for its various models. Therefore, some of the equipment

described in this manual, along with the various illustrations,

may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.

The information and specifications provided in this manual

were accurate at the time of printing. KIA reserves the right to

discontinue or change specifications or design at any time

without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you

have questions, always check with your KIA dealer.

We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring

pleasure and satisfaction in your KIA vehicle.

whole or in part without the written consent of KIA MOTORS

AMERICA, Inc.

Printed in U. S. A.

Foreword

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Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications, Consumer information,

Reporting safety defects

Index

table of contents

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How to use this manual / 1-2

Fuel requirements / 1-3

Vehicle handling instructions / 1-5

Vehicle break-in process / 1-5

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders / 1-6

Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7

Introduction

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Introduction

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We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your vehi-

cle.Your Owner’s Manual can assist you

in many ways. We strongly recommend

that you read the entire manual. In order

to minimize the chance of death or injury,

you must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the words in this

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

vehicle. By reading your manual, you will

learn about features, important safety

information, and driving tips under vari-

ous road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided in the Table of Contents. Use the

index when looking for a specific area or

subject;it has an alphabetical listing of all

information in your manual.

Sections:This manual has eight sections

plus an index.Each section begins with a

brief list of contents so you can tell at a

glance if that section has the information

you want.

You will find various WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-

al. These WARNINGs were prepared to

enhance your personal safety.You should

carefully read and follow ALL procedures

and recommendations provided in these

WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

✽✽NOTICE

ANOTICE indicates interesting or help-

ful information is being provided.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which harm, serious bodily injury or

death could result if the warning is

ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which damage to your vehicle could

result if the caution is ignored.

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Introduction

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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.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain

maximum performance with UNLEADED

FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-

sions and spark plug fouling.

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Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (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

10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or

gasohol containing any methanol. Either

of these fuels may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems

may not be covered by the manufactur-

er’s warranty if they result from the use

of:

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

2.Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified. (Consult

an authorized KIA dealer for

details.)

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

• Tighten the cap until it clicks one

time, otherwise the Check Engine

light will illuminate.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

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Introduction

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-

prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per-

cent 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 performance and damage to

your vehicle's engine and fuel system.

KIA recommends that customers do not

use fuel with an ethanol content exceed-

ing 10%.

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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.

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Gasolines for cleaner air

To help contribute to cleaner air, KIA rec-

ommends that you use gasolines treated

with detergent additives, which help pre-

vent deposit formation in the engine.

These gasolines will help the engine run

cleaner and enhance performance of the

Emission Control System.

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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 avail-

able.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and any performance prob-

lems that are caused by the use of

fuels containing methanol.

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs dri-

vability.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

does not cover damage to the fuel

system or any performance prob-

lems caused by the use of“E85”fuel.

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Introduction

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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 oper-

ate this vehicle correctly may result in

loss of control, an accident or vehicle

rollover. Be sure to read the “Reducing

the risk of a rollover” driving guide-

lines, in section 5 of this manual.

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No special break-in period is needed. By

following a few simple precautions for the

first 600 miles (1,000 km) 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 speed for long

periods of time, either fast or slow.

Varying engine speed 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 let the engine idle longer than 3

minutes at one time.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200

miles (2,000 km) of operation.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSVEHICLE HANDLING

INSTRUCTIONS

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