KIA Sorento (2018 year). Instruction — part 30

What to do in an emergency

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To prevent the jack, wheel lug nut
wrench and spare tire from rattling
while the vehicle is in motion, store
them properly.
Check the inflation pressures as
soon as possible after installing the
spare tire. Adjust it to the specified
pressure, if necessary. Refer to
“Tires and wheels” in section 8.

Important - use of compact spare
tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-
pact spare tire. This compact spare
tire takes up less space than a regu-
lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
temporary use only.
• You should drive carefully when

the compact spare is in use. The
compact spare should be replaced
by the proper conventional tire and
rim at the first opportunity.

• The operation of this vehicle is not

recommended with more than one
compact spare tire in use at the
same time.

The compact spare should be inflat-
ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

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NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after
installing the spare tire. Adjust it to
the specified pressure, as necessary.

WARNING

- Wheel studs

If the studs are damaged, they
may lose their ability to retain
the wheel. This could lead to the
loss of the wheel and a collision
resulting in serious injuries.

WARNING

The compact spare tire is for
emergency use only. Do not
operate your vehicle on this
compact spare at speeds over
50 mph (80 km/h). The original
tire should be repaired or
replaced as soon as possible to
avoid failure of the spare possi-
bly leading to personal injury or
death.

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What to do in an emergency

When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
• Under no circumstances should

you exceed 50 mph (80 km/h); a
higher speed could damage the
tire.

• Ensure that you drive slowly

enough for the road conditions to
avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, could
seriously damage the compact
spare.

• Any continuous road use of this tire

could result in tire failure, loss of
vehicle control, and possible per-
sonal injury.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-

mum load rating or the load-carry-
ing capacity shown on the sidewall
of the compact spare tire.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a con-
ventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately 1
inch (25 mm), which could result in
damage to the vehicle.

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic vehicle wash while the
compact spare tire is installed.

• Do not use tire chains on the com-

pact spare tire. Because of the
smaller size, a tire chain will not fit
properly. This could damage the
vehicle and result in loss of the
chain.

• Do not use the compact spare tire

on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.

• The compact spare tire’s tread life

is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.

• The compact spare tire should not

be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the compact spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other vehicle com-
ponents may occur.

• Do not use more than one compact

spare tire at a time.

• Do not tow a trailer while the com-

pact spare tire is installed.

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Jack label

1. Model Name
2. Maximum allowable load
3. When using the jack, set your

parking brake.

4. When using the jack, stop the

engine.

5. Do not get under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

6. The designated locations under

the frame

7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical
under the lifting point.

8. Move the shift lever to the P posi-

tion on vehicles with automatic
transmission.

9. The jack should be used on firm

level ground.

10. Jack manufacturer
11. Production date
12. Representative company and

address

OHYK064001

OHYK064005

OHYK064002

• Type A

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Example

• Type B

• Type C

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The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. For

more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.

For trailer towing guidelines informa-
tion, refer to “Trailer towing” in sec-
tion 5.

On AWD vehicles, your vehicle must
be towed with a wheel lift and dollies
or flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.

On FWD vehicles, it is acceptable to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and
the front wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.

OUM064022

dolly

dolly

WARNING

- Side and

curtain Air bag

If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to LOCK or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignition is
ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.

CAUTION

The AWD vehicle should never
be towed with the wheels on the
ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transaxle or the
AWD system.

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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION

- Towing gear

position

Failure to place the transaxle
shift lever in N (Neutral) may
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.

CAUTION

- Towing

• Do not tow the vehicle back-

wards with the front wheels on
the ground as this may cause
damage to the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.

OUM064013

OUM064012

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Maintenance

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-30
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35

• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36

Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37

• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40

• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40

Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41

• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41

Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42

• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42

Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

• Blade inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Recharging battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52

Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53

• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-53
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
• Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66

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Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68

• Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-69
• Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
• Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73

Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84

• Front lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
• Side repeater lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89
• Rear combination lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-90
• High mounted stop lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 7-92
• License plate light bulb replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-93
• Interior lamp bulb replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94

Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95

• Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100

Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-104

• Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-104
• Evaporative emission control (including orvr:

Onboard refueling vapor recovery) system . . . . . 7-104

• Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-105

California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-107

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

OUM074100L

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Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.4L) - GDI

❈

The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Air cleaner

5. Fuse box

6. Positive battery terminal

7. Negative battery terminal

8. Radiator cap

9. Engine oil dipstick

10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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OUM074115L

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Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.0L) – T-GDI

❈

The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Air cleaner

5. Fuse box

6. Positive battery terminal

7. Negative battery terminal

8. Engine oil dipstick

9. Radiator cap

10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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OUMA074001

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Air cleaner

5. Fuse box

6. Positive battery terminal

7. Negative battery terminal

8. Engine oil dipstick

9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

10. Radiator cap

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Gasoline engine (Lambda II 3.3L) – GDI

* The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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MAINTENANCE SERVICES

You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
Should you have any doubts con-
cerning the inspection or servicing of
your vehicle, we strongly recom-
mend that you have an authorized
Kia dealer perform this work.
An authorized Kia dealer has factory
trained technicians and genuine Kia
parts to service your vehicle proper-
ly. For expert advice and quality serv-
ice, see an authorized Kia dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury.

Owner’s responsibility

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NOTICE

Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsi-
bility.

You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Warranty & Consumer
Information manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.

We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized Kia dealer. An authorized
Kia dealer meets Kia’s high service
quality standards and receives tech-
nical support from Kia in order to pro-
vide you with a high level of service
satisfaction.

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Maintenance

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NOTICE

- NHTSA Safety

Corrosion Alert

The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
issued a general warning to all vehi-
cle owners of all brands regarding
the risks associated with vehicle
underbody corrosion. From your
initial purchase, take the following
steps to prevent unsafe corrosion
damage to your vehicle:
• Wash the undercarriage of your

vehicle regularly during the win-
ter and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.

• Do a thorough washing of the

undercarriage at the end of the
winter.

• Use professional service techni-

cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for
corrosion.

• Immediately seek an inspection of

your vehicle if you become visual-
ly aware of corrosion flaking or
scaling or if you become aware of
a change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongey brakes,
fluids leaking, impairment of
directional control, suspension
noises or rattling metal straps.
NHTSA further advises that after
a vehicle is 7 years old, it is essen-
tial that you take these indicated
maintenance steps to ensure that
you protect yourself from unsafe
corrosion conditions.

Owner maintenance precau-
tions

Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section,
several procedures can be done only
by an authorized Kia dealer with spe-
cial tools.

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NOTICE

Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Warranty & Consumer
Information manual provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, have it done by an authorized
Kia dealer.

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WARNING

- Maintenance

work

Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing while working under
the hood of your vehicle with
the engine running. These can
become entangled in moving
parts, if you must run the engine
while working under the hood,
make certain that you remove
all jewelry (especially rings,
bracelets, watches, and neck-
laces) and all neckties, scarves,
and similar loose clothing
before getting near the engine
or cooling fans.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.

Owner maintenance schedule

When you stop for fuel:

• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the

coolant reservoir.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

While operating your vehicle:

• Note any changes in the sound of

the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.

• Check for vibrations in the steering

wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly

turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.

• When stopping, listen and check

for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the

operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.

• Check the automatic transaxle P

(Park) function.

• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your

vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).

WARNING -

Hot coolant

Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.

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At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the

engine coolant reservoir.

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.

• Check the inflation pressures of all

tires including the spare.

At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):

• Check the radiator, heater and air

conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.

• Check the windshield washer

spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.

• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,

shields and clamps.

• Check the lap/shoulder belts for

wear and function.

• Check for worn tires and loose

wheel lug nuts.

At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain

holes.

• Lubricate the door hinges and

checks, and hood hinges.

• Lubricate the door and hood locks

and latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather-

strips.

• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate the automat-

ic transaxle linkage and controls.

• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
• Repeated driving short distance of

less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles
(16 km)in freezing temperature

• Extensive engine idling or low

speed driving for long distances

• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,

unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads

• Driving in areas using salt or other

corrosive materials or in very cold
weather

• Driving in heavy dust condition
• Driving in heavy traffic area
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or

mountain road repeatedly

• Towing a trailer or using a camper,

or roof rack

• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other

commercial use of vehicle towing

• Driving over 106 mile/h(170 km/h)
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go

condition

If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should
inspect, replace or refill more fre-
quently than the following Normal
Maintenance Schedule. After 120
months or 150,000 miles continue to
follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.

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