2006 KIA Sorento engine

Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing
strap is not loosened during towing.When Your Vehicle is Being Towed
by Another Vehicle Other Than a
Tow Truck (In Case Of an
Emergency) (2WD Vehicles or
Part-time 4WD Vehicles)
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transmission shift lever in
N (Neutral).
Place the transfer shift knob for
part-time 4WD operation in the 2HI
position.
Release the parking bake.
Vehicle equipped with automatic
transmissions should not exceed
45km/h (28 mph) and should not be
towed more than 80km (50 miles).
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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NOTICERemove the rear drive shaft if it is
necessary to exceed 45km/h (28
mph) and/or 80km (50 miles). If the
drive shaft cannot be removed, stop
every 80km (50 miles) and start
the engine. Allow the engine to idle
for a few minutes. This will ensure
that the transmission is sufficiently
lubricated.
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Tire replacement
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift into R (Reverse) with manual
transmission or P (Park) with auto-
matic transmission.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash-
er.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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WARNING- Changing Tires
 Never attempt vehicle repairs
in the traffic lanes of a public
road or highway.
 Always move the vehicle com-
pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tire. If you cannot
find a firm, level place off the
road, call a towing service
company for assistance.
 Be sure to use the correct
front and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never
use the bumpers or any other
part of the vehicle for jack
support.
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 The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack causing serious
injury or death. Never allow
any portion of your body to
get beneath the vehicle while
using the jack.
 Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
 Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
 Make sure any children pres-
ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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7-1
MAINTENANCEMaintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Brakes and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
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MAINTENANCE
7-3
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control system
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128
# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Engine oil & engine oil filter (1) R R R R R RRRRRRRR RRR
Drive belts (tension) I I I I
Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I
Engine coolant (1) I I I I I RIIIIIRI III
Fuel filter R R
Fuel tank cap, lines, EVAP canister and hoses I I
Fuel tank air filter I R I R I
Air cleaner element (2) I I I I I RIIIIIRI III
Ignition wires I I
Spark plugsR
PCV valve (if equipped) I I I I
Idle speed I I I I I
Engine timing beltR
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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MAINTENANCE7-6Chart Symbols:
I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace.
R- Replace or change
L- Lubricate.
(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual
(2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions.
(3) More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions:
a. Short-distance driving
b. Driving on dusty roads.
c. Extensive idling or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic.
(4) If necessary, rotate and balance the wheels.
* Note: Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
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OWNER MAINTENANCEOwner Maintenance Schedule
The owner should perform these
vehicle inspections at the indicated
intervals to ensure safe and depend-
able operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of
an authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.When refueling, check the follow-
ing:
 Engine oil level
 Engine coolant level
 Brake (and clutch, if equipped) fluid
level
 Washer fluid levelEvery month, check:
 Tire inflation pressures (cold)
 Coolant level in reservoir (cold
engine)
Every 6 months (for example,
every spring and fall), check:
 Power steering fluid level
 Automatic transmission fluid level
MAINTENANCE
7-7
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level. The engine
compartment will be hot and
you could be burned.
WARNING- Engine Cooling Fans
Because your engine cooling
fans are electronically con-
trolled, they will run if the igni-
tion switch is ON, even if the
engine is not running. This
could cause serious injury. To
prevent this, be sure the igni-
tion is OFF, unless you must run
the engine while performing
maintenance or an inspection.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENTMAINTENANCE7-8
3500DOHC24V
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Coolant reservoir cap
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Auto transmission fluid dipstick
5. Brake / clutch fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Battery
11. Fuse box
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTERChecking the Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait a few
minutes for the oil to return to the
oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should be
between F and L.
If the level is near or at L, add enough
oil to bring the level to F.Do not over-
fill.Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants’’
later in this section.)Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Change engine oil and filter accord-
ing to the Scheduled Maintenance at
the beginning of this section.
MAINTENANCE
7-9
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WARNING
- Engine Oil
Continuous contact with USED
engine oil has caused skin can-
cer in laboratory mice. Protect
your skin by washing with soap
and water. Keep all engine oil
out of reach of children.
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