2006 KIA Sorento battery capacity

Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement. Here
are a few things to consider when
driving in the rain:
 A heavy rainfall will make it harder
to see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
 Keep your windshield wiping equip-
ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield.
 If your tires are not in good condi-
tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape. Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large pud-
dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
 If you believe your brakes may have
become wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.Winter Driving
 We recommend that you carry
emergency equipment, including
tire chains, a window scraper, wind-
shield de-icer, a bag of sand or salt,
flares, a small shovel and jumper
cables.
 Make sure you have sufficient eth-
ylene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
 Check the battery condition and
cables. Cold temperatures reduce
the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in excellent condition to
provide enough winter starting
power.
 Make sure the engine oil viscosity
is suitable for cold weather.
 Check the ignition system for loose
connections and damage.DRIVING TIPS5-10
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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
PROTECTIONFuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has two fuse panels, one
located in the driver’s side kick panel,
the other in the engine compartment
near the battery.If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will be melted.
Always replace a blown fuse with one
of the same rating.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
Two kinds of fuses are used: stan-
dard for lower amperage rating and
main for higher amperage ratings.Fuse Replacement
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse
panel.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
6-7
S2BLD313
StandardMain fuseNormal
Blown
NormalBlown
WARNING- Fuse Replacement
 Never replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
 A higher capacity fuse could
cause damage and possibly a
fire.
 Never install a wire instead of
the proper fuse – even as a
temporary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
possibly a fire.
 Do not use a screwdriver or
any other metal object to
remove fuses because it may
cause a short circuit and dam-
age the system.
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SPECIFICATIONS8-4Engine
Electrical SystemCapacities
Item Gasoline Engine
BoreXStroke
93 mm × 85.8 mm (3.66 in × 3.38 in)
Displacement 3496 cc (213.3 cu.in)
Compression Ratio 10.0
Size Gasoline Engine
BatteryType MF 70 AH
Capacity 12V / 70AH
Alternator 13.5V / 120A
Starter 12V-1.2KW
Gap 1.0 mm ~ 1.1 mm
Spark Plug
SpecificationPFR5N-11,
RC10PYPB4
Lubricant Volume (l) Classification
Engine oilWith filter 4.3
API Service SJ, SL or above,
Without filter 4.0 ILSAC GF-3 or aboveA/T30-40LEi11.5 MOBIL D-II
Transmission
A5SR1 10.0
APOLLOIL ATF RED-1
oil
M/T
2WD 3.2
API SERVICE GL-4
4WD 2.7 SAE 75W-85 (fill for-life)
Coolant 11.0Ethylene glycol basefor aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.35SAE J1703, FMVSS116
DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 80 -
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