2009 KIA Sorento weight

Maintenance40
7Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire :
That load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and driving by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure. All season tires
Kia specifies all season tires on
some models to provide good per-
formance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior perform-
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-
formance is substantrally reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions. Kia recom-
mends the use of snow tires or all
season tires on all four wheels.Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4
psi) more air pressure than the pres-
sure recommended for the standard
tires on the tire label on the driver's
side of the center pillar, or up to the
maximum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) when your car is equipped with
snow tires.

Specifications28SPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Although this information was accurate at the time of printing, Kia
reserves the right to change its vehicles or their specifications without notice. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more
precise and more up-to-date information.
Item mm (in)
Overall length 4,590 (180.7)
Overall width 1800(70.9 ) / 1885 (74.2)*
1
Overall height 1725 (67.9) / 1805 (71.1)*
2
Front tread 1580 (62.2)
Rear tread 1580 (62.2)
Wheelbase 2710 (106.7)Dimensions
Bulb wattage*1With side garnish*
2With roof rack
WeightsRefer to the compliance label describing GVWR & GAWR
weights attached to your vehicle.
(see page 5-39, Label information)
Light BulbWattage
Exterior Lights
Headlights (High/Low) 55 / 55
Front turn signal / position lights 28 / 8
Side repeater lights (if equipped) LED *
1
Front fog lights 27
Front side marker 5
Rear turn signal lights 27
Stop and tail lights (if equipped) 27 / 8
Back-up lights 18
License plate lights 5
High mounted stop light 5
Rear side marker 5
Interior Lights
Room lamp 10
Map lamp 10
Rear cargo area lamp 10
Door courtesy lamp (if equipped) 5
Vanity mirror lamp 3*1LED : Light-emitting diode

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Tonneau cover ··················\
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Towing ··················\
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Vehicle break-in process ··················\
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Vehicle handling instructions··················\
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Window ··················\
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Windshield defrosting and defogging ··················\
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Wiper blades··················\
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Wipers and washers··················\
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