2010 KIA SORENTO brake

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Maintenance
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there isless than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
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Tread wear indicatorWARNING - Replacing
tires
To reduce the chance of serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tire failure or
loss of vehicle control:
Replace tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, andtraction.
Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure
in your tires. This can lead to
uneven wear and tire failure.
When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires
on the same car. You must
replace all tires (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
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Using tires and wheels otherthan the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-ous accident.
Wheels that do not meet KIA’s specifications may fit poorly
and result in damage to the
vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.
The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. The
tire size affects wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the
ABS(Anti-lock Brake System)
and ESP(Electronic Stability
Program) to work irregularly.

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Maintenance
13 50ASUNROOF 20A, SEAT WARMER REAR 15A, HEAD LAMP WASHER 20A, PDM 20A,
SMART KEY 10A
14 50A COOLING FAN LOW(1), COOLING FAN HI(2)
15 15A FRONT DEICER
16 40A IGNITION SWITCH(IG2, ST), START SOLENOID
17 30A IGNITION SWITCH(IG1, ACC)
18 15A HORN LH, RH
19 15A DBC RELAY(ICM), STOP SWITCH"L“, ECU DIESEL(K45), SMART ECU A(24:BRAKE SWITCH),
REAR COMINATION LAMP, HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT, ABS UNIT(14), ESP UNIT(34)
20 15A BATTERY SENSOR
21 60A MODULE 15A, DOOR LAMP 10A, ROOM LAMP 10A, SEAT WARMER FRONT 20A,
POWER SEAT 30A
22 40A BLOWER MOTOR
No. Symbol Fuse rating Protected component
B+4
IGN2
IGN1
STOP LP
B+
SENSO
R
B+2

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Maintenance
LIGHT BULBS
Use only the bulbs of the specifiedwattage.
✽✽ NOTICE
After driving in heavy rain or washing,
headlight and taillight lenses could
appear frosty. This condition is caused by
the temperature difference between the
lamp inside and outside. This is similar
to the condensation on your windows
inside your vehicle during the rain and
doesn’t indicate a problem with your
vehicle. If the water leaks into the lamp
bulb circuitry, have the vehicle checked
by an authorized KIA dealer.
Headlight, position light, turn sig-
nal light, front fog light bulbreplacement
(1) Headlight (High)
(2) Headlight (Low)
(3) Front turn signal light / Position light
(4) Front fog light (if equipped)
WARNING - Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light, firmly
apply the parking brake, ensure
that the ignition switch is turned tothe LOCK position and turn off the
lights to avoid sudden movement
of the vehicle and burning your fin-
gers or receiving an electric shock.
WARNING
Be sure to replace the burned-out
bulb with one of the same wattage
rating. Otherwise, it may cause
extensive wiring damage and pos-
sible fire.
CAUTION
If you don’t have necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorized KIA dealer. Inmany cases, it is difficult to replacevehicle light bulbs because other parts of the vehicle must be
removed before you can get to thebulb. This is especially true if youhave to remove the headlight
assembly to
get to the bulb(s).
Removing/installingthe headlight
assembly can result in damage to the vehicle.OXM079029

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7
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning andcaution statements that appear on thelabel.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughlyand frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are keptclear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used. After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
APPEARANCE CARE
WARNING -
Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
CAUTION
Water washing in the engine com- partment including high pressure
water washing may cause the fail-ure of electrical circuits located inthe engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electri-cal/electronic components insidethe vehicle as this may damage them.
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CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical detergents or hot water, and donot wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or when the body of thevehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressurewater, water may leak through thewindows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts, do not clean with chemicalsolvents or strong detergents.

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7
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as the
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system, even though they have been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Payspecial attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rusting.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-
ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
Use only mild soap or neutral deter- gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any acid detergent. It may damage and corrode the aluminum
wheels coated with a clear protectivefinish.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.

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Specifications & Consumer information
LubricantVolume Classification
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8
l
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)
Rear differential oil 0.7 l (0.74 US qt.) HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Transfer case oil Gasoline Engine 2.4L
0.6 (0.63 US qt.)
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(4WD) 3.5L
0.7 (0.74 US qt.)
Diesel Engine 0.6 (0.63 US qt.)(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Fuel 70 l (18.49 US gal.) Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1
*1
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
* 2
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
* 3
If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
* 4
Diesel Particulate Filter
MT : Manual transaxle
AT : Automatic transaxle

Index
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Air bag - supplemental restraint system ························3-41
Air cleaner ·····································································7-32
Appearance care·····························································7-72
Audio system ·······························································4-107
Automatic climate control system ·································4-86
Automatic transaxle ·······················································5-17
Battery············································································7-39
Before driving ··································································5-3
Brake fluid ·····································································7-28
Brake system··································································5-30
Bulb wattage ····································································8-2
Child restraint system ····················································3-31
Climate control air filter ················································7-34
Cruise control system ····················································5-41
Defroster ········································································4-76
Dimensions ······································································8-2
Door locks······································································4-14 Economical operation ····················································5-45
Emergency commodity ··················································6-31
Emergency starting ··························································6-4
Emission control system ················································7-78
Engine compartment ·················································2-4/7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-25
Engine number ·································································8-8
Engine oil ·······································································7-24
ENGINE START/STOP button ·······································5-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-21
Exterior feature ····························································4-105
Four wheel drive (4WD)················································5-23
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-26
Fuel filter········································································7-31
Fuel requirements ····························································1-3
Fuses ··············································································7-51
Hazard warning flasher ··················································4-62
Hood···············································································4-24
How to use this manual ···················································1-2
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If the engine overheats·····················································6-6
If the engine will not start ···············································6-3
If you have a flat tire
(with InstantMobilitySystem)······································6-16
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)·····························6-7
In case of an emergency while driving ····························6-2
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ···················1-7
Instrument cluster ··························································4-39
Instrument panel overview···············································2-3
Interior features······························································4-99
Interior light ···································································4-73
Interior overview······························································2-2
Key positions ···································································5-4
Keys ·················································································4-3
Light bulbs ·····································································7-63
Lighting··········································································4-63
Maintenance services ·······················································7-4 Manual climate control system······································4-77
Manual transaxle····························································5-14
Mirrors ···········································································4-35
Owner maintenance ·························································7-6
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-29
Parking brake ································································7-30
Power steering fluid ·······················································7-29
Rear parking assist system·············································4-59
Rearview camera····························································4-62
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-6
Road warning ···································································6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Seat belts ········································································3-18
Seats ·················································································3-2
Smart key ·········································································4-9
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