2010 KIA SORENTO maintenance schedule

Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized KIA dealer atthe frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties 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 steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-aheadposition.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling 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 oper- ation 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 condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-mal).
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns
or other serious injury.

Maintenance
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow the Nor mal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If
any of the following conditions apply, fol-
low the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or sandy areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid
climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(90°F).
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should inspect,replace or refill more frequently than thefollowing Normal Maintenance Schedule.
After the periods or distance shown inthe chart, continue to follow the pre-scribed maintenance intervals.

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: Driving in summer season temperature over 40 °C (104 °F - SAUDI, UAE, OMAN, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN,
YEMEN ETC) or driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h) must conform the severe driving condition.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts * 1
For Europe
Except Europe I I I I
Except China &
Middle EastRRR RRRRR
Engine oil and engine
For China
oil filter * 2
For Middle East
For China, India, RRR RRRRR
Air cleaner filter Middle EastExcept China, India,
IIRIIRII
Middle East
Spark plugs Gasoline 2.4L R R R R3.5L
Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) *
4
Replace every 10,000 km or 12 months *
3
Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months
At first, inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Valve clearance * 5
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
II
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)
For Europe I I
Except EuropeIRIR
Vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body) (if equipped)III IIIII
Fuel filter *7For Europe I
I
Except EuropeIRIR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsII
Cooling system
Inspect every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months * 6
Inspect “Coolant level and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized KIA dealer should perform
the operation.
* 6
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 7
: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule
depends on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting
problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized KIA dealer for
details.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *8
: When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at
the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
* 9
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Engine coolant * 8
For Europe Except Europe
Battery condition
I I I I I I I I
All electrical systems I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake pedal, Clutch pedal (if equipped) I I I I
Parking brake I I I I
Brake/Clutch fluidFor Europe I R I R I R I R
Except Europe I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Power steering fluid and hoses I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
At first, replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months:
after that, replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months * 9
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
At first, replace at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months:
after that, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months * 9

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. * 10
: Manual transaxle fluid, transfer case oil and differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Driveshaft and boots I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I IClimate control air filter
For EuropeRRRR
(if equipped)
Except EuropeRRR RRRRR
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 10
II
Automatic transaxle fluid(if equipped)
Transfer case oil (4WD) *10
II
Rear differential oil (4WD) * 10
II
Propeller shaft
(if equipped)IIII
Exhaust system I I I I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
No check, No service required

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
Km×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Drive belts * 1
Engine oil and For Europe R R R R R R R R engine oil filter * 2
Except Europe
Tensioner, idler and damper pulley Air cleaner filter For China, India,
Middle East
Except China, India, Middle East I R I R I R I R
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Inspect when replacing the drive belt
At first, inspect 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Miles×1,000
12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
Km×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Fuel filler cap I I
Fuel filter cartridge For Europe *
3
IIRIIRIIExcept Europe*4IIRIIRII
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 3
: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">.
If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently.
If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., repl ace
the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.
* 4
: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">.
If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. KIA recommends "every 7,500km
inspection, every 15,000km replacement".
If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., repl ace
the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM