2010 KIA SORENTO Owners Manual

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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drain holes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate the automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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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

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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

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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
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - GASOLINE ENGINE
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Except China & Middle EastEvery 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F,
Engine oil and
For China R Every 5,000 km or 6 months G, H, I, K
engine oil filter
For Middle East
Every 5,000 km or 6 months
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Spark plugs R B, H
Rear differential oil (4WD) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, I, K, H
Transfer case oil (4WD) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, I, K, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Propeller shaft (if equipped)I Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months C, E
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition

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Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving in mountainous areas
H : Towing a trailerI:
Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 140 km/h (87 mile/h)
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L : Frequently driving in stop and go condition
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots I C, D, E, F, H
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R C, E
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid For Europe R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F,
(if equipped) Except Europe R Every 100,000 km (62,000 miles) G, H, I, K
MAINTENANCE ITEM Maintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition