2010 KIA SORENTO Owners Manual

Specifications & Consumer information
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Recommended SAE viscosity
number Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or drain- ing any lubricant. This is especiallyimportant in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirtand grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that could
be damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil * 1°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Diesel
Engine Oil
5W-30
15W-40
10W-30
0W-30/40
* 1
: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
5W-20* 2
(API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country,
select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
* 2
: In Middle East, do not use the engine oil of viscosity grade SAE 5W-20.
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20 * 2
, 5W-30

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Specifications & Consumer information
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your vehi-
cle and in all legal matters pertaining to
its ownership, etc.The VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on theplate can easily be seen through the
windshield from outside.The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver’s (or front passenger’s) side
center pillar gives the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN).
OXM089002
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)OHM088008NOXM089001
Frame numberVIN label (if equipped)
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL

Specifications & Consumer information
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The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best perform-
ance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side
center pillar gives the tire pressures rec-
ommended for your vehicle.
OXM079101L
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL
ENGINE NUMBEROXM089003OXM089005
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.
■
Gasoline engine (2.4L)
■Gasoline engine (3.5L)
■Diesel engine
OXM089006L

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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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Special driving conditions ·············································5-47
Steering wheel ·······························································4-33
Storage compartment ·····················································4-97
Tailgate···········································································4-18
Theft-alarm system ························································4-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ····················6-21
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-8
Tires and wheels ······················································7-41/8-3
Towing ···········································································6-26
Trailer towing·································································5-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-6
Vehicle certification label ················································8-7
Vehicle handling instructions···········································1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-7
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-63
Washer fluid ···································································7-30
Windows ········································································4-20
Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-94
Winter driving ································································5-51 Wiper blades ··································································7-36
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-69
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