2011 KIA Sorento fuel

Maintenance60
7EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMG270000AHM-EUThe emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor-
mation contained in the Warranty &
Maintenance booklet in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis-
sion control system to meet all applicable
emission regulations.
There are three emission control sys-
tems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is rec-
ommended that you have your vehicle
inspected and maintained by an author-
ized KIA dealer in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual. Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system)
 To prevent the vehicle from misfir-
ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system off by pressing the
ESC switch.
 After dynamometer testing is com- pleted, turn the ESC system back on
by pressing the ESC switch again.
G270100AUN1. Crankcase emission control systemThe positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system supplies
fresh filtered air to the crankcase through
the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,
which then pass through the PCV valve
into the induction system.G270200AUN2. Evaporative emission control(including ORVR: Onboard
Refueling Vapor Recovery)
systemThe Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
(The ORVR system is designed to allow
the vapors from the fuel tank to be
loaded into a canister while refueling at
the gas station, preventing the escape of
fuel vapors into the atmosphere.)
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G270201AUNCanisterFuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.G270202AHMPurge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)The purge control solenoid valve is con-
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es so that evaporated fuel is not taken
into the engine. After the engine warms
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the
engine.
G270300AUN3. Exhaust emission control systemThe Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.G270301AUNVehicle modifications This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modification
may not be covered under warranty.
G270302AUN-ECEngine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)  Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
WARNING
- Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerous
and could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions on this
page to avoid CO poisoning.
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7 Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
 When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
 Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi- cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
 When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.
G270303AAMOperating precautions for catalyticconverters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
 Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso- line engines.
 Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance.  Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.
 Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
 Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized KIA
dealer.
 Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING
- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park, idle or drive the
vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as grass, vegetation,
paper, leaves, etc.
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Specifications & Consumer information48RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIESThese lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.LubricantVolume Classification
2.4 Engine 4.6 l (4.86 US qt.) API Service SM*
3,
3.5 Engine 5.2 l (5.49 US qt.) ILSAC GF-4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid 2.4 Engine 1.8 l(1.90 US qt.) API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
2.4 Engine 7.1 l (7.50 US qt.) MICHANG ATF SP-IV
Automatic transaxle fluid SK ATF SP-IV
3.5 Engine 7.8 l (8.24 US qt.) NOCA ATF SP-IV
KIA genuine ATF SP-IV
Power steering 1.0 l (1.06 US qt.) PSF-3
2.4 Engine MT 6.5
l (6.87 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
Coolant AT 6.6 l (6.97 US qt.)
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
3.5 Engine AT 8.6 l (9.09 US qt.)
Engine oil
*1 *2
(drain and refill)To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
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LubricantVolume Classification
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8 l (0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Rear differential oil (4WD) 0.7 l(0.74 US qt.) HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Transfer case oil 2.4 Engine0.6 l(0.63 US qt.) HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(4WD) 3.5 Engine0.7 l(0.74 US qt.) (SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Fuel 68 l (17.96 US gal.) Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine 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.
*3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
MT : Manual transaxle
AT : Automatic transaxle
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Specifications & Consumer information68I040000AAM-EURecommended 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, ordipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engineand other mechanisms that couldbe 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
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (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.
10W-30
5W-20 (5W-30)
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Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-4Jump starting ··················\
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·········6-4
Push starting ··················\
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··········6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release ··················\
···············4-20
Emergency towing ··················\
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···6-17
Emergency while driving··················\
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·············6-2
Emission control system ··················\
··················\
············7-60 Crankcase emission control system ··················\
········7-60
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR) System ··················\
··················\
··················\
··············7-60
Exhaust emission control system ··················\
············7-61
Engine compartment ··················\
··················\
············2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········7-15
Engine number ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········8-8
Engine oil ··················\
··················\
··················\
·················7-14\
Engine overheats··················\
··················\
··················\
········6-6
Engine start/stop button ··················\
··················\
···············5-7
Engine temperature gauge ··················\
··················\
·········4-46
Engine will not start··················\
··················\
··················\
···6-3
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR) System ··················\
··················\
··················\
·················7-60\
Exhaust emission control system··················\
·················7-61\
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-11
Exterior care··················\
··················\
··················\
·············7-54
Exterior features··················\
··················\
··················\
·····4-101 Roof rack ··················\
··················\
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···········4-101 Flat tire ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·····6-7
Changing tires ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······6-9
Compact spare tire ··················\
··················\
················6-14
Jack and tools ··················\
··················\
··················\
········6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ··················\
·········6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
··················\
··················\
·4-99
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid ··················\
··················\
··················\
7-18
Power steering fluid ··················\
··················\
··············7-19
Washer fluid ··················\
··················\
··················\
········7-20
Folding the rear seat ··················\
··················\
··················\
3-11
Four wheel drive (4WD) ··················\
··················\
···········5-21
Front seat adjustment - manual ··················\
··················\
···3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ··················\
··················\
·····3-5
Fuel filler lid ··················\
··················\
··················\
············4-27
Fuel gauge··················\
··················\
··················\
················4-47
Fuel requirements ··················\
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······1-3
Fuses ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
······7-45 Fuse/relay panel description··················\
··················\
··7-49
Memory fuse ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······7-47
Multi fuse ··················\
··················\
··················\
············7-48
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Index
GaugeEngine temperature gauge··················\
··················\
·····4-46
Fuel gauge ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-47
Glassroof, see panoramic sunroof ··················\
···············4-30
Glove box··················\
··················\
··················\
·················4-94\
Hazard warning flasher··················\
··················\
··············4-62
Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
··················\
····5-45
Headlight escort function··················\
··················\
···········4-63
Headrest ··················\
··················\
··················\
············3-7, 3-16
Highway driving ··················\
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······5-49
Hitches ··················\
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··················\
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···5-54
HomeLink, Electrochromic mirror ··················\
··············4-37
Hood··················\
··················\
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·······4-25
Horn ··················\
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·······4-35
How to use this manual ··················\
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···············1-2
Ignition key interlock system ··················\
··················\
····5-19
Immobilizer system ··················\
··················\
··················\
···4-3
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ··················\
·1-6
Indicators and warnings ··················\
··················\
·············4-51
Inside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
···············4-36 Instrument cluster ··················\
··················\
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····4-44
Engine temperature gauge··················\
··················\
·····4-46
Fuel gauge ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-47
Instrument panel illumination ··················\
·················4-45\
Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip computer··················\
········4-47
Speedometer ··················\
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········4-45
Tachometer ··················\
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··········4-45
Warning and indicators ··················\
··················\
·········4-51
Instrument panel illumination··················\
··················\
····4-45
Instrument panel overview ··················\
··················\
··········2-3
Interior care··················\
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··············7-59
Interior features··················\
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········4-96 Clock ··················\
··················\
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·4-98
Cup holder ··················\
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···········4-96
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
··················\
···············4-99
Luggage net holder··················\
··················\
················4-99
Power outlet ··················\
··················\
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········4-97
Sunvisor··················\
··················\
··················\
···············4-97
Interior lights ··················\
··················\
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···········4-71
Interior overview ··················\
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·······2-2
Interlock system ··················\
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·······5-19
Jack and tools··················\
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·············6-7
Jump starting··················\
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··············6-4GHI
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