2011 KIA Sorento oil capacities

Maintenance18
7BRAKE/CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUIDG080100AAMChecking the brake/clutch* fluid
level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake/clutch* fluid, clean the area
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
prevent brake/clutch* fluid contamina-
tion.
* if equipped If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings
and/or clutch disc (if equipped). If the
fluid level is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch* system checked by an
authorized KIA dealer.
Use only the specified brake/clutch* fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
WARNING -
Brake/clutch*
fluid
When changing and adding
brake/clutch* fluid, handle it care-
fully. Do not let it come in contact
with your eyes. If brake/clutch* fluid
should come in contact with your
eyes, immediately flush them with a
large quantity of fresh tap water.
Have your eyes examined by a doc-
tor as soon as possible.
WARNING -
Loss of
brake/clutch* fluid
In the event the brake/clutch* sys-
tem requires frequent additions of
fluid, the vehicle should be inspect-
ed by an authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch* fluid to
contact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result.
Brake/clutch* fluid, which has beenexposed to open air for an extendedtime should never be used as its quality cannot be guaranteed. Itshould be disposed of properly. Don't put in the wrong kind of fluid.A few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in yourbrake/clutch* system can damagebrake/clutch* system parts.
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Maintenance
POWER STEERING FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)G090100AHMChecking the power steering fluid
level With the vehicle on level ground, check
the fluid level in the power steering reser-
voir periodically. The fluid should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir at the normal tem-
perature.
Before adding power steering fluid, thor-
oughly clean the area around the reser-
voir cap to prevent power steering fluid
contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level.
✽ ✽NOTICECheck that the fluid level is in the
"HOT" range on the reservoir. If the
fluid is cold, check that it is in the
"COLD" range.In the event the power steering system
requires frequent addition of fluid, the
vehicle should be inspected by an
authorized KIA dealer.
Use only the specified power steering
fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricantsand capacities" in section 8.)G090200AENChecking the power steering
hoseCheck the connections for oil leaks, dam-
age and twists in the power steering
hose before driving.
CAUTION
 To avoid damage to the power steering pump, do not operate thevehicle for prolonged periodswith a low power steering fluid level.
 Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
 When adding fluid, be careful that dirt does not get into the tank.
 Too little fluid can result in increased steering effort and/ornoise from the power steering system.
 The use of the non-specified fluid could reduce the effectiveness ofthe power steering system andcause damage to it.
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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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Index
Occupant detection system ··················\
··················\
········3-45
Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip computer ··················\
············4-47
Oil (Engine) ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············7-14
Outside rearview mirror··················\
··················\
·············4-42
Overheats ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·6-6
Owner maintenance ··················\
··················\
··················\
···7-5
Panoramic sunroof ··················\
··················\
··················\
···4-30
Parking brake··················\
··················\
··················\
··5-28, 7-20
Passenger's front air bag ··················\
··················\
············3-51
Power brakes··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-27
Power outlet ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············4-97
Power steering ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········4-34
Power steering fluid ··················\
··················\
··················\
·7-19
Power window lock button ··················\
··················\
········4-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt··················\
··················\
················3-24
Push starting··················\
··················\
··················\
···············6-5
Rear parking assist system··················\
··················\
·········4-59
Rear seat adjustment ··················\
··················\
··················\
3-11
Rearview camera ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····4-62
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················\
7-32Recommended lubricants and capacities ··················\
·······8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number··················\
······8-6
Remote keyless entry ··················\
··················\
··················\
·4-6
Road warning ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············6-2
Rocking the vehicle ··················\
··················\
··················\
·5-46
Roof rack ··················\
··················\
··················\
···············4-101
Safety chains ··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-54
Seat belts ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
3-18 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··················\
··················\
···········3-24
Seat belt - Driver's··················\
··················\
·················3-20\
Seat belt warning··················\
··················\
··················\
·3-19
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat ·················3-22\
Seat heater··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
3-9
Seatback pocket ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······3-10
Seating capacity ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······5-62
Seats ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·········3-2 Armrest ··················\
··················\
··················\
················3-18
Folding the rear seat ··················\
··················\
··············3-11
Front seat adjustment - manual ··················\
·················3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ··················\
··················\
·3-5
Headrest ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······3-7, 3-16
Lumbar support ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····3-7
Rear seat adjustment ··················\
··················\
·············3-11
Seat heater ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············3-9
Seatback pocket··················\
··················\
··················\
···3-10OP
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