2012 KIA Sorento engine oil

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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Power steering fluid reservoir*
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
* if equipped
■ ■3.5L MPI❇ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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G030000AUNThe following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized KIA dealer at
the 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 G030101AHMWhen you stop for fuel: Check the engine oil level.
 Check the coolant level in the coolantreservoir.
 Check the windshield washer fluid level.
 Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
- Maintenance work
 Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous. You
can be seriously injured while
performing some maintenance
procedures. If you lack sufficient
knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by an
authorized KIA dealer.
 Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loose
clothing. These can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury. Therefore, if you
must run the engine while work-
ing under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (espe-
cially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose cloth-
ing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.
OWNER MAINTENANCE
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.
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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Engine oil and oil filter
Add fuel additive (1)
Fuel filter (2) I I I I
Fuel tank/cap/canister/fuel line/ II II
fuel hoses/connections/vapor hose
Fuel tank air filer (CCV filter)
(2) II II
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Replace every 12,000 km or 12 months
Add every 12,000 km or 12 months
(1) If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives ars available from your authorized KIA dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
(2) Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc,
replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule a\
nd consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission
services to protect your warranty. Where both kilometrage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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7NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.* if equipped
(4) The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
(5) When adding coolant, use only deionizes water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory.
An inproper coolant mixture can result in serious maifunction or engine damage. Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Drive belts
(4)
Engine coolant (5)
Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I I IIIIIII III
Manual transaxle oil
Automatic transaxle oil
Brake/clutch* fluid I I I I
Brake lines/lines & connections IIIIIIII
(including booster)
Clutch* & brake pedal free play I I I I I I IIIIIII III
At first, inspect the drive belt at 96,000 km or 72 months;
after that, inspect it 24,000 km or 24 months
At first, replace at 100,000 km or 60 months;
after that, replace every 48,000 km or 24 months
Inspect every 60,000 km or 48 monthsNo check, No service required
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONSThe following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart
below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
R
R
R
R
R
I
I
I EVERY 6,000 km OR 6 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 96,000 km
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
C, E
B, H
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
SPARK PLUGS
MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS
PARKING BRAKE
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
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7SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving shorts distanse of less than 8 km (5 miles) in
normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing tem-
perature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (100 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
I
I
R
R
R I MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHS
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, E, F, G
C, E
C, E, G, H, I, J
C, E, G, H, I, J
C, E
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BSALL JOINT
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
TRANSFER CASE OIL (4WD) (1)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (1)
PROPELLAR SHAFT
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
(1) Transfer case Oil and Rear Axle Oil should be changed anytime they have abeen submerged in water.
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMSG050100AHMEngine oil and filterThe engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are
required.G050200AUNDrive beltsInspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu-
ration and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted as neces-
sary.
G050300AUNFuel filter (cartridge)A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven, damage
the emission system and cause multiple
issues such as hard starting. If an exces-
sive amount of foreign matter accumu-
lates in the fuel tank, the filter may
require replacement more frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the engine
for several minutes, and check for leaks
at the connections. Fuel filters should be
installed by an authorized KIA dealer.G050400AUN-EUFuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nectionsCheck the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections for leakage and damage. Have
an authorized KIA dealer replace any
damaged or leaking parts immediately.G050500AUNTiming belt (if equipped)Inspect all parts related to the timing belt
for damage and deformation. Replace
any damaged parts immediately.
G050600AUNVapor hose and fuel filler capThe vapor hose and fuel filler cap should
be inspected at those intervals specified
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is
correctly replaced.G050700AUNVacuum crankcase ventilation
hosesInspect the surface of hoses for evidence
of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard
and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,
abrasions, and excessive swelling indi-
cate deterioration. Particular attention
should be paid to examine those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources,
such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or moving
component which might cause heat dam-
age or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and cou-
plings, to make sure they are secure, and
that no leaks are present. Hoses should
be replaced immediately if there is any
evidence of deterioration or damage.
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G051700AUNParking brakeInspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake lever (or pedal) and
cables.G051900AUNBrake discs, pads, calipers and
rotorsCheck the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.G052000AUNExhaust pipe and mufflerVisually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.G052100AUNSuspension mounting boltsCheck the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
G052200AUNSteering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball jointWith the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.G052300AENPower steering pump, belt and
hoses (if equipped)Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Replace
any damaged or leaking parts immedi-
ately. Inspect the power steering belt (or
drive belt) for evidence of cuts, cracks,
excessive wear, oiliness and proper ten-
sion. Replace or adjust it if necessary.
G052400AUNDrive shafts and bootsCheck the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.G052500AUNAir conditioning refrigerant Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.
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