2013 KIA Sorento wheel

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Maintenance
Tire speed ratings The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire's designed maximum safe oper-
ating speed.
G201003AHM3. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number) Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1610 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2010.
WARNING - Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, we recommend that tires
be replaced after approximately
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of control and an acci-
dent involving serious injury or
death.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
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Traction - AA, A, B & C The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
Temperature -A, B & C The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING - Tire temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
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7All season tires
KIA specifies all season tires on
some models to provide good per-
formance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
KIA specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior perform-
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-
formance is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions. KIA recom-
mends the use of snow tires or all
season tires on all four wheels. Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi
) more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard tires
on the tire label on the driver's side of
the center pillar, or up to the maxi-
mum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) when your vehicle is equipped
with snow tires.
Radial-ply tiresRadial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four.
Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.
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Maintenance
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
B/A HORN 10A Burglar Alarm Horn Relay
A/CON REAR 20A ICM Relay Box (Rear A/C Relay)
P/WDW LH 25ADriver Power Window Relay, Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH, Driver Safety
Power Window Module
P/WDW RH 25APassenger Power Window Relay, Power Window Main Switch
Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
MODULE 15A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, RF Receiver, IPM (BCM B+), Rear Monitor
ROOM LP 10AInstrument Cluster (IND.), Digital Clock, Front A/C Control Module Data Link Connector, Door Warning
Switch, Personal Room Lamp Room Lamp Auto Cut Relay, Overhead Console (MAP Lamp) Room
Lamp, Cargo Lamp, Driver/Passenger Vanity Lamp Electro Chromic Mirror
DOOR LP 10A Driver/Passenger Door Scuff Lamp, DVD Player Can
DR LOCK 20ADoor Lock/Unlock Relay, ICM Relay Box (Two Turn Unlock Relay)
Driver/Passenger Door Lock Actuator, Rear Door Lock Actuator LH/RH
PDM 20A PDM
SUNROOF 20A Sunroof Motor
SMART KEY 10A PDM, Smart Key Control Module, Start Stop Button Switch, FOB Holder, Key Solenoid
S/HTR FRT 20A ICM Relay Box (Front Seat Warmer Relay)
P/SEAT DRV 30A Driver Power Seat Switch, Driver Lumbar Support Switch
P/SEAT PASS 20A Passenger Power Seat Switch
HTD STRG 15A Steering wheel heater
4WD 10A 4WD ECM, Sport Mode Switch
HAZARD 15A IPM (Flasher Unit)
F/LID 15A Tail Gate Relay, Tail Gate Actuator, Fuel Filler Door Switch
MODULE4 10A TPMS, O/S Mirror Switch, Power Window Switch
HTD MIRR 10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Front A/C Control Module
POWER CONNECTOR FUSE - MODULE, ROOM LP, DOOR LP
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7G230105ASAUnderbody maintenanceCorrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as the
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system, even though they have been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not be allowed to clog with
dirt; trapped water in these areas can
cause rusting.
G230106AAMAluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
 Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-
ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
 Use only mild soap or neutral deter- gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
 Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
 Do not use any cleaners containing acid or acid detergents. It may damage
and corrode the aluminum wheels
coated with a clear protective finish.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
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Interior careG230201BHMInterior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions, such as per-
fumes or cosmetic oils, from coming into
contact with the dashboard because they
may cause damage or discoloration. If
they do come in contact with the dash-
board, wipe off immediately. If necessary,
use a vinyl cleaner, see product instruc-
tions for correct usage.
G230202AUNCleaning the upholstery and interiortrim Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabric
can be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
G230203AUNCleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.G230204AHMCleaning the interior window glass If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with a glass cleaner. Follow
the directions on the glass cleaner con-
tainer.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electrical/elec-tronic components inside the vehi-cle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommendedcleaners and procedures may affectthe fabric’s appearance and fire- resistant properties.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcohol content solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions oracid/alkaline detergents, the color of the leather may fade or the sur-face may get stripped off.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may resultin damage of the rear window defroster grid.
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Dimensions / 8-2
Bulb wattage / 8-2
Tires and wheels / 8-3
Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-7
Vehicle certification label / 8-7
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-8
Engine number / 8-8
Specifications & Consumer information
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Specifications & Consumer information28DIMENSIONSBULB WATTAGEI010000AXM-EU
I030000AXM-EU
Light BulbWattage
Headlights (Low) 55
Headlights (High) 55
Front turn signal lights / Position lights 28/8
Side turn signal* LED
Front fog lights* 27
Stop and tail lights 28/8
Tail lights 8 *
1
Rear turn signal lights 27
Back-up lights 16
High mounted stop light LED
License plate lights 5
Map lamps* 6
Room lamps 8 or 10
Luggage lamp* 10
Vanity mirror lamps* 5
Door mood lamps* LED* If equipped
*1Can use 28/8
Itemmm (in)
Overall length 4670 (183.9)
Overall width 1885 (74.2)
2.4 MPI 1710 (67.3)/1745 (68.7)*
1/
Overall height 1755 (69.1)*
2
2.4 GDI/ 1700 (66.9)/1735 (68.3)*
1/
3.5 MPI 1745 (68.7)*
2
Front tread 1618 (63.7)
Rear tread 1621 (63.8)
Wheelbase 2700 (106.3)*1with roof rack
*2with sunroof and roof rack
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