2013 KIA Sorento washer fluid

Index4I
Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-4Jump starting ··················\
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Push starting ··················\
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Emergency tailgate safety release ··················\
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Emergency towing ··················\
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···6-17
Emergency while driving··················\
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Emission control system ··················\
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············7-64 Crankcase emission control system ··················\
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Evaporative emission control (including ORVR) System ··················\
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··············7-64
Exhaust emission control system ··················\
············7-65
Engine compartment ··················\
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············2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ··················\
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·········7-19
Engine number ··················\
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···········8-8
Engine oil ··················\
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·················7-18\
Engine overheats··················\
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········6-6
Engine start/stop button ··················\
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Engine temperature gauge ··················\
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·········4-50
Engine will not start··················\
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···6-3
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR) System ··················\
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·················7-64\
Exhaust emission control system··················\
·················7-65\
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-15
Exterior care··················\
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·············7-58
Exterior features··················\
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·····4-105 Roof rack ··················\
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···········4-105 Flat tire ··················\
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·····6-7
Changing tires ··················\
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·······6-9
Compact spare tire ··················\
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················6-14
Jack and tools ··················\
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········6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ··················\
·········6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
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·················4-10\
3
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid ··················\
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7-22
Power steering fluid ··················\
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··············7-23
Washer fluid ··················\
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········7-24
Folding the rear seat ··················\
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3-13
Four wheel drive (4WD) ··················\
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···········5-21
Front seat adjustment - manual ··················\
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···3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ··················\
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·····3-5
Fuel filler lid ··················\
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············4-27
Fuel gauge··················\
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················4-51
Fuel requirements ··················\
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······1-3
Fuses ··················\
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······7-49 Fuse/relay panel description··················\
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··7-53
Memory fuse ··················\
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·······7-51
Multi fuse ··················\
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············7-52
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Index
Summer tires ··················\
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·······7-48
Tire care ··················\
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··············7-36
Tire maintenance ··················\
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·7-41
Tire replacement··················\
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··7-40
Tire rotation··················\
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·········7-38
Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
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············7-42
Tire terminology and definitions ··················\
············7-46
Tire traction ··················\
··················\
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·········7-41
Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
···········7-39
Wheel replacement ··················\
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················7-41
Towing ··················\
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···6-16 Emergency towing ··················\
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················6-17
Towing capacity··················\
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·······5-63
Trailer towing ··················\
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··········5-53 Hitches··················\
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·················5-54\
Safety chains ··················\
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·······5-54
Trailer brakes ··················\
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······5-54
Weight of the trailer ··················\
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··············5-60
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ··················\
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··············5-15
Manual transaxle ··················\
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·5-12
Trip computer ··················\
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··········4-51
Tripmeter ··················\
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·················4-51\
Vehicle break-in process ··················\
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·············1-5
Vehicle certification label··················\
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············8-7 Vehicle handling instructions ··················\
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······1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ··················\
············8-7
Vehicle load limit ··················\
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····5-62
Cargo capacity··················\
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·····5-63
Certification label ··················\
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5-65
Seating capacity ··················\
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··5-62
Tire and loading information label ··················\
·········5-62
Towing capacity ··················\
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··5-63
Vehicle capacity weight ··················\
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········5-62
Vehicle weight glossary··················\
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·············5-67 Base curb weight ··················\
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·5-67
Cargo weight ··················\
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·······5-67
GAW (Gross axle weight) ··················\
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····5-67
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··················\
·········5-67
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)··················\
··················\
5-67
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ··················\
····5-67
Vehicle curb weight ··················\
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··············5-67
Warnings and indicators ··················\
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············4-55
Washer fluid··················\
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·············7-24
Weight glossary ··················\
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·······5-67 Base curb weight ··················\
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·5-67
Cargo weight ··················\
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·······5-67
GAW (Gross axle weight) ··················\
··················\
····5-67
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··················\
·········5-67
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)··················\
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5-67V
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Introduction61INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat Belt Warning LightTurn Signal IndicatorABS Warning Light*
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning LightMalfunction Indicator*Immobilizer Indicator* Low Fuel Level Warning Light* if equipped
Tailgate Open Warning Light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.Charging System Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
A050000AX-EC
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning LightAir Bag Warning Light*Shift Pattern Indicator
ESC Indicator*ESC OFF Indicator*
Cruise Indicator*
4WD system warning light*
4WD LOCK indicator*
DBC indicator*Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light*
Key out warning light*
KEY
OUTECO
ECOMINDER
TM indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
High Beam Indicator
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Your vehicle at a glance42ENGINE COMPARTMENTB030000AUN-C1
OXM079001N
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine Coolant Reservoir ................7-19
2. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir....7-24
3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir*
......7-23
4. Radiator Cap ....................................7-21
5. Engine Oil Filler Cap ........................7-18
6. Engine Oil Dipstick ...........................7-18
7. Brake/Clutch* Fluid Reservoir ..........7-22
8. Air Cleaner .......................................7-25
9. Fuse Box ..........................................7-49
10. Negative Battery Terminal ..............7-33
11. Positive Battery Terminal ................7-33
* if equipped
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Features of your vehicle60
4Low washer fluid level
warning light (if equipped)This warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is nearly empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)Without smart key system
This indicator illuminates when the
immobilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
indicator goes out after the engine is run-
ning.
If this indicator blinks when the ignition
switch is in the ON position before start-
ing the engine, have the system checked
by an authorized KIA dealer.
D150320AHM-EU-U1Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) (check engine light) (if equipped)This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This light will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized KIA dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized KIA dealer promptly.
CAUTION
If the Emission Control System Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-nates, potential catalytic converterdamage is possible. This couldresult in loss of engine power. Have the Engine Control System inspect-ed as soon as possible by an authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the EmissionControl System Malfunction Indicator Light illuminated maycause damage to the emission con-trol systems which could effect dri- vability and/or fuel economy.
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Features of your vehicle
D200100AAMFront windshield wipers Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever upward and release it with
the lever in the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is pushed upward and
held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this
mode in light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speed
control knob (1).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽ NOTICEIf there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
D200200ASAFront windshield washersIn the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
OYF049102
OYF049101
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4
D200300AAMRear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)Press the switch to operate the rear
wiper.
Press the switch again to turn off the rear
wiper operation.
ON - Normal wiper operation
OFF - Wiper is not in operation Press the button to spray rear washer
fluid and to run the rear wipers.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you press the button.
OXM049239N
OXM049238N
CAUTION
 To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
 To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
 To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windshield and obscure your
vision.
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Driving your vehicle
E020100AUNBefore entering vehicle• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
 Check the condition of the tires.
 Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
 Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
E020200AXMNecessary inspectionsFluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis, at
the exact interval depending on the fluid.
Further details are provided in section 7,
“Maintenance”.
E020300AHMBefore starting  Close and lock all doors.
 Position the seat so that all controls areeasily reached.
 Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
 Be sure that all lights work.
 Check all gauges.
 Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
 Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.
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