2015 KIA Sorento brake

Maintenance38
7PARKING BRAKE Checking the parking brakeTy p e ACheck whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 30 kg (66 lb,
294 N) of force. Also, the parking
brake alone should securely hold the
vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the
stroke is more or less than specified,
have the parking brake adjusted by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 8~9 notch
Type BCheck the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Stroke : 5~6 “clicks’’ at a force of
20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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Maintenance
Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.✽
✽ NOTICERotate radial tires that have an
asymmetric tread pattern only from
front to rear and not from right to
left.
Wheel alignment and tire bal-
ance The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
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Without a spare tire
Directional tires (if equipped)
WARNING
 Do not use the compact spare
tire (if equipped) for tire rota-
tion.
 Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics that could result in death,
severe injury, or property
damage.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights candamage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use onlyapproved wheel weights.
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Maintenance54
7Tire replacementIf the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
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Tread wear indicator
WARNING
- Replacing
tires
To reduce the chance of serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tire failure or
loss of vehicle control:
 Replace tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, and
traction.
 Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure
in your tires. This can lead to
uneven wear and tire failure.
 When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires
on the same vehicle. You must
replace all tires (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
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 Using tires and wheels otherthan the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-
ous accident.
 Wheels that do not meet Kia’s specifications may fit poorly
and result in damage to the
vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.
 The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. The
tire size affects wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) to work irregularly.
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Maintenance74
7APPEARANCE CAREExterior careExterior general caution It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenanceWashing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
CAUTION
 Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,and do not wash the vehicle indirect sunlight or when thebody of the vehicle is warm.
 Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especailly, with high-pressurewater. Water may leak throughthe windows and wet the inte-rior.
 To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, donot clean with chemical sol-vents or strong detergents.
WARNING -
Wet brakes
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 forward
speed.
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Maintenance
Aluminum or chrome wheel main-tenance The aluminum or chrome wheels are
coated with a clear protective finish.
 Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum or
chrome wheels. They may scratch
or damage the finish.
 Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
 Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
 Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
 Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum or chrome
wheels coated with a clear protec-
tive finish.
Corrosion protectionProtecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
 Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
 Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
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 forward
speed.
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Specifications & Consumer information
*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 econ-
omy 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 or ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL or ACEA A3. Lubricant Volume Classification
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8
l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Rear differential oil (AWD) 0.7
l(0.74 US qt.) HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Transfer case oil (AWD) 2.4 Engine
0.6
l(0.63 US qt.)
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
3.3 Engine 0.7
l(0.74 US qt.)
Fuel 66
l(17.4 US gal.)
Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1
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Index2IA/V Mode ......................................................................4-\
80
AC Inverter ..................................................................4-152
Active eco system ..........................................................5-54Active eco operation ................................................5-54
Air bag warning label ....................................................3-77
Air bag warning light ....................................................3-50
Air bags........................................................................\
..3-47 Operation ..................................................................3-48
Do not install a child restraint on the
Front passenger’s seat ..............................................3-50
Air bag warning light ................................................3-50
SRS components and functions ................................3-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-60
Side air bag................................................................3-66
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-67
SRS care ....................................................................3-74\
Air bag warning label................................................3-77
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-39\
Airconditioning system................................................4-121 Manual climate control system ..............................4-121
Airconditioning system................................................4-131 Automatic climate control system ..........................4-131 Alarm system ................................................................4-19
All wheel drive ..............................................................5-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-34
Appearance care ............................................................7-74
Exterior care ..............................................................7-74
Interior care ..............................................................7-79
Armrest (rear) ................................................................3-24
Ashtray ........................................................................\
4-154
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-131 Automatic heating and air conditioning..................4-133
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-134
Air conditioning ......................................................4-139
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-16 Sports mode ..............................................................5-18
Shift-lock override ....................................................5-20
Battery........................................................................\
....7-47
Battery saver function..................................................4-108
Blind spot detection system ..........................................5-49 Warning type ............................................................5-50
Detecting sensor ........................................................5-51
Warning Message ......................................................5-51
Non operating condition............................................5-53
Bottle holder ................................................................4-150
Brake system..................................................................5-30 Power brakes ............................................................5-30A
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Index
Parking brake ..........................................................5-32
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-34
Electronic stability control (ESC) ............................5-36
Vehicle stability management ..................................5-40
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ..................................5-41
Brakes/clutch fluid ........................................................7-36
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Camera (Rear view) ....................................................4-106
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-6
Care ........................................................................\
........7-50 Tire care ....................................................................7-50\
Exterior care ..............................................................7-74
Interior care ..............................................................7-79
Center console storage ................................................4-146
Central door lock switch................................................4-23
Checking the parking brake ..........................................7-38
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-51
Child restraint system ....................................................3-38 Seat belt ....................................................................3-40\
Tether anchor system ................................................3-43
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-24
Climate control air filter ................................................7-41
Clock ........................................................................\
....4-154
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-155
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-68 Compact spare tire ........................................................6-15
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-55
Coolant ........................................................................\
..7-33
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-33
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-81
Cruise control system ....................................................5-44
Cruise control switch ................................................5-45
To set cruise control speed........................................5-45
Cup holder ..................................................................4-149
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-67
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................................................4-69
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-68
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-55
Daytime running light..................................................4-109
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-142
Defogging logic ..........................................................4-144
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-120
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-142
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................................................4-69
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-68
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger’s seat ................................................3-50C
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