2015 KIA Sorento oil temperature

Features of your vehicle104
4The detecting range may decrease
when:
1. The sensor is stained with foreign
matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the sensor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m. (40 in) in height and narrower
than 14 cm. (6 in) in diameter.
Rear parking assist system
precautions The rear parking assist systemmay not sound consistently
depending on the speed and
shapes of the objects detected.
 The rear parking assist system may malfunction if the vehicle
bumper height or sensor installa-
tion has been modified or dam-
aged. Any non-factory installed
equipment or accessories may
also interfere with the sensor per-
formance.
 The sensor may not recognize objects less than 40 cm. (15 in)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
incorrect distance. Use caution.
 When the sensor is frozen or SOILED with snow, dirt, or water,
the sensor may be inoperative until
the MATERIAL IS removed using a
soft cloth.
 Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damage could
occur.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the
vehicle is driven close to
objects on the road, particularly
pedestrians, and especially
children. Be aware that some
objects may not be detected by
the sensors, due to the object’s
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effective-
ness of the sensor. Always per-
form a visual inspection to
make sure the vehicle is clear of
all obstructions before moving
the vehicle in any direction.
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Features of your vehicle128
4Air conditioningKia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with refrigerant*.
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-
ditioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air posi-
tion.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
✽ ✽NOTICE• When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine
overheating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air condi-
tioning system off if the temperature
gauge indicates engine overheating.
• When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning
may create water droplets inside
the vehicle. Since excessive water
droplets may cause damage to
electrical equipment, air condi-
tioning should only be used with
the windows closed.
Air conditioning system operation tips
 If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.
 To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system.
 During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine
speed as the air conditioning com-
pressor cycles. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.
 Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system per-
formance.
CAUTION
 The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trainedand certified technicians toinsure proper and safe opera-tion.
 The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilat-ed place.
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(Continued) The air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) shall never berepaired or replaced with oneremoved from a used or sal-vaged vehicle and new replace-ment MAC evaporators shall becertified (and labeled) as meet-ing SAE Standard J2842.
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Driving your vehicle64
5Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolantYour vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.Check battery and cablesWinter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessaryIn some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.Check spark plugs and igni-
tion systemInspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezingTo keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in systemTo keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint fin-
ish.
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Maintenance26
7SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)
in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
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 (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING CONDI- TION
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
I
EVERY 12,000 KM (7,500 MILES) OR 6 MONTHS
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
TRANSFER CASE OIL (AWD)
R
EVERY 120,000 KM (75,000 MILES)
C, D, E, G, H, I, J
REAR AXLE OIL (AWD)
R
EVERY 120,000 KM (75,000 MILES)
C, D, E, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER
UNIT)
R
MORE FREQUENTLY
C, E
PROPELLER SHAFT
I
EVERY 12,000 KM (7,500 MILES) OR 6 MONTHS
C, E
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Maintenance
Reset itemsItems should be reset after the bat-
tery has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
 Auto up/down window (See section 4)
 Sunroof (See section 4)
 Trip computer (See section 4)
 Climate control system (See section 4)
 Clock (See section 4)
 Audio (See section 4)
WARNING
 Before performing mainte- nance or recharging the bat-
tery, turn off all accessories
and stop the engine.
 The negative battery cable must be removed first and
installed last when the battery
is disconnected.
WARNING
- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precau-
tions:
 The battery must be removedfrom the vehicle and placed in
an area with good ventilation.
 Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the bat-
tery.
 Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gassing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 49°C (120°F).
 Wear eye protection when checking the battery during
charging.
 Disconnect the battery charg- er in the following order.
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1. Turn off the battery chargermain switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery ter-
minal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery ter-
minal.
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Specifications & Consumer information88Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather.Using oils of any viscosity other than
those recommended could result in
engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle
will be operated in before the next oil
change. Proceed to select the rec-
ommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drainplug, or dipstick before check-ing or draining any lubricant.This is especially important industy or sandy areas and whenthe vehicle is used on unpavedroads. Cleaning the plug anddipstick areas will prevent dirtand grit from entering theengine and other mechanismsthat could be damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil *
1°C
(°F)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if
the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
5W-30, 5W-40
5W-20 (5W-30)
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Index4IDoor locks......................................................................4-\
21Central door lock switch ..........................................4-23
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-24
Drinks holders, see cup holders ..................................4-149
Driver position memory system ......................................3-8 Storing positions..........................................................3-9
Recalling positions ......................................................3-9
Easy access function ................................................3-10
Driver's and passenger's front air bag............................3-60
Driving at night..............................................................5-60
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-61
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-60
Driving off-road ............................................................5-61
DRL see Daytime running light ..................................4-109
Economical operation ....................................................5-55
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ....................................4-56
Electric power steering ..................................................4-49
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-36
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ..............................................................6-5 Emission control system ................................................7-81
Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-81
Evaporative emission control System ......................7-81
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-82
Engine ........................................................................\
......8-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-6
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-33
Engine Coolant Temperature guage ..............................4-72
Engine number ..............................................................8-10
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
31
Engine overheats..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-8 Engine start/stop button position ................................5-8
Engine start/stop button position ....................................5-8
Engine will not start ........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-81
Exhaust emission control system ..................................7-82
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-27
Exterior care ..................................................................7-74
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3E
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