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Maintenance
All 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 vehicle 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 tires
Radial-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.

Maintenance
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Use professional service techni-
cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for cor-
rosion.
Immediately seek an inspection of your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scal-
ing or if you become aware of a
change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongey brakes,
fluids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch 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 wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting 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.
coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.

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Maintenance
Taking care of leather seats
Vacuum the seat periodically toremove dust and sand on the seat.
It will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.
Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
Sufficient use of a leather protec- tive may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the color.
Be sure to read the instructions
and consult a specialist when
using leather coating or protective
agents.
Leather with bright colors(beige, cream beige) is easily contaminat-
ed and clear in appearance. Clean
the seats frequently.
Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack.
Cleaning the leather seats
Remove all contaminates instantly.Refer to instructions below for
removal of each contaminant.
Cosmetic products(sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
- Apply cleansing cream on a clothand wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe off the cream with a wet
cloth and remove water with a dry
cloth.
Beverages(coffee, soft drink, etc.) - Apply a small amount of neutraldetergent and wipe until contami-
nations do not smear.
Oil - Remove oil instantly withabsorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover for natural leather
only.
Chewing gum - Harden the gum with ice andremove gradually.CAUTION - Leather
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.

Specifications & Consumer information
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-2
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Gross vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Luggage volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . 8-7
• Recommended sae viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
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DIMENSIONS Specifications & Consumer information
ENGINE
ITEM5 Seats7 Seats
Overall length [mm (in.)]4,800 (189.0)←
Overall width [mm (in.)]1,890 (74.4)←
Overall height[mm (in.)]Without Roof rac KIA SORENTO 2019 Owners Manual 28
DIMENSIONS Specifications & Consumer information
ENGINE
ITEM5 Seats7 Seats
Overall length [mm (in.)]4,800 (189.0)←
Overall width [mm (in.)]1,890 (74.4)←
Overall height[mm (in.)]Without Roof rac](/manual-img/2/40476/w960_40476-547.png)
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DIMENSIONS Specifications & Consumer information
ENGINE
ITEM5 Seats7 Seats
Overall length [mm (in.)]4,800 (189.0)←
Overall width [mm (in.)]1,890 (74.4)←
Overall height[mm (in.)]Without Roof rack1,685 (66.3)←
With Roof rack1,690 (66.5)←
Tread [mm (in.)]
Front
235/65 R171,633 (64.3)←
235/60 R181,628 (64.1)←
235/55 R191,628 (64.1)←
Rear
235/65 R171,644 (64.7)←
235/60 R181,639 (64.5)←
235/55 R191,639 (64.5)←
Wheelbase [mm (in.)]2,780 (109.4)←
ITEMGasoline
Theta II 2.4Gasoline
Lambda II 3.3
Displacement [cc (cu. in)]2,359 (143.95)3,342 (203.94)
Bore x Stroke [mm (in.)]88x97 (3.46x3.81)92x83.8 (3.62x3.29)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6
No. of cylinders 4. In-line V - type

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Specifications & Consumer information
TIRES AND WHEELS
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle. Using tires of a different size candamage the related parts or make them work irregularly.
*1: Load Index
*2: Speed Symbol
*3: Normal load : Up to 3 persons
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• It is permissible to add 21 kPa (3 psi) to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expect-
ed soon.
Tires typically loose 1psi for every -11°C (12°F) temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are expect-
ed, re-check your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated.
• We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles. If not, that aff\
ects driving performance.
• When driving in high altitude grades, it is natural for the atmospheric pressure to decrease. Therefore, please check the tire pressure and add more air when necessary.
Additionally required tire air pressure per km above sea level: 10 kPa (1.5psi/km)
ItemTire sizeWheel
sizeSupplier
Load
CapacitySpeed
capacityInflation pressure [bar(kPa, psi)]Wheel lug
nut torque [Kgf·m
(lbf·ft, N·m)]
Normal load *3Maximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFront RearFront Rear
Full size
tire
235/65 R177.0JX17Kumho104900H21034, 235(2.35)34, 235(2.35)34, 235(2.35)34, 235(2.35)
11 ~ 13
(79 ~ 94,
107 ~ 127)
Hankook104900H210
235/60 R187.5JX18Kumho103875H21034, 235 (2.35)34, 235(2.35)34, 235(2.35)34, 235(2.35)
Nexen103875H210
235/55 R197.5JX19Kumho101825H21034, 235(2.35)34, 235(2.35)34, 235(2.35)34, 235(2.35)
Michelin101825H210
Compact
spare tireT165/90 R174.0TX17Kumho1161250M13060, 420 (4.2)60, 420(4.2)60, 420(4.2)60, 420(4.2)

Index
2I
AC inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-176
Accumulated driving information mode . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
71
Air bag inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Air bag non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-46 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Occupant detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
Air bag inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Air bag non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Air conditioning system lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 All Wheel Drive (AWD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection . . 5-22
For safe all wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-186
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-91 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-91
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96
Assist mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86\
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-186 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-186
Steering wheel remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-187
AUX, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-188
Auto defogging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-168
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
36
Auto light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12\
4
Automatic car wash entry support guidelines . . . . . . 4-122
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-153
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
To cancel or reset the automatic ventilation . . . . . 4-159
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153
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Index
8I
Heated steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
High - beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
High beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-88
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-127
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-45 Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Hood open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-60
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Icy road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
If you do decide to pull a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
Immobilizer system (Folding key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Immobilizer system (Smart key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75 Instrument cluster control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
LCD display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
77 Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Interior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96\
Interior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-172 Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-172
Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173
Seat cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-174
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-175
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-175
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182
Floor mat anchor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182
USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-178
Luggage net (Holder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-183
Side curtain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-183
Wireless smart phone charging system . . . . . . . . . 4-179
AC inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-176
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136 Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Luggage lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
I