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BRAKE FLUID
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX (Maximum) and MIN
(Minimum) marks on the side of the
reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination. If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX (Maximum) level. The level will
fall with accumulated mileage. This is
a normal condition associated with
the wear of brake linings. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsor capacities” in chapter 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
Brake fluid, which has been exposed
to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. It should be
disposed of properly.CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in brakesystem. Small amounts ofimproper fluids (such as engineoil) can cause damage to thebrake system.
CAUTION - Brake fluid
Do not allow brake fluid to con-tact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result.
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FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one
located in the driver’s side panel bol-
ster, the other in the engine compart-
ment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: bladetype for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and multi fuse for higheramperage ratings.
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Normal
■
Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Multi fuse Blown
N N
N N
o o
o o
r r
r r
m m
m m
a a
a a
l l
l l B B
B B
l l
l l
o o
o o
w w
w w
n n
n n
Normal Blo
wn
■
BFT N N
N N
o o
o o
r r
r r
m m
m m
a a
a a
l l
l l B B
B B
l l
l l
o o
o o
w w
w w
n n
n n
WARNING- Fuse replace-
ment
Never replace a fuse with any- thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or alu- minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tempo-
rary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on electric wiring to the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or anyother metal object to removefuses because it may cause ashort circuit and damage thesystem.
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DescriptionFuse ratingProtected component
WIPER 27.5AWiper Parking Signal
POWER
OUTLET 3 20ARear Power Outlet
SENSOR 1 20A[Theta II 2.4L Engine] Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4 [Lambda II KIA SORENTO 2019 Owners Manual 767
Maintenance
DescriptionFuse ratingProtected component
WIPER 27.5AWiper Parking Signal
POWER
OUTLET 3 20ARear Power Outlet
SENSOR 1 20A[Theta II 2.4L Engine] Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4 [Lambda II](/manual-img/2/40476/w960_40476-509.png)
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Maintenance
DescriptionFuse ratingProtected component
WIPER 27.5AWiper Parking Signal
POWER
OUTLET 3 20ARear Power Outlet
SENSOR 1 20A[Theta II 2.4L Engine] Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4 [Lambda II 3.3L Engine]\
Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4/#5/#6,
Condecser #1/#2
SENSOR 3 10A[Theta II 2.4L Engine] Fuel Pump Relay [Lambda II 3.3L Engine] Fuel Pump Relay, PCM
POWER
OUTLET 4 20ALuggage Power Outlet
REAR
HEATED 40ARear Defogger Relay
SENSOR 2 10A
[Theta II 2.4L Engine] E/R Junction Block (Cooling Fan 1 Relay), Oil Control Valve (Exhaust), Purge Control
Solenoid Valve, Canister Close Valve, Variable Intake Solenoid Valve
[Lambda II 3.3L Engine] E/R Junction Block (Cooling Fan 1 Relay), Variable Intake Solenoid Valve #1/#2, Purge
Control Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/#2/#3/#4 (Intake/Exhaust), PCM, Canister close valve, A/CON
Compressor Relay
FUEL PUMP 20AFuel Pump Relay
HORN 15AHorn Relay
B/ALARM HORN 15ABurglar Alarm Horn Relay
A/C10AA/CON Compressor
SPARE 115ADUMMY
SENSOR 720ANOx SENSOR

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High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water. Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
Do not apply wax on embossed
unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the
unit.
CAUTION - Wet engine
Water washing in the engine
compartment including highpressure water washing maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the enginecompartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant VolumeClassification
Engine oil *1*2(drain and refill)
Recommends (or equivalent)
Gasoline Engine
Theta II 2.4 GDI4.8 l(5.07 US qt.)API SM or above*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above*4,
ACEA-A5 or above
Lambda II 3.3 GDI6.5 l(6.87 US qt.)API SM or above*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above*4,
ACEA-A5 or above
Automatic transmission fluidGasoline
EngineTheta II 2.4 GDI7.1 l(7.50 US qt.)
ATF SP-IV or equivalentLambda II 3.3
GDI7.8 l(8.24 US qt.)
*1: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*
2: Engine 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.
*
3: If the API SM engine oil is not available, you can use API SN or above.
*
4: If the ILSAC GF-4 engine oil is not available, you can use ILSAC GF-5 or above.

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Lubricant VolumeClassification
CoolantGasolineEngine Theta II 2.4 GDI7.9 l(8.35 US qt.)Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Lambda II 3.3GDI9.3 l(9.83 US qt.)
Brake fluid0.41~0.45 l
(0.445~0.485 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Rear differential oil (AWD)0.53 ~ 0.63 l
(0.56 ~ 0.67 US qt.)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W90 or equivalent)
Transfer case oil (AWD)Gasoline Engine Theta II 2.4 GDI0.34 ~ 0.36 l
(0.36 ~ 0.38 US qt. )
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W90 or equivalent)
Lambda II 3.3 GDI0.62 ~ 0.68 l
(0.66 ~ 0.72 US qt.)
Fuel71 l(75 US qt.)Refer to Fuel requirements in section 1

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Recommended 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, con-
sider the range of temperature your
vehicle will be operated in before the
next oil change. Proceed to select
the recommended oil viscosity from
the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
An engine oil displaying this API Certification Mark conforms
to the international Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine oils
that uphold this API Certification Mark.
Gasoline Engine Oil
(
Theta II 2.4 GDI)
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
Gasoline Engine Oil(
Lambda II 3.3 GDI)
10W-30
5W-30

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Index
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86SMART mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
SPORT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
ECO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system . . . . . . . . . 5-110 System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
System disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
Driver position memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Driver's and passenger's front air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Driving at night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-127
Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
ECO mode (Drive mode integrated control system) . . 5-89
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
Electric chromatic mirror (ECM) with compass . . . . . 4-63
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
Electrochromic mirror with HomeLink system . . . . . . 4-66
Electronic parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Emergency liftgate safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . 7-100
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-101
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 8-2
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
19 Checking the engine oil level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Engine overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Engine start/stop button illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
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