fuel KIA SORENTO 2019 Owners Manual
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Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Other fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-\
4
• Use of MTBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Gasoline containing MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
• Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders. . 1-7
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Introduction
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strong-
ly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimize
the chance of death or injury, you
must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about fea-
tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents.
Use the index when looking for a
specific area or subject; it has an
alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sec-
tions plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this
manual. All procedures and recom-
mendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and
NOTICEs were prepared to enhance
your personal safety and should be
carefully read and followed.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. (Do not use methanol blend-
ed fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
Tighten the cap until it clicks one
time, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situa-
tion in which harm, serious bod-
ily injury or death could result if
the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situationin which damage to your vehiclecould result if the caution isignored.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
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Introduction
Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 15% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Ethanol provides less
energy than gasoline and it attracts
water, and it is thus likely to reduce
your fuel efficiency and could lower
your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of: 1. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
3. Gasohol containing more than 15 percent ethanol
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-
ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom-
mends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceed-
ing 15 percent.
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage, especially
in the event of an accident.
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✽ ✽
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage to the fuel sys-
tem or any performance problems
caused by the use of “E85” fuel.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Never use any fuel containing
methanol. Discontinue use of any
methanol containing product which
may inhibit proper drivability.
Other fuels
Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),
MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene
(Fe), and Other metalic additives,
may cause vehicle and engine dam-
age or cause misfiring, poor acceler-
ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt-
ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion,
life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problem caused by the use
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage to
the fuel system and any perform-
ance problems that are caused by
the use of fuels containing methanol
or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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Introduction
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful
manganese-based fuel additives
Such as
MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does
not recommend the use of gasoline
containing MMT. This type of fuel can
reduce vehicle performance and
affect your emission control system.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
the cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance perform-
ance of the Emission Control
System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline,
please go to the website (www.top-
tiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
not available, one bottle of additive
should be added to the fuel tank at
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
every engine oil change is recom-
mended. Additives are available from
your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regardingregistration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Door locks .............................................4-22
2. Fuel filler lid ...........................................4-47
3. Rear combination lamp .........................7-69
4. High mounted stop lamp .......................7-69
5. Rear window wiper blade ...........4-134, 7-31
6. Liftgate .........................................4-26, 4-28
7. Rearview camera ................................4-120
8. Parking assist system .........................4-115Rear parking assist system .................4-111
9. Antenna ...............................................4-186
OUMA018002
■ Rear view
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ...................................4-23
2. Power window switch...............................4-40
3. Central door lock switch ..........................4-24
4. Power window lock button .......................4-43
5. Outside rearview mirror control ...............4-71
6. Outside rearview mirror folding ...............4-73
7. Driver position memory system...............3-10
8. Fuel filler lid open button .........................4-47
9. Power liftgate open/close button .............4-28
10. Instrument panel illumination control ....4-76
11. BCW On/Off button .............................5-101
12. LKA On/Off button .................................5-91
13. AC inverter button ................................4-176
14. ESC off button .......................................5-41
15. Steering wheel .......................................4-57
16. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever ..4-58
17. Inner fuse panel .....................................7-51
18. Brake pedal............................................5-27
19. Hood release lever.................................4-45
20. Seat ..........................................................3-2
OUMA018003❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Features of your vehicle
Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
• Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
• Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
• Smart key immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-22
• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . . 4-23
• Door lock/unlock features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Liftgate (for manual liftgate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
• Opening the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
• Closing the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
• Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Power liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
• Opening the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
• Closing the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
• Smart power liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
• Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
• Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-45
• Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Hood open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
• Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
• Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
• Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
• Sunroof open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
• Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 4-53
• Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
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• Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
• Closing the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
• Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
• Electric Power Steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-60
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61\
• Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
• Outside rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
• Instrument cluster control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
• LCD display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
• Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-77
• Transmission shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82
• LCD modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82\
Trip modes (Trip computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
• Trip modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83\
• Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
• Accumulated driving information mode . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
• One time driving information mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
• Digital speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
• Smart shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86\
• Turn by turn mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
• Assist mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87\
• Distance to empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
• User settings mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
• Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
• Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
• Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Rear parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
• Operation of the rear parking assist system . . . . . . 4-111
• Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-112
• Rear parking assist system precautions . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
• Operation of the parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
• Non-operational conditions of parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-117
Rearview camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
360° camera monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
• Automatic car wash entry support guidelines . . . . 4-122
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
• Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
• Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
• Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
• High beam operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
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Features of your vehicle
Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pressing
the fuel filler lid opener button.
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to break
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry
on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the
fuel filler lid opener button.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” once. This indicates
that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.
✽ ✽NOTICE
There may be an intermittent noise
near the refueling hole while the
engine is idling if the fuel cap is not
closed securely. This occurs normal-
ly with the OBD system.
✽ ✽NOTICE
When refueling on unlevel ground,
the fuel gauge may not point to the F
position.
It is not a malfunction. If you move
your vehicle to a level ground, the fuel
gauge will move to the full position.
FUEL FILLER LID
OUM044025
OUM048024L