KIA Sorento 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure :
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
: The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs.) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load. Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
:
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and driving by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
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7All 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 car 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 tiresRadial-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.
Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.
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Maintenance
FUSESG210000AAMA vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one locat-
ed in the driver’s side panel bolster, the
other in the engine compartment 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 indi-
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using
the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized KIA dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type
for lower amperage rating, cartridge type,and multi fuse for higher amperage rat- ings.
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 aluminum instead of the proper fuse - even
as a temporary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and a
possible fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove fusesbecause it may cause a short circuitand damage the system.
OBK079042
Normal
Normal
Blade type
Cartridge type
Multi fuse Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
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7G210100AAMInner panel fuse replacement1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover. 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Use the removal tool provided on the
engine compartment fuse panel cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the enginecompartment fuse panel.5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized KIA
dealer.If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you maynot need for operating the vehicle, suchas the power outlet fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical com-
ponents do not work and the fuses are
OK, check the fuse panel in the engine
compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced.
OXM079021
OXM079020
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Maintenance
G210101AHM-C1Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse to prevent battery discharge if your
vehicle is parked without being operated
for prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover andpull out the memory fuse.
✽ ✽NOTICE• If the memory fuse is pulled out from
the fuse panel, the warning chime,
audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,
will not operate. Some items must be
reset after replacement. Refer to
“Battery” in this section.
• Even though the memory fuse is pulled out, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
G210200AHMEngine compartment fuse
replacement1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up.
OXM079022
OXM079023
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73. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it
is blown. To remove or insert the fuse,
use the fuse puller in the engine com-
partment fuse panel.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
KIA dealer.
G210201AAMMulti fuseIf the multi fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the fuse panel on the rightside in the engine compartment.
4. Remove the nuts shown in the picture above.
5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
6. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
✽ ✽NOTICEIf the multi fuse is blown, consult an
authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in the
engine compartment, securelyinstall the fuse panel cover. If not,electrical failures may occur from water contact.
OXM079025
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Maintenance
✽
✽NOTICENot all fuse panel descriptions in this
manual may be applicable to your vehi-
cle. It is accurate at the time of printing.
When you inspect the fuse panel in your
vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.
G210300AAM-EUFuse/relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.Inner fuse panel
Engine compartment fuse panel
OXM079026/OXM079027
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7Inner fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
MODULE 2 10AInstrument Cluster (IND./MICOM), Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Audio, Multifunction Switch (Remocon),
Rear Parking Assist Buzzer ICM Relay Box (DBC Relay), ESC Off Switch, DBC Switch, Steering Angle
Sensor, Alternator, Smart Key Control Module A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Rear Monitor, IPM (BCM IG1)
MODULE 1 10ASmart Key Control Module, Rear Parking Assist Control Module E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Fuse - B/UP LP,
ABS, ECU 2), PDM, 4WD ECM
RPAS 7.5A Rear Parking Assist Switch
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster (IND.), PODS Module, Digital Clock
A/BAG 15A SRS Control Module
START 7.5A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Relay - Start, Sub Start, Burglar Alarm), PDM
WIPER RR 15AICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay), Rear Wiper Motor
Rear Wiper Switch, Rear Washer Switch
WIPER FRT 25A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper (Low) Relay), Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
AUDIO 2 7.5AAMP, Power Outside Mirror Switch, Smart Key Control Module, PDM, Audio, A/V & Navigation Head
Unit, Digital Clock, IPM (BCM ACC), DVD Player Can, Rear Monitor
P/OUTLET RR 15A Rear Power Outlet
P/OUTLET FRT 25A Driver/Passenger Power Outlet
MODULE 3 7.5A Not Used
A/CON 7.5AFront A/C Control Module, Active Incar Sensor, Cluster Ionize, PDM, ICM Relay Box (Front Seat Warmer
Relay, Rear A/C Relay) E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay), Sunroof Motor, Electro Chromic Mirror,
IPM (BCM IG2)
AMP 30A AMP
DRL 7.5A Ground (GE01)
A/CON MANU 7.5A PCM, Front Blower Resistor, Front A/C Control Module
A/CON AUTO 7.5A Front A/C Control Module
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Maintenance
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
B/A HORN 10A Burglar Alarm Horn Relay
A/CON REAR 20A ICM Relay Box (Rear A/C Relay)
P/WDW LH 25ADriver Power Window Relay, Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH, Driver Safety
Power Window Module
P/WDW RH 25APassenger Power Window Relay, Power Window Main Switch
Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
MODULE 15A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, RF Receiver, IPM (BCM B+), Rear Monitor
ROOM LP 10AInstrument Cluster (IND.), Digital Clock, Front A/C Control Module Data Link Connector, Door Warning
Switch, Personal Room Lamp Room Lamp Auto Cut Relay, Overhead Console (MAP Lamp) Room
Lamp, Cargo Lamp, Driver/Passenger Vanity Lamp Electro Chromic Mirror
DOOR LP 10A Driver/Passenger Door Scuff Lamp, DVD Player Can
DR LOCK 20ADoor Lock/Unlock Relay, ICM Relay Box (Two Turn Unlock Relay)
Driver/Passenger Door Lock Actuator, Rear Door Lock Actuator LH/RH
PDM 20A PDM
SUNROOF 20A Sunroof Motor
SMART KEY 10A PDM, Smart Key Control Module, Start Stop Button Switch, FOB Holder, Key Solenoid
S/HTR FRT 20A ICM Relay Box (Front Seat Warmer Relay)
P/SEAT DRV 30A Driver Power Seat Switch, Driver Lumbar Support Switch
P/SEAT PASS 20A Passenger Power Seat Switch
HTD STRG 15A Steering wheel heater
4WD 10A 4WD ECM, Sport Mode Switch
HAZARD 15A IPM (Flasher Unit)
F/LID 15A Tail Gate Relay, Tail Gate Actuator, Fuel Filler Door Switch
MODULE4 10A TPMS, O/S Mirror Switch, Power Window Switch
HTD MIRR 10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Front A/C Control Module
POWER CONNECTOR FUSE - MODULE, ROOM LP, DOOR LP
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7Engine compartment fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
ALT175A Alternator
MULTI FUSE I/P B+2
60A IPM (Fuse - S/HTR FRT, P/SEAT, Power Connector - MODULE, ROOM LP DOOR LP)
BLOWER 40A Blower Relay
RR HTD 40A Rear Defogger Relay
ABS 1 40A ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
ABS 2 40A ESC Control Module, Multipurpo se Check Connector
I/P B+3 60A IPM (Fuse - HAZARD, TPMS, F/LID)
I/P B+1 60A IPM (Fuse - DR LOCK, SUNROOF, 4WD, PDM, SMART KEY)
FUSE IGN 2
40A Start Relay, W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, With Smart Key - PDM Relay Box (IGN2 Relay)
TRAILER 30A Trailer Power Outlet
IGN 1 30A W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, With Smart Key - PDM Relay Box (IGN1 Relay)
HORN 15A Horn Relay
STOP LP 15A Stop Lamp Switch, ICM Relay Box (DBC Relay)
B+ SENSOR 15A Battery Sensor
DEICER 15A Front Wiper Deicer Relay
C/FAN 50A Cooling Fan Relay Low/High
I/P B+4 50A IPM (Fuse - P/WDW LH, P/WDW RH, B/A HORN, A/CON REAR, AMP)
ECU 2 7.5A Sub Start Relay, PCM, Transaxle Range Switch, Alternator (G6DC)
ABS 7.5A ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector, Stop Lamp Switch (G4KE)
B/UP LP 7.5A Back-Up Lamp Relay (A/T), Back-Up Lamp Switch (M/T)
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