KIA Sorento 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE Storing the Jack and Tools
Jack is stored in the compartment of
the cargo area.
Jack handle and wheel lug nut
wrench are located in the cargo area
floor.Removing the Spare Tire
Your spare tire is stored underneath
your vehicle, directly below the cargo
area.
1. Assemble the wheel lug nut
wrench to the jack handle.
2. Open the rear hatch.3. Insert the jack handle into the hole
just above the rear bumper. The
resistance to turning will be felt
when properly engaged.
4. Turn the jack handle counter-clock-
wise until the spare tire reaches
the ground. Turn the jack handle
10~13 revolutions counter-clock-
wise more after the spare tire
reaches the ground, and draw the
spare tire towards rear of vehicle.
Never rotate the jack handle more
than 17 revolutions, otherwise the
spare tire carrier may be damaged.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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S2BLA614C
S2BLA628
S2BLA615C
WARNING
Hold the handle firmly and turn
it slowly to lower the spare tire.
The separation of the wrench
from the handle could cause
loss the control and personal
injury.
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5. Remove the retainer from the cen-
ter of the spare tire.Storing the Spare Tire
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the
valve stem facing up.
2. Place the wheel under the vehicle
and install the retainer through the
wheel center.
3. Turn the handle clockwise until it
clicks.Changing Tires
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-20
S2BLA617A
S2BLA624A
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Tire replacement
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift into R (Reverse) with manual
transmission or P (Park) with auto-
matic transmission.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash-
er.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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S2BLA618
WARNING- Changing Tires
 Never attempt vehicle repairs
in the traffic lanes of a public
road or highway.
 Always move the vehicle com-
pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tire. If you cannot
find a firm, level place off the
road, call a towing service
company for assistance.
 Be sure to use the correct
front and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never
use the bumpers or any other
part of the vehicle for jack
support.
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 The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack causing serious
injury or death. Never allow
any portion of your body to
get beneath the vehicle while
using the jack.
 Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
 Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
 Make sure any children pres-
ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,
jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel that is diagonally opposite
the jack position.
6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter-
clockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any nut until the tire
has been raised off the ground.7. Place the jack at the front or rear
jacking position closest to the tire
you are changing.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-22
S2BLA619A
S2BLA620
WARNING - Changing Tires
To prevent vehicle movements
while changing a tire, always
set the parking brake fully, and
always block the wheel diago-
nally opposite the wheel being
changed.
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8. Securely tighten the valve of the
jack. Move the jack handle up and
down until the top of the jack con-
tacts the proper point and takes on
a slight load.
Raise the vehicle until the tire just
clears the ground (approximately
1.2 in (30 mm)). Never raise the
wheel higher. Before removing the
wheel lug nuts, make sure the
vehicle is stable and that there is
no chance for it to slip or move.9. Remove the wheel lug nuts by
turning them counterclockwise,
then remove the wheel.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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JACK
S2BLC601
S2BLA621A
WARNING - Jack Location
To reduce the possibility of
injury, be sure to use only the
jack provided with the vehicle
and in the correct jack position;
never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.
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10. Mount the spare tire into position
and install the wheel lug nuts with
the beveled edge inward.11. Gradually loosen the valve of the
jack with the groove on the jack
handle to lower the vehicle.12. Once the wheel lug nuts have
been tightened, lower the vehicle
fully to the ground and continue to
tighten the lug nuts until they are
fully secured. Tighten the wheel
lug nuts firmly in a “star”pattern.
If you are unsure of the tightness
of the wheel lug nuts, have them
checked at the nearest service
station. The specified tightening
torque is 65-87 ftIb (9~12 kgm,
88-118 Nm).IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-24
S2BLA622
S2BLA621B
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S2BLA623
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To prevent the jack, jack handle,
wheel lug nut, wrench and spare tire
from rattling while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly. To store
the flat fire, refer to “Storing the spare
tire”in this section.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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CAUTION
Your vehicle has metric threads
on the wheel studs and nuts.
Make certain during wheel
removal that the same nuts
removed are reinstalled - or, if
replaced, that nuts with metric
threads and the same chamfer
configuration are used.
Installation of a non-metric
thread nut on a metric stud or
vice-versa will not secure the
wheel to the hub properly and
will damage the stud so that it
must be replaced.
Note that most lug nuts do not
have metric threads. Be sure to
use extreme care in checking
for thread style before installing
aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.
If in doubt, consult an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
WARNING
- Wheel Studs
If the studs are damaged, they
may lose their ability to retain
the wheel. This could lead to the
loss of the wheel and a colli-
sion.
✽ ✽
NOTICECheck the inflation pressures as
soon as possible after installing the
spare tire. Adjust it to the specified
pressure, if necessary. Refer to
Section 8, Specifications.
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7-1
MAINTENANCEMaintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Brakes and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
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MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care
to prevent both damage to your vehi-
cle and injury to yourself whenever
performing any maintenance or
inspection procedures.
Should you have any doubts con-
cerning the inspection or servicing of
your vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you have an authorized Kia
Dealer perform this work.
An authorized Kia dealer has factory-
trained technicians and genuine Kia
parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service,
see an authorized Kia dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident,
or personal injury.Owner’s Responsibility
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your Kia warranties.Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Warranty and
Consumer Information Manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or a
lack of required maintenance are not
covered.
We strongly recommend that all vehi-
cle maintenance be performed by an
authorized Kia dealer using genuine
Kia parts.MAINTENANCE7-2
✽ ✽
NOTICEMaintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner’s responsi-
bility.
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MAINTENANCE
7-3
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control system
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128
# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Engine oil & engine oil filter (1) R R R R R RRRRRRRR RRR
Drive belts (tension) I I I I
Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I
Engine coolant (1) I I I I I RIIIIIRI III
Fuel filter R R
Fuel tank cap, lines, EVAP canister and hoses I I
Fuel tank air filter I R I R I
Air cleaner element (2) I I I I I RIIIIIRI III
Ignition wires I I
Spark plugsR
PCV valve (if equipped) I I I I
Idle speed I I I I I
Engine timing beltR
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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