KIA Sorento 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use good quality liq-
uid or paste wax, and follow the man-
ufacturer’s instructions. Wax all metal
trim to protect it and to maintain 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.
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WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
WARNING- Water Washing in Engine
Compartment
Water washing in the engine
compartment may cause failure
of electrical circuits. Systems
of your vehicle could fail when
you need them. Wash your
engine compartment carefully.
Check your vehicle’s features
before driving again.
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NOTICE Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
 Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing high alkaline or caus-
tic agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This
may result in damage to the pro-
tective coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.
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Finish Damage Repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major
repair expense.Bright-Metal Maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use
a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preserva-
tive and polish to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, accelerat-
ed rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been provided with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving (for four-wheel
drive vehicles) and at the end of each
winter. It will do more harm than good
to wet down the road grime without
removing it. The lower edges of
doors, rocker panels, and frame
members have drain holes that
should not be allowed to clog with
dirt; trapped water in these areas can
cause rusting.
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✽ ✽
NOTICEIf your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or
replacement, be sure the body shop
applies anti-corrosion materials to
the parts repaired or replaced.
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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 or
damage the finish.
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 corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with
high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any acid detergent It
may damage and corrode the alu-
minum wheels coated with a clear
protective finish.
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CAUTION
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water.
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INTERIOR CAREInterior General Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil from con-
tacting the dashboard because they
may cause damage or discoloration.
If they do contact the dashboard,
wipe them off immediately. See the
instructions that follow for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots immedi-
ately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not properly
maintained.Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the Interior Window
Glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
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CAUTION
Using anything but recom-
mended cleaners and proce-
dures may affect the fabric’s
appearance and fire-resistant
properties.
✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not scrape or scratch the inside
of the rear window. This may result
in damage to the rear window
defroster grid.
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8-1
SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8
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SPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information
only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for
more precise and more up-to-date information.SPECIFICATIONS8-2
Item mm (in)
Overall length w/o bumper guard 4,567 (179.8)
Overall length with bumper guard 4,625 (182.1)
Overall width w/o wide garnish 1,863 (73.3)
Overall width with wide garnish 1,884 (74.2)
Overall height w/o roof rack 1,730 (68.1)
Overall height with roof rack 1,810 (71.3)
Front tread 1,580 (62.2)
Rear tread 1,580 (62.2)
Wheelbase 2,710 (106.7)
Dimensions
Weights
Refer to the compliance label describing GVWR &
GAWR weights attached to your vehicle.
(see page 5-44, Label information)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
Light bulbs Tires
Light Bulb Wattage
Exterior Lights
Headlights (High/Low) 55 / 55
Front turn signal / position lights 28 / 8
Front fog lights 27
Front side marker 5
Rear turn signal lights 27
Stop and tail lights 27 / 8
Back-up lights 27
License plate lights 5
High mounted stop light 5
Rear side marker 5
Interior Lights
Room lamp 10
Map lamp 10
Rear cargo area lamp 10
Door courtesy lamp 5
Vanity mirror lamp 3
Size
Tire WheelInflation Pressure
P245/70R16 7JJ×1630 psi
(210 kPa)
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SPECIFICATIONS8-4Engine
Electrical SystemCapacities
Item Gasoline Engine
BoreXStroke
93 mm × 85.8 mm (3.66 in × 3.38 in)
Displacement 3496 cc (213.3 cu.in)
Compression Ratio 10.0
Size Gasoline Engine
BatteryType MF 70 AH
Capacity 12V / 70AH
Alternator 13.5V / 120A
Starter 12V-1.2KW
Gap 1.0 mm ~ 1.1 mm
Spark Plug
SpecificationPFR5N-11,
RC10PYPB4
Lubricant Volume (l) Classification
Engine oilWith filter 4.3
API Service SJ, SL or above,
Without filter 4.0 ILSAC GF-3 or aboveA/T30-40LEi11.5 MOBIL D-II
Transmission
A5SR1 10.0
APOLLOIL ATF RED-1
oil
M/T
2WD 3.2
API SERVICE GL-4
4WD 2.7 SAE 75W-85 (fill for-life)
Coolant 11.0Ethylene glycol basefor aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.35SAE J1703, FMVSS116
DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 80 -
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INDEX
9
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
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A
ir Bag - Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . 3-44
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
B
attery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Brakes and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
C
ruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78
D
efroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Electrical Circuit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Four Wheel Drive(4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2G
auges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
H
azard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
If You Have a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Interior and Exterior Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
INDEX9-2
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