engine oil KIA SORENTO 2010 User Guide

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Engine compartment / 7-2
Maintenance services / 7-4
Owner maintenance / 7-6
Scheduled maintenance service / 7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-21
Engine oil / 7-24
Engine coolant / 7-25
Brake fluid / 7-28
Power steering fluid / 7-29
Washer fluid / 7-30
Parking brake / 7-30
Fuel filter / 7-31
Air cleaner / 7-32
Climate control air filter / 7-34
Wiper blades / 7-36
Battery / 7-39
Tires and wheels / 7-41
Fuses / 7-51
Light bulbs / 7-63
Appearance care / 7-72
Emission control system / 7-78
Maintenance

Maintenance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
OXM079001/OXM079100
■■Gasoline Engine (2.4L)
■
■ Gasoline Engine (3.5L)
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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OXM019003
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Fuel filter
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse box
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Positive battery terminal
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Power steering fluid reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■■Diesel Engine

Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized KIA dealer atthe frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used. Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-aheadposition.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-mal).
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns
or other serious injury.

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: Driving in summer season temperature over 40 °C (104 °F - SAUDI, UAE, OMAN, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN,
YEMEN ETC) or driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h) must conform the severe driving condition.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts * 1
For Europe
Except Europe I I I I
Except China &
Middle EastRRR RRRRR
Engine oil and engine
For China
oil filter * 2
For Middle East
For China, India, RRR RRRRR
Air cleaner filter Middle EastExcept China, India,
IIRIIRII
Middle East
Spark plugs Gasoline 2.4L R R R R3.5L
Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) *
4
Replace every 10,000 km or 12 months *
3
Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months
At first, inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. * 10
: Manual transaxle fluid, transfer case oil and differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Driveshaft and boots I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I IClimate control air filter
For EuropeRRRR
(if equipped)
Except EuropeRRR RRRRR
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 10
II
Automatic transaxle fluid(if equipped)
Transfer case oil (4WD) *10
II
Rear differential oil (4WD) * 10
II
Propeller shaft
(if equipped)IIII
Exhaust system I I I I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
No check, No service required

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - GASOLINE ENGINE
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Except China & Middle EastEvery 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F,
Engine oil and
For China R Every 5,000 km or 6 months G, H, I, K
engine oil filter
For Middle East
Every 5,000 km or 6 months
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Spark plugs R B, H
Rear differential oil (4WD) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, I, K, H
Transfer case oil (4WD) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, I, K, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Propeller shaft (if equipped)I Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months C, E
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
Km×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Drive belts * 1
Engine oil and For Europe R R R R R R R R engine oil filter * 2
Except Europe
Tensioner, idler and damper pulley Air cleaner filter For China, India,
Middle East
Except China, India, Middle East I R I R I R I R
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Inspect when replacing the drive belt
At first, inspect 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Miles×1,000
12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
Km×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Power steering fluid and hoses I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Drive shaft and boots I I I I I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 7
II
Automatic transaxle fluid(if equipped)
Transfer case oil (4WD) *7
II
Rear differential oil (4WD) * 7
II
Propeller shaft
(if equipped) IIII
Exhaust system I I I I
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *7
: Manual transaxle fluid, transfer case oil and differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
No check, No service required

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - DIESEL ENGINE
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Engine oil and For Europe R Every 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, F, G,
engine oil filter Except Europe R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter R
C, E
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 120,000 km (75,000 miles) C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Propeller shaft (if equipped)
I Every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months C, E
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition