tow KIA SORENTO 2018 Workshop Manual

What to do in an emergency
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When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
Under no circumstances should
you exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a
higher speed could damage the
tire.
Ensure that you drive slowly enough for the road conditions to
avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, could
seriously damage the compact
spare.
Any continuous road use of this tire could result in tire failure, loss of
vehicle control, and possible per-
sonal injury.
Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi- mum load rating or the load-carry-
ing capacity shown on the sidewall
of the compact spare tire.
Avoid driving over obstacles. The compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a con-
ventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately
25 mm (1 inch), which could result
in damage to the vehicle. Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic vehicle wash while the
compact spare tire is installed.
Do not use the compact spare tire on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
The compact spare tire’s tread life is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.
The compact spare tire should not be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the compact spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other vehicle com-
ponents may occur. Do not use more than one compact
spare tire at a time.
Do not tow a trailer while the com- pact spare tire is installed.

What to do in an emergency
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TOWING
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
For trailer towing guidelines informa-
tion, refer to “Trailer towing” in sec-tion 5.
On AWD vehicles, your vehicle must
be towed with a wheel lift and dollies
or flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.
On FWD vehicles, it is acceptable to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and
the front wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
OUM064022 dolly
dolly
WARNING - Side and
curtain Air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to LOCK or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignition is
ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.
CAUTION
The AWD vehicle should never be towed with the wheels on theground. This can cause seriousdamage to the transaxle or theAWD system.

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACCposition.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION - Towing
Do not tow the vehicle back- wards with the front wheels onthe ground as this may causedamage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift orflatbed equipment.
CAUTION - Towing gear
position
Failure to place the transaxleshift lever in N (Neutral) maycause internal damage to thetransaxle.
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Maintenance
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of
less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal
temperature or less than 16 km (10
miles) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly Towing a trailer or using a camper,
or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditionIf your vehicle is operated under theabove conditions, you shouldinspect, replace or refill more fre-quently than the following NormalMaintenance Schedule. After 120months or 240,000km (150,000miles) continue to follow the pre-scribed maintenance intervals.

Maintenance
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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)
in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in heavy dust condition F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE &
BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER
ARM BALL JOINT
IMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
TRANSFER CASE OIL (AWD) REVERY 120,000 KM (75,000 MILES)C, D, E, G, H, I, J
REAR AXLE OIL (AWD)REVERY 120,000 KM (75,000 MILES)C, D, E, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
PROPELLER SHAFTIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

Maintenance
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ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year: at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.Checking the coolant level Turn the engine off and wait until it
cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cool-
ing system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclockwise
to remove it.
Even if the engine is not operating, do not remove the radiator cap or
the drain plug while the engine and
radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so
could result in serious personal
injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam.
CAUTION - Radiator cap
Never attempt to remove theradiator cap while the engine isoperating or hot. Doing somight lead to cooling systemand engine damage.

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Index
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-18Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108 Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10\
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If you do decide to pull a trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
Maintenance when trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
Safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
Trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
Trip modes (trip computer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80 A/V mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
Digital speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
One time driving information mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
ASCC/LDWS mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Service mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82\
Trip Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Turn by turn mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
User settings mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating). . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
GVW (Gross vehicle weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Checking the washer fluid level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128 Headlight (headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-39 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
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