Kia 2012 Sorento Owner's Manual
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
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Index
Battery············································································7-33
Battery saver function····················································4-67
Before driving··································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders····································4-100
Brake system··································································5-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)··································5-30
Electronic stability control (ESC)·····························5-32
Parking brake ····························································5-28
Power brakes ·····························································5-27
Brake/clutch fluid ··························································7-22
Bulb wattage ····································································8-2
Capacities (Lubricants)····················································8-4
Care
Exterior care ······························································7-58
Interior care ·······························································7-63
Tire care ····································································7-36
Cargo capacity ·······························································5-63
Cargo weight··································································5-67
Center console storage···················································4-98
Central door lock switch················································4-17
Certification label ··························································5-65
Changing tires··································································6-9
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Dashboard, see instrument cluster·································4-48
Dashboard illumination, see instrument
panel illumination······················································4-49
Defogging (Windshield) ················································4-95
Defogging logic (Windshield) ·······································4-96
Defroster (Rear window) ···············································4-77
Defrosting (Windshield) ················································4-95
Digital clock·································································4-102
Dimensions ······································································8-2
Display illumination, see instrument
panel illumination······················································4-49
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-48
Door locks······································································4-15
Central door lock switch ···········································4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ··································4-18
Drinks holders, see cup holders···································4-100
Driver position memory system ····································4-34
Driver's air bag·······························································3-53
Driving at night······························································5-47
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-48
Driving in the rain ·························································5-48
Economical operation ····················································5-43
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-39
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Flat tire·············································································6-7
Changing tires ·····························································6-9
Compact spare tire ····················································6-14
Jack and tools ······························································6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ···························6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-103
Fluid
Brake/clutch fluid······················································7-22
Power steering fluid ··················································7-23
Washer fluid ······························································7-24
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-13
Four wheel drive (4WD) ···············································5-21
Front seat adjustment - manual ·······································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ·········································3-5
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-27
Fuel gauge······································································4-51
Fuel requirements ····························································1-3
Fuses ··············································································7-49
Fuse/relay panel description······································7-53
Memory fuse ·····························································7-51
Multi fuse ··································································7-52
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Instrument cluster ··························································4-48
Engine temperature gauge·········································4-50
Fuel gauge ·································································4-51
Instrument panel illumination ···································4-49
Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip computer··························4-51
Speedometer ······························································4-49
Tachometer································································4-49
Warning and indicators ·············································4-55
Instrument panel illumination········································4-49
Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3
Interior care····································································7-63
Interior features····························································4-100
Clock ·······································································4-102
Cup holder·······························································4-100
Floor mat anchor(s)·················································4-103
Luggage net holder··················································4-103
Power outlet ····························································4-101
Sunvisor···································································4-101
Interior lights ·································································4-75
Interior overview ·····························································2-2
Interlock system·····························································5-19
Jack and tools···································································6-7
Jump starting····································································6-4
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Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items···········7-15
Maintenance services ··················································7-5
Maintenance under severe usage conditions·············7-13
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-8
Owner maintenance·····················································7-6
Tire maintenance·······················································7-41
Manual climate control system······································4-78
Air conditioning ························································4-83
Climate control air filter············································4-86
Heating and air conditioning·····································4-79
Manual transaxle····························································5-12
Memory fuse··································································7-51
Mirrors ···········································································4-39
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ································4-39
Inside rearview mirror···············································4-39
Outside rearview mirror ············································4-45
Moonroof, see panoramic sunroof·································4-30
Multi fuse·······································································7-52
Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-7, 3-17
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Recommended lubricants and capacities·························8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number························8-6
Remote keyless entry·······················································4-6
Road warning···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-46
Roof rack ·····································································4-105
Safety chains··································································5-54
Seat belts········································································3-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt ···············································3-26
Seat belt - Driver's·····················································3-22
Seat belt warning·······················································3-21
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat·················3-24
Seat heater········································································3-9
Seat heater with air ventilation······································3-10
Seatback pocket ·····························································3-12
Seating capacity ·····························································5-62
Seats ·················································································3-2
Armrest······································································3-19
Folding the rear seat··················································3-13
Front seat adjustment - manual···································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power·····································3-5
Headrest ·····························································3-7, 3-17
Lumbar support ···························································3-7
Rear seat adjustment ·················································3-12
Seat heater ···································································3-9
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Storage compartment ·····················································4-98
Center console storage ··············································4-98
Glove box ··································································4-98
Luggage box······························································4-99
Sunglass holder ·························································4-99
Summer tires··································································7-48
Sunglass holder······························································4-99
Sunroof···········································································4-30
Sunvisor ·······································································4-101
Tachometer ····································································4-49
Tailgate ··········································································4-19
Emergency tailgate safety release·····························4-20
Tether anchor system·····················································3-38
Theft-alarm system ························································4-13
Third (3rd) row air conditioning ···································4-83
Tilt steering····································································4-36
Tire and loading information label································5-62
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-8
Tires and wheels·····················································7-36, 8-3
All season tires ··························································7-48
Checking tire inflation pressure ································7-37
Compact spare tire replacement································7-41
Radial-ply tires ··························································7-48
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures··············7-36
Snow tires··································································7-48
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Vehicle handling instructions ··········································1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ······························8-7
Vehicle load limit ··························································5-62
Cargo capacity···························································5-63
Certification label······················································5-65
Seating capacity ························································5-62
Tire and loading information label ···························5-62
Towing capacity ························································5-63
Vehicle capacity weight ············································5-62
Vehicle weight glossary·················································5-67
Base curb weight·······················································5-67
Cargo weight ·····························································5-67
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-67
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-67
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)····································5-67
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ······················5-67
Vehicle curb weight ··················································5-67
Warnings and indicators ················································4-55
Washer fluid···································································7-24
Weight glossary ·····························································5-67
Base curb weight·······················································5-67
Cargo weight ·····························································5-67
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-67
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-67
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)····································5-67
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How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-3
Vehicle handling instructions / 1-5
Vehicle break-in process / 1-5
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-6
Introduction
You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual. These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety.You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
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NOTICE
ANOTICE indicates inter esting orhelpful information is being provided.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the caution is ignored.
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Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),
and gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
are being marketed along with or instead
of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use
of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.
2.Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
CAUTION
WARNING
automatically shuts off when
refueling.
erwise the Check Engine
light will illuminate.
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Fuel Additives
KIA recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with detergent
additives such as TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines
will help the engine run cleaner and
enhance performance of the Emission
Control System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please
go to the website (www.toptiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP Tier
Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does not
run smoothly, additives that you can buy
separately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank at every 7,500mile or every
engine oil change is recommended.
Additives are available from your authorized KIA dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
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Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.
CAUTION
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Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator*
Immobilizer Indicator*
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
* if equipped
Charging System Warning Light
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Air Bag Warning Light*
Shift Pattern Indicator
Cruise Indicator*
4WD system warning light*
4WD LOCK indicator*
DBC indicator*
Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light*
Key out warning light*
KEY
OUT
ECO
ECOMINDER
TM
indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Door lock/unlock button.................................4-15
2. Outside rearview mirror folding button...........4-47
3.Outside rearview mirror control switch.........4-46
4. Central door lock switch*...............................4-17
5. Power window lock button*...........................4-24
6. Power window switches.................................4-21
7.Fuel filler lid release button...........................4-27
8. Rear window wiper button.............................4-74
9. Rear window washer button..........................4-74
10 ESC OFF button* .........................................5-32
11.Instrument panel illumination control
switch*..........................................................4-49
12.4WD lock button*.........................................5-22
13.Rear parking assist system off button*......4-63
14.DBC button*.................................................5-35
15.Steering wheel tilt control*..........................4-36
16.Steering wheel.............................................4-36
17. Heated steering wheel button*.....................4-37
18.Fuse box ......................................................7-49
19.Hood release lever ......................................4-25
20.Seats..............................................................3-2
21.Air vents..............................................4-81, 4-90
22. Driver position memory system buttons*.....4-34
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-48
2. Lighting controls / Turn signals.........4-67
3. Steering wheel audio controls* ......4-107
4. Horn .................................................4-38
5. Driver’s front air bag.........................3-53
6. Cruise controls*................................5-39
7.Wiper/Washer switch........................4-72
8. Ignition switch* or
ENGINE START/STOP button*...5-4, 5-7
9. Digital clock....................................4-102
10. Audio*...........................................4-106
11. Hazard warning flasher...........4-66, 6-2
12. Climate control system*........4-78, 4-87
13. Seat heater*/Seat heater
(with air ventilation)* switch.....3-9, 3-10
14. Power outlet*................................4-101
15. AUX, USB and iPod por t* .............4-108
16. Shift lever ..............................5-12, 5-15
17. Parking brake pedal*......................5-28
18. Brake pedal....................................5-27
19. Accelerator pedal.............................5-5
20. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-53
21. Glove box.......................................4-98
* : if equipped
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1. Engine Coolant Reservoir................7-19
2.Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir....7-24
3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir* ......7-23
4. Radiator Cap....................................7-21
5. Engine Oil Filler Cap........................7-18
6. Engine Oil Dipstick ...........................7-18
7. Brake/Clutch* Fluid Reservoir ..........7-22
8. Air Cleaner.......................................7-25
9. Fuse Box..........................................7-49
10. Negative Battery Terminal..............7-33
11. Positive Battery Terminal................7-33
* if equipped
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Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-20
Child restraint system / 3-33
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-41
Safety features of your vehicle
Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*
(5) Seat heater*/Seat heater (with air
ventilation, Driver’s seat)*
(6) Headrest
2nd row seat
(7) Seatback angle and folding
(8) Double folding*
(9) Headrest
(10) Armrest
3rd row seat*
(11) Seatback folding
(12) Headrest
* if equipped
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust the seat
while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control,
and an accident causing death,
serious injury, or property damage.
• Do not allow anything to interfere
with the normal position of the
seatback. Storing items against a
seatback or in any other way
interfering with proper locking of
a seatback could result in serious
or fatal injury in a sudden stop or
collision.
• Always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap portion of the seat belt snug and low
across the hips. This is the best
position to protect you in case of
an accident.
• In order to avoid unnecessary
and perhaps severe air bag
injuries, always sit as far back as
possible from the steering wheel
while maintaining comfortable
control of the vehicle.We recommend that your chest be at least
25 cm (10 inches) away from the
steering wheel.
WARNING - Driver respon-
sibility for passengers
WARNING
Front seat adjustment - manual
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Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up
and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the
seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
WARNING
OXM039002
WARNING
ing seat belts. Moving the seat
cushion forward may cause
strong pressure on the abdomen.
hands or other objects are not
caught in the seat mechanisms
while the seat is moving.
the floor or seat. When you operate the seat, gas may gush out of
the lighter and cause fire.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control switches located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving,
adjust the seat to the proper position so
you can easily control the steering wheel,
pedals and switches on the instrument
panel.
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WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle.
Seatback angle
Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seatbac k to the desired
angle. Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Headrest
The driver's and front passenger's seats
are equipped with a headrest for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and front passenger, but
also helps protect the head and neck in
the event of a rear collision.
OHM038048N
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