2010 Kia Sorento Owners Manual

XM CAN (ENG) FOREWORD.QXP 11/26/2009 11:31 AM Page 1 kia, the company Congratulations! Your selection of a KIA was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of a KIA vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like “What is a KIA? “, “Who is KIA? “, “What does `KIA’ mean? “. Here are some answers. First, KIA is the oldest car company in Korea. It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.

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1-5 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-6 1 XM CAN (ENG) 1.QXP 11/26/2009 11:33 AM Page 2 Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL A010000AAM We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual. Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions. The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. Use the index when looking for a specific area or subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual. Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want. 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. 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. NOTICE A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided. 1 2 XM CAN (ENG) 1.QXP 11/26/2009 11:33 AM Page 3 Introduction FUEL REQUIREMENTS A020101AHM-EU A020103AUN-EU Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling. CAUTION Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.) WARNING · Do not “top off ” after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling. · Tighten the cap until it clicks, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate. · Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. 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. 1 3 XM CAN (ENG) 1.QXP 11/26/2009 11:33 AM Page 4 Introduction “E85 ” fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “E85 ” is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85 ” may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle’s engine and fuel system. KIA recommends that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 10%. A020104AUN A020105AUN Use of MTBE KIA recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle. Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle performance and produce vapor lock or hard starting. Do not use methanol Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system. A020106AUN CAUTION Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance problems caused by the use of “E85 ” fuel. CAUTION Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance problems that are caused by the use of fuels containing methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.) Gasolines for cleaner air To help contribute to cleaner air, KIA recommends that you use gasolines treated with detergent additives, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System. A020107AUN CAUTION Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any gasohol product which impairs drivability. Operation in foreign countries If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to: · Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance. · Determine that acceptable fuel is available. 1 4 XM CAN (ENG) 1.QXP 11/26/2009 11:33 AM Page 5.

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