Get Introduction Guide for Kia Sorento SUV Second Generation (2011-2015)

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

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We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your vehi-

cle. 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 CAU-

TION 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 vari-

ous road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided 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 manu-

al. 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.

✽✽

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-

ful information is being provided.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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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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 emis-

sions and spark plug fouling.

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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 prob-

lems 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 manufactur-

er’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.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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, oth-

erwise the Check Engine

light will illuminate.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

Introduction

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-

prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per-

cent 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 exceed-

ing 10%.

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Use of MTBE

KIA recommends avoiding fuels contain-

ing 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.

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Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-

formance and damage components of

the fuel system.

Fuel Additives

KIA recommends that you use good

quality gasolines treated with detergent

additives such as TOP TIER Detergent

Gasoline, which help prevent deposit for-

mation 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.)

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 author-

ized KIA dealer along with information on

how to use them. Do not mix other addi-

tives.

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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

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and any performance prob-

lems 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.)

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs dri-

vability.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

does not cover damage to the fuel

system or any performance prob-

lems caused by the use of “E85” fuel.

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As with other vehicles of this type, failure

to operate this vehicle correctly may

result in loss of control, an accident or

vehicle rollover.

Specific design characteristics (higher

ground clearance, track, etc.) give this

vehicle a higher center of gravity than

other types of vehicles. In other words

they are not designed for cornering at the

same speeds as conventional 2-wheel

drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or

abrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to oper-

ate this vehicle correctly may result in

loss of control, an accident or vehicle

rollover. Be sure to read the “Reducing

the risk of a rollover” driving guide-

lines, in section 5 of this manual.

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No special break-in period is needed. By

following a few simple precautions for the

first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to

the performance, economy and life of

your vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• While driving, keep your engine speed

(rpm, or revolutions per minute)

between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for long

periods of time, either fast or slow.

Varying engine speed is needed to

properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-

cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-

erly.

• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3

minutes at one time.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000

km (1,200 miles) of operation.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSVEHICLE HANDLING

INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Seat Belt Warning Light

Turn Signal Indicator

ABS Warning Light*

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid

Warning Light

Malfunction Indicator*

Immobilizer Indicator*

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

* if equipped

Tailgate Open Warning Light

❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

Charging System Warning Light

Door Ajar Warning Light

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Front Fog Light Indicator*

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

Air Bag Warning Light*

Shift Pattern Indicator

ESC Indicator*

ESC OFF 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

indicator*

Cruise SET Indicator*

High Beam Indicator

Introduction for Your Kia Sorento SUV Second Generation (2011-2015)

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