2015 Kia Sorento OEM Service & Repair Manual

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General Information Important Safety Notice Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as personal safety of the operator. The service procedures and descriptions in this shop manual provide general direction for a service and repair. Procedure, techniques, tools, and parts for service including the skill of the technician vary. It is impossible to provide advice or caution as to each case in this manual. Accordingly, anyone who intends to use a replacement part, service procedure, or tool, which is not recommended b the vehicle manufacturer, must first assure thoroughly that neither their personal safety nor the safe operation of the veh will be first jeopardized by the replacement part, service procedure, or tool they select. Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness will cause death or serious injury. Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness may cause death or serious injury. Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness may cause personal injury. Gives you information that will prevent you from making errors that could damage the vehicle. Gives you added information that will help you complete a particular procedure. The following list contains some general WARNINGS that you should follow while working on a vehicle. • Always wear safety glasses for eye protection. • Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle. • Make sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position, unless otherwise required by the procedure. • Set the parking brake when working on the vehicle. If you have an automatic transaxle, set in park unless instructe otherwise for a specific operation. • Place supporters against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to help prevent the vehicle from moving. • Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. • Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts when the engine is running, especially the drive belts. • To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe, catal converter and muffler. • Do not smoke while working on a vehicle. • To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry, and loose clothing before beginning to wor on a vehicle. • When it is necessary to work under the hood, keep hands and other objects clear of the radiator fan blades! You vehicle may be equipped with a cooling fan that may turn on, even though the ignition switch is in the OFF position For this reason care should be taken to ensure that the radiator fan electric motor is completely disconnected whe working under the hood and the engine is not running. General Information Identification Number Locations C:\Users\ej20\Desktop\KI 15\Sorento 2015\General Information.mht 2014-06-10 www.dardoor.com chodina@live.co.uk chodina@live.co.uk

Identification Number Description Vehicle Identification Number C:\Users\ej20\Desktop\KI 15\Sorento 2015\General Information.mht 2014-06-10 www.dardoor.com chodina@live.co.uk chodina@live.co.uk

1. World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) - 5XY : MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports Utility Vehicle)/RV(Recreational Vehicle) 2. Vehicle line - K : SORENTO 3. Model & Series - S : Low grade (L) - T : Middle-Low grade (GL) - U : Middle grade (GLS, JSL, TAX) - V : Middle-High grade (HGS) - W : High grade (TOP) 4. Body/Cabin type, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 5XY - 1 : Wagon 4×2 Class-A - 2 : Wagon 4×2 Class-B - 3 : Wagon 4×2 Class-C - 4 : Wagon 4×2 Class-D - 5 : Wagon 4×2 Class-E - 6 : Wagon 4×2 Class-F - 7 : Wagon 4×2 Class-G - A : Wagon 4×4 Class-A - B : Wagon 4×4 Class-B - C : Wagon 4×4 Class-C - D : Wagon 4×4 Class-D - E : Wagon 4×4 Class-E - F : Wagon 4×4 Class-F - G : Wagon 4×4 Class-G 5. Restraint system, Brake system 5XY Code Seat belt Front air bag Knee air bag Side air bag Curtain air bag Driver's Passenger's Driver's Passenger's 1st row 2nd row 3rd row 1st row 2nd row 3rd ro A ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × B ○ ○ ○ × × × × × × × × C ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ ○ D ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ × ○ ○ × E ○ ○ × × × × × × × × × F ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × × × × × N ○ × × × × × × × × × × H ○ ○ ○ ○ × ○ × × ○ ○ ○ 6. Engine type - 6 : Gasoline engine 2.4 (Theta-II GDI) - 7 : Gasoline engine 3.3 (Lambda-II GDI) 7. Check digit or Driver’s side & Transmission - Check digit : 0 ~ 9, × C:\Users\ej20\Desktop\KI 15\Sorento 2015\General Information.mht 2014-06-10 www.dardoor.com chodina@live.co.uk chodina@live.co.uk

8. Model year - D : 2013, E : 2014, F : 2015, G : 2016 … 9. Plant of production - G : Georgia (U.S.A) 10. Vehicle production sequence number - 000001 ~ 999999 Engine Number 1. Engine fuel - G : Gasoline 2. Engine range - 4 : 4 cycle 4 cylinder - 6 : 4 cycle 6 cylinder 3. Engine development order and capacity - D : Lambda engine (Gasoline) - K : Theta engine (Gasoline) 4. Engine Capacity - H : 3342cc (Lambda-II GDI engine) - J : 2359cc (Theta- GDI engine) 5. Production year - D : 2013, E : 2014, F : 2015, G : 2016 … 6. Plant of production - A : Asan (Korea) - B : Beijing (China) - H : Hwasung (Korea) - K : Montgomery (U.S.A) - M : Chennai (India) - P : Poseung (Korea) - S : Sohari (Korea) - T : Izmit (Turkey) - U : Ulsan (Korea) - W : Shandong (China) - Z : Zilina (Slovakia) - 1 : Yancheng (China) 7. Engine production sequence number - 000001 ~ 999999 Transaxle Number Manual C:\Users\ej20\Desktop\KI 15\Sorento 2015\General Information.mht 2014-06-10 www.dardoor.com chodina@live.co.uk chodina@live.co.uk

1. Model - S : M6GF2 2. Production year - D : 2013, E : 2014, F : 2015, G : 2016 … 3. Plant of production - J : Hwasung (Korea) 4. Final gear ratio - D : 5.071 / 3.737 5. Transaxle production sequence number - 000001 ~ 999999 Automatic 1. Model - FB: A6MF2 (Theta-II 2.4 GDI, 2WD, water cooling) - FD: A6MF2 (Theta-II 2.4 GDI, 4WD, water cooling) - BB: A6LF2 (Lambda-II 3.3 GDI, 2WD, water cooling) - BD: A6LF2 (Lambda-II 3.3 GDI, 4WD, water cooling) 2. Production year - D : 2013, E : 2014, F : 2015, G : 2016 … 3. Gear ratio - H : 3.648 - C : 3.041 4. Detailed classification - F : Theta-II 2.4 GDI (A6MF2, 2WD) - C : Theta-II 2.4 GDI (A6MF2, 4WD) - B : Lambda-II 3.3 GDI (A6LF2, 2WD/4WD) 5. Plant of production - 2 : HPT Plant 2 - 4 : HPT Plant 4 - U : Ulsan Plant 1 - S : Ulsan Plant 2 - H : Hwasung 6. Transaxle production sequence number - 000001 ~ 999999 Paint Code C:\Users\ej20\Desktop\KI 15\Sorento 2015\General Information.mht 2014-06-10 www.dardoor.com chodina@live.co.uk chodina@live.co.uk

Code Color UD Clear White SWP Snow White Pearl 3D Bright Silver K3G Glittering Metal EAB Sage Green K3N Golden Beat NBM Mahogany Brown K3R Temptation Red UAA Cosmic Blue ABP Aurora Black General Information Warning And Caution Labels 1. Fan caution 2. Radiator cap caution 3. Battery caution C:\Users\ej20\Desktop\KI 15\Sorento 2015\General Information.mht 2014-06-10 www.dardoor.com chodina@live.co.uk chodina@live.co.uk

Battery Caution Label Description Warning / Caution Label (Cont'd) A. Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the battery. B. Wear eye protection when charging or working near a battery. Always provide ventilation when working in an enclos space. • When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on acid to leak resulting in personal injury. Lift with a batt carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. • Never attempt to change the battery when the battery cables are connected. • The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never touch these components with the engine running or the ignition switched on. C. Keep batteries out of the reach of children because batteries contain highly corrosive SULFURIC ACID. Do not allo battery acid to contact your skin, eyes, clothing or paint finish. D. If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medi attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth until medical attention is received. If electrolyte gets on your skin, throughly wash the contacted area. If you feel a pain or a burning sensation, get medic attention immediately. E. Always read the following instructions carefully when handing a battery. C:\Users\ej20\Desktop\KI 15\Sorento 2015\General Information.mht 2014-06-10 www.dardoor.com chodina@live.co.uk chodina@live.co.uk

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