Kia Sorento: Maintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary


Severe driving conditions
A- Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B- Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances C-Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D-Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E-Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
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 106 mph (170 km/h)
K-Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Normal maintenance schedule
Explanation of scheduled maintenance itemsRoof Antenna Removal
1.
Remove the rear roof trim.
(Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")
2.
Disconnect the power cable (A).
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Hood Adjustment
Adjust Hood
1.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B)
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2.
Adjust th ...