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 itemsSystem settings
Press the
key
Select [System]
Select menu through
TUNE knob
Memory Information
Displays currently used memory and total system memory.
Select [Memory Information]
OK The currently us ...
Overhead Console Lamp Inspection
Remove the overhead console lamp assembly then check for continuity between
terminals. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the map lamp switch.
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Heater Core Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater -"Heater Unit")
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