Kia Sorento: First generation BL (2003–2009)
The Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV, launched in 2003. Sales of the Sorento have been strong, becoming Kia's best-selling model in the United States. It was released at the same time as the Mitsubishi Outlander. The first generation Kia Sorento was a traditional truck-based (body-on-frame) SUV. It was very capable off-road, with an automatic four-wheel drive system featuring low range gearing.
Second Generation XM (2011-2026)
A redesigned crossover (car-based) Sorento (codename XMA) was launched in South Korea in 2009. It is Kia's first model to be manufactured in the United States, in KIA's new US$1 billion West Point, Ge ...
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OBD-II review
1. Overview
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of On Board
Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning with the 1988 model
year. The first phase, O ...
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable.
2.
Disconnect the accelerator position sensor connector (A). ...
Compressor Oil Specification
1.
The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas
the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never
be mixed.
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- Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual
