Maintenance
POWER STEERING
In the event the power steering system Power steering hose
requires frequent addition of fluid, the
vehicle should be inspected by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Check the connections for oil leaks,
severe damage and the twists in the
power steering hose before driving.
CAUTION
•
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
vehicle for prolonged periods
with a low power steering fluid
level.
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Checking the power steering fluid
level
• Never start the engine when the
reservoir tank is empty.
•
When adding fluid, be careful that
dirt does not get into the tank.
With the vehicle on level ground, check
the fluid level in the power steering reser-
voir periodically. The fluid should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir at the normal tem-
perature.
Before adding power steering fluid, thor-
oughly clean the area around the reser-
voir cap to prevent power steering fluid
contamination.
•
Too little fluid can make the steer-
ing wheel heavier or strange
noise can be generated.
• The use of the non-specified fluid
could reduce the effectiveness of
the power steering wheel and
cause damage to it.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level.
Use only the specified power steering
fluid.
(Refer
to
"Recommended
Lubricants" later in this section.)
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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