2016 Kia SORENTO Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3
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Apr 17, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB-ELE100R4
NHTSA communication ID: 10109836
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TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (QF/TF) vehicles to address ?Incoming ring volume too loud? complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and Voice Recognition (VR).
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT (SA283) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the left and right front outside door handle assemblies on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 17, 2014 to January 25, 2016, which may experience a high effort / sticking feeling to open the front doors. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace both front outside door handle assemblies. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
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TSB: E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the E-CVVT cover and motor plug on some 2016MY Optima (JF/JFa), produced from August 29, 2015 to June 14, 2016, 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from December 10, 2015 to June 15, 2016, and 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 27, 2014 to June 14, 2016, which may exhibit a MIL ON with DTC P001000 and/or oil leakage in the E-CVVT motor plug of applicable vehicle models equipped with 2.4L GDI or 2.0 T-GDI engines.
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TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
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TSB: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, SOFWARE UPGRADE AND MILEAGE SETTING - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015MY~ Sedona (YP), 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY~ Forte (YD, YDm) vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
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TSB: PANORAMIC SUNROOF SLOW TO CLOSE AND/OR ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN CLOSING - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair a panoramic sunroof that exhibits a slow to close condition and/or abnormal noise when closing, on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles produced from October 27, 2014 through January 23, 2016. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to clean, lubricate, and replace the rear tilt levers to correct the concern.
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TSB: DARK BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 2.0) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the UVO 2.0 software on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 to April 26, 2016, which may experience a ?dark? back-up camera display in situations in which there is partial shade and bright sunlight causing high contrast. This may occur when backing out of a garage or when parked under trees and is dependent upon the sun position in the sky. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to improve the brightness of the back-up camera.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TPMS SENSOR REPLACEMENT (SA279) - This bulletin provides information regarding Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors on some 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from February 2, 2016 to November 3, 2016, which may exhibit a TPMS malfunction light illuminated. This concern is caused by the TPMS sensor status set to ?SHIP MODE? instead of ?PARK MODE? or ?DRIVE MODE?. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and if necessary, replace the TPMS sensor. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
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TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
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TSB: DARK BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 2.0) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the UVO 2.0 software on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 to April 26, 2016, which may experience a ?dark? back-up camera display in situations in which there is partial shade and bright sunlight causing high contrast. This may occur when backing out of a garage or when parked under trees and is dependent upon the sun position in the sky. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to improve the brightness of the back-up camera.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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TSB: AVN 4.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ?BLUETOOTH PHONEBOOK DOWNLOADS AT EVERY VEHICLE START? - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 4.0 (Audio/Video/Navigation) software on some Sorento (UMa) vehicles that frequently display a ?Priority phone pop-up? or ?Phonebook download pop-up? at vehicle startup. Additionally, voice guidance that the phonebook is downloading is heard and the customer is unable to stop or skip the voice guidance. This concern typically happens when more than one (1) phone has been paired. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to improve the AVN 4.0 logic.
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TSB: COMBINED TSB / SERVICE ACTION: BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (SA242) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both left and right front lower ball joints on some 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, originally sold in one of twenty-eight (28) salt belt states, produced from November 6, 2014 to December 23, 2015, which may experience an unusual noise from the front of the vehicle, over rough road surfaces. Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
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TSB: VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA240A) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade and inspection of the VCM motor (Actuation Test) of some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from August 28, 2015 through February 15, 2016, and some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 17, 2014 through February 3, 2016, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) system-related DTC: P200A00.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is generated when driving with the sunroof open. This logic allows the system to automatically switch from RECIRCULATION to FRESH mode when the sunroof is open.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
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TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, GDS/KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
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TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
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PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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TSB: E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2014 TO JUNE 14, 2016, 2016MY OPTIMA (JF/JFA), PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 29, 2015 TO JUNE 14, 2016, AND 2017MY SPORTAGE (QL) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 10, 2015 TO JUNE 15, 2016, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON WITH DTC P001000 AND/OR OIL LEAKAGE IN THE E-CVVT MOTOR PLUG OF APPLICABLE VEHICLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L GDI OR 2.0 T-GDI ENGINES. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO REPLACE THE E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG TO CORRECT THE CONCERN.
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PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254 AND C270354: C270254: CONTROL MODULE MASTER MISSING CALIBRATION / C270354: CONTROL MODULE SLAVE MISSING CALIBRATION
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION.
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TSB: PANORAMIC SUNROOF SLOW TO CLOSE AND/OR ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN CLOSING - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPAIR A PANORAMIC SUNROOF THAT EXHIBITS A SLOW TO CLOSE CONDITION AND/OR ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN CLOSING, ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 23, 2016. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN TO CLEAN, LUBRICATE, AND REPLACE THE REAR TILT LEVERS TO CORRECT THE CONCERN.
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TSB: ANDROID AUTO/APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA240) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND INSPECTION OF THE VCM MOTOR OF SOME 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 28, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AND SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2014 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2016, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTC: P200A00. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACEMENT OF THE VARIABLE CHARGE MOTION ACTUATOR (VCMA). DO NOT REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THIS CONCERN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THAT THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 8. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN PERFORMED TO THE VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
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SERVICE ACTION: TAIL GATE LATCH REPAIR (SA234) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING UPDATED COMPONENTS WITHIN THE REAR LATCH, ON SOME MANUAL TAIL GATE-EQUIPPED 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2014 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2015 THAT MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF NOT OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP), AND 2014-2015(MY) OPTIMA (QT/TF) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION (VR). FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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TSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014~2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF/QF), Forte (YD) and Sportage (SL) vehicles to address "Incoming ring volume too loud" complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition.
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COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION. FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
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TSB - VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA 220) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade and inspection of the VCM motor of some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 17, 2014 through December 21, 2015, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) system-related DTC; P200A00.
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TSB: VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA220) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND INSPECTION OF THE VCM MOTOR OF SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2015, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTC; P200A00. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACEMENT OF THE VARIABLE CHARGE MOTION ACTUATOR (VCMA). DO NOT REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THIS CONCERN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 8.
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TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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FRONT SEAT HEATER INOPERATIVE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN DIAGNOSING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF AN INOPERATIVE SEAT HEATER, FIRST, IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SYSTEM THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATER ONLY, OR SEAT HEATER WITH VENTILATION. THEN, FOLLOW STEPS IN THE BULLETIN.
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SERVICE ACTION: TMPS REPLACEMENT (SA213) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO CHECK OR REPLACE THE TPMS SENSORS FOR SOME 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA) AND 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 7TH, 2015 WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE TPMS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE CLUSTER, WITH DTC C131200, C131300, C131400, AND/OR C131500, EVEN WHEN THE INFLATION PRESSURE IN THE TIRE IS CORRECT. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION, KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS ON PAGE 8.
Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
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SERVICE ACTION: UVO UPGRADE - SORENTO (UMA), RIO (UB), SOUL (PS), AND SEDONA (YP) (SA209) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), RIO (UB), SOUL (PS) AND SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES (SEE PRODUCTION DATES ON PAGE 6). KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF THE AFFECTED VINS.
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TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA AUDIO HEAD UNITS USING A GDS, AND NOW, THE SAME FUNCTIONALITY IS AVAILABLE ON KDS. SOME TECHNICIANS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE BENEFITS THE AUM TOOL HAS TO OFFER. THE AUM ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR MULTIPLE USB FLASH DRIVES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS AND APPLICATIONS WHICH, IF MISAPPLIED, MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPER AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE AND/OR LOCKED UP HEAD UNIT. ADDITIONALLY, FIELD REPORTS HAVE INDICATED THAT USB DRIVES FOR AUDIO UPDATES ARE EASILY LOST OR MISPLACED.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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SIMPLIFIED UVO E-SERVICES ACTIVATION PROCEDURE - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE SIMPLIFIED ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH UVO E-SERVICES. (EXCLUDING 2016 K900 AND SOUL EV)
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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM - ALL MODELS EXCLUDING K900 AND SOUL EV -KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN ALL-NEW PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO IMPROVE INITIAL VEHICLE QUALITY DURING PDI AND ALSO DURING DELIVERY TO YOUR CUSTOMER
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SERVICE ACTION: SUNVISOR INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA197) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO MODIFY OR, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUN VISORS ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2015 WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE, OR CONSTANTLY ON VANITY LAMP. THIS CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY A SHORT TO GROUND CONDITION AT THE SUN VISOR PIVOT. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN TO APPLY A PREVENTIVE MODIFICATION TO THE HARNESS, OR TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED SUN VISOR. TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT THIS CONDITION, KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
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SERVICE ACTION: FRONT SEAT HEADREST REPAIR (SA196) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPAIR OR, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS OF SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT DETACHMENT OF THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HEADREST, AS SHOWN BELOW. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION, KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
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SERVICE ACTION: DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT (SA195) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE DOOR LATCHES ON CERTAIN SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MARCH 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE ALL FOUR (4) DOOR LATCHES WITH THE IMPROVED PARTS, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
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PITSTOP: CENTRAL GATEWAY OVERVIEW - THE 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) IS EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. THIS NEW SYSTEM UTILIZES A CENTRAL GATEWAY WHICH IS INTEGRATED INTO THE IPM. THE REDESIGNED IPM IS NOW KNOWN AS THE INTEGRATED GATEWAY POWER CONTROL MODULE (IGPM). ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF THIS SYSTEM IS THE ABILITY TO INSPECT THE RESISTANCE OF INDIVIDUAL CAN SYSTEMS, AT A CENTRALIZED CONNECTOR.
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"PITSTOP: INTERMITTENT NO SOUND FROM HEAD UNIT - ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AVN 4.0 NAVIGATION HEAD UNITS, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE AUDIO SYSTEM HAVING NO SOUND, INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE PIN(S) ON CONNECTOR M15-A (SEE DIAGRAM) BEHIND THE HEAD UNIT AND/OR ON CONNECTOR MF-21 ON THE PASSENGER SIDE KICK PANEL. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN. "
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TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the Direct Exchange Program (see Parts Bulletin 91-961-0005).
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TSB: 6-SPD. A/T ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET /RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE PCM/TCM. AFTER THE ADAPTIVE VALUES ARE RESET, THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER ADAPTIVE VALUES MUST BE RELEARNED BY DRIVING IN A PRECISE MANNER TO TEACH THE COMPUTER THE PROPER SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE FOR THE NEW TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER COMBINATION.
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PITSTOP: NOISE FROM REAR ON HARD ACCELERATION OR WHEN TURNING - WHEN DIAGNOSING AN UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE REAR OF A 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), EQUIPPED WITH ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 18TH, 2015, INSPECT THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT FOR EVIDENCE OF CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD DURING HARD ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, OR WHILE TURNING. IF CONTACT IS FOUND (SEE IMAGES), REFER TO THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
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PITSTOP: DTC P0315 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR VARIATION NOT LEARNED - WHEN ENCOUNTERING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE MISFIRE WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON IN THE DASH, CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF DTC P0315 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION NOT LEARNED. USE THE VMI TO VIEW THE SCOPE PATTERN OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL. VERIFY A GOOD EQUAL CRANKSHAFT SENSOR PATTERN IS PRESENT WITH NO DIPS OR VARIATION, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE A, IN THE SIGN WAVE PATTERN. IF THE PATTERN IS IDENTICAL TO FIGURE A, USE GDS/KDS TO PERFORM A CRANK SENSOR RELEARN PROCEDURE. IF THE PATTERN SHOWS A DIP OR VARIATION, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE B, REPLACE THE FLEX PLATE TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
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TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY NEW MODELS (DURING PDI INSPECTION OR AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE) OR COMPATIBILITY MISMATCHES THAT OCCUR AFTER HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
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TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY NEW MODELS (DURING PDI INSPECTION OR AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE) OR COMPATIBILITY MISMATCHES THAT OCCUR AFTER HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.
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PITSTOP: OIL INTRUSION INTO E-CVVT COVER - WHEN DIAGNOSING A DTC RELATED TO THE E-CVVT SYSTEM, REMOVE THE THE E-CVVT COVER AND CHECK FOR POSSIBLE OIL INTRUSION (A). THE ECVVT SYSTEM UTILIZES TWO SEALS TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF OIL AND/OR DUST A SEAL ON THE COVER (A) AND A SEAL THAT IS RECESSED IN THE ECVVT. IF OIL IS FOUND INSIDE THE COVER; THE COVER, THE OIL SEAL WITHIN THE E-CVVT ASSEMBLY AND THE E-CVVT ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE REPLACED. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THE SERVICE INFORMATION, AND IN THE VIDEO LINK BELOW, TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE OIL SEAL TO THE CORRECT DEPTH AND ALIGN THE COVER.
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PITSTOP: OIL INTRUSION INTO E-CVVT COVER - WHEN DIAGNOSING A DTC RELATED TO THE E-CVVT SYSTEM, REMOVE THE THE E-CVVT COVER AND CHECK FOR POSSIBLE OIL INTRUSION (A). THE ECVVT SYSTEM UTILIZES TWO SEALS TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF OIL AND/OR DUST A SEAL ON THE COVER (A) AND A SEAL THAT IS RECESSED IN THE ECVVT. IF OIL IS FOUND INSIDE THE COVER; THE COVER, THE OIL SEAL WITHIN THE E-CVVT ASSEMBLY AND THE E-CVVT ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE REPLACED. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THE SERVICE INFORMATION, AND IN THE VIDEO LINK BELOW, TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE OIL SEAL TO THE CORRECT DEPTH AND ALIGN THE COVER.
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PITSTOP: SUN VISOR LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE OR STAY ON - WHEN DIAGNOSING A CONCERN RELATED TO INOPERABLE, OR CONSTANTLY ON, SUN VISOR COURTESY LIGHTS, CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE INTERIOR LAMP 10A FUSE. IF THE FUSE IS BLOWN, INSPECT THE HARNESS ON BOTH SUN VISORS FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF FRAYED WIRING CAUSING A SHORT TO GROUND (A) OR A SEVERED HARNESS CREATING AN OPEN CIRCUIT. IF EITHER SUN VISOR HARNESS IS VISIBLY DAMAGED, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SUN VISOR TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN. FINALLY, REPLACE THE INTERIOR LAMP FUSE, IF NEEDED, AND TEST FOR PROPER SUN VISOR COURTESY LIGHT OPERATION.
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PITSTOP: SUN VISOR LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE OR STAY ON - WHEN DIAGNOSING A CONCERN RELATED TO INOPERABLE, OR CONSTANTLY ON, SUN VISOR COURTESY LIGHTS, CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE INTERIOR LAMP 10A FUSE. IF THE FUSE IS BLOWN, INSPECT THE HARNESS ON BOTH SUN VISORS FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF FRAYED WIRING CAUSING A SHORT TO GROUND (A) OR A SEVERED HARNESS CREATING AN OPEN CIRCUIT. IF EITHER SUN VISOR HARNESS IS VISIBLY DAMAGED, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SUN VISOR TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN. FINALLY, REPLACE THE INTERIOR LAMP FUSE, IF NEEDED, AND TEST FOR PROPER SUN VISOR COURTESY LIGHT OPERATION.
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PITSTOP: POWER TAIL GATE FUNCTIONALITY CONCERNS - WHEN DIAGNOSING A CONCERN RELATED TO POWER TAIL GATE (PTG) FUNCTIONALITY ON 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED PRIOR TO JANUARY 13, 2015, CLOSELY INSPECT CONNECTOR RR01 FOR EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. THIS CONNECTOR CAN BE ACCESSED BY REMOVING THE INTERIOR TAIL GATE TRIM, AS OUTLINED IN BODY > INTERIOR-EXTERIOR SECTION OF KGIS. IF CORROSION IS FOUND IN THE CONNECTOR (A), THE TAILGATE AND EXTERIOR GARNISH-SIDE HARNESS MUST BE REPLACED REFER TO EPC FOR APPLICABLE PART NUMBERS.
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PITSTOP: POWER TAIL GATE FUNCTIONALITY CONCERNS - WHEN DIAGNOSING A CONCERN RELATED TO POWER TAIL GATE (PTG) FUNCTIONALITY ON 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED PRIOR TO JANUARY 13, 2015, CLOSELY INSPECT CONNECTOR RR01 FOR EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. THIS CONNECTOR CAN BE ACCESSED BY REMOVING THE INTERIOR TAIL GATE TRIM, AS OUTLINED IN BODY > INTERIOR-EXTERIOR SECTION OF KGIS. IF CORROSION IS FOUND IN THE CONNECTOR (A), THE TAILGATE AND EXTERIOR GARNISH-SIDE HARNESS MUST BE REPLACED REFER TO EPC FOR APPLICABLE PART NUMBERS.
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"PITSTOP: ADDITION OF PIANO BLACK ACCENTS ON SXL MODELS - A RUNNING PRODUCTION CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), SXL TRIM ONLY, TO INCLUDE PIANO BLACK ACCENTS ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACKS AND ON THE SHIFT KNOB. THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 9TH, 2015. NOTE: VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE THIS DATE WILL NOT INCLUDE THESE CHANGES AND THESE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MIS-BUILDS. "
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"PITSTOP: UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION (AVN 4.0) FUNCTIONALITY AND REQUIRED USE OF USB CABLE - FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) EQUIPPED VEHICLES REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS: H UNABLE TO ACTIVATE ESERVICES OR UNABLE TO SEND DATA FROM HEAD UNIT H MESSAGE ¡§THE CONNECTED DEVICE DOES NOT SUPPORT UVO ESERVICES FEATURES¡¨ DISPLAYING ON THE HEAD UNIT SCREEN. H OR ,IN SOME CASES, AFTER RECENTLY APPLYING TSB ELE 066 TO THE 2014MY SOUL (PS) TO ADD ESERVICES FUNCTIONALITY. "
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PITSTOP: AIR INTAKE MODE CHANGES WHEN OPENING SUNROOF - WHEN ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE AIR INTAKE MODE SWITCHING FROM RECIRCULATION TO FRESH AIR MODE WITHOUT CUSTOMER INPUT; ON THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES IN THIS PITSTOP, THE HVAC LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO SWITCH THE AIR INTAKE MODE TO FRESH AIR, AUTOMATICALLY, WHEN OPENING THE SUNROOF. THIS IS DONE TO PREVENT EXHAUST GASES FROM ENTERING THE CABIN WHEN THE SUNROOF IS OPEN. THIS CONDITION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL OPERATION AND NOT A MALFUNCTION.
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PITSTOP: INTERMITTENT NO SOUND FROM HEAD UNIT - ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AVN 4.0 NAVIGATION HEAD UNITS, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE AUDIO SYSTEM HAVING NO SOUND, INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE PIN(S) ON CONNECTOR M15-A (SEE DIAGRAM). FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
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OWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA SORENTO OWNER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE LOGIC FOR THE ADVANCED SMART CRUISE CONTROL IN CERTAIN 2016 MY SORENTO SX LIMITED (SXL) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L V6 ENGINE AND TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE.
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DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA SERVICE MANAGERS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOGIC FOR THE ADVANCED SMART CRUISE CONTROL (ASCC) IN CERTAIN 2016 MY SORENTO SX LIMITED (SXL) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L V6 ENGINE AND TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON AN INCLINE OF 6% OR GREATER, THE ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE SPEED SET BY THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE SPEED TO FALL BELOW THE SET SPEED WITHOUT AN ABILITY TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE DRIVER CANCELS THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS ISSUE DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS NOT ENGAGED.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOGIC TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE ADVANCED SMART CRUISE CONTROL (ASCC) IN CERTAIN 2016 MY SORENTO SX LIMITED (SXL) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L V6 ENGINE AND THE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: PCM LOGIC REPROGRAMMING (SC118) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOGIC FOR THE ADVANCED SMART CRUISE CONTROL (ASCC) IN CERTAIN 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) SX LIMITED (SXL) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L V6 ENGINE, TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE AND PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 26, 2015. THE VEHICLES IN QUESTION MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE SPEED SET BY THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WHEN DRIVEN ON AN INCLINE OF 6% OR GREATER. TO RESOLVE THIS CONCERN, KIA HAS DECIDED TO REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOGIC. TO INSTALL THE NEW LOGIC, THE PCM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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PITSTOP: MICRO 2 BLADE-STYLE FUSES IN NEW VEHICLES - TECHNICIANS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), 2015MY K900 (KH), 2015MY SOUL (PS), 2015MY SOUL EV (PS EV) AND 2015MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH MICRO 2 BLADE-STYLE FUSES (A) IN THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX AND THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX.
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PITSTOP: - ICY ROAD WARNING INDICATOR LOGIC - THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE OPERATION LOGIC FOR THE ICY ROAD WARNING INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE (A) WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 40°F (4°C) TO WARN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ICY ROAD. PRIOR TO ILLUMINATING, THE WARNING LIGHT WILL BLINK 10 TIMES AND A WARNING CHIME WILL SOUND 3 TIMES.
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KIA 2016 MY SORENTO SXL: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM)LOGIC FOR THE ADVANCED SMART CRUISE CONTROL IN CERTAIN 2016 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L V6 ENGINE. *LJ
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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KIA 2011-2016 MY SPORTAGE : THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR ON CERTAIN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE EQUIPPED SPORTAGE VEHICLES, WILL EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE AWD SYSTEM WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *LJ
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TSB: TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS - IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER EDUCATE AND FAMILIARIZE CUSTOMERS IN REGARDS TO SOME OF THE FEATURES IN THEIR 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLE, KIA MOTORS AMERICA WOULD LIKE ALL DEALERSHIP SERVICE PERSONNEL TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH CERTAIN VEHICLE FEATURES, AS OUTLINED BELOW, TO HELP MAXIMIZE OWNER SATISFACTION.
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PITSTOP: INTERIOR LIGHTING KIT WILL ONLY ILLUMINATE IN RED - IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER MATCH THE FACTORY LIGHTING COLOR ON 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) MODELS, THE LOGIC FOR THE PORT/DEALER INSTALLED INTERIOR LIGHTING OPTION KIT (P/N C6F55 AC100) HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ILLUMINATE ONLY IN CONSTANT RED (A). ALTHOUGH THE LED LIGHTS ARE CAPABLE OF DISPLAYING MULTIPLE COLORS, THE CONTROL MODULE LOGIC WILL ONLY ALLOW FOR ILLUMINATION IN RED.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · INTERIOR LIGHTING.
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"PITSTOP: CREAKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - WHEN DIAGNOSING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A CREAKING OR POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING, INSPECT THE TWO (2) REARMOST SUB-FRAME BOLTS (A) TO VERIFY THE CORRECT BOLT WAS INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE CORRECT BOLT SHOULD HAVE A RAISED HEXAGONAL CROWN AND AN IRREGULARLY-SHAPED FLANGE (FIG B). IF THE INCORRECT BOLT IS FOUND TO BE INSTALLED, REMOVE AND REPLACE USING P/N 62492 C5000. "
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PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEADUNIT AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES BETWEEN NAVIGATION HEAD UNITS AND SD CARDS WHEN REPLACING HEAD UNITS FOR MULTIMEDIA ISSUES. IF AFTER REPLACING A NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT THE ORIGINAL SD CARD DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE:
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
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KIA 2016 MY SORENTO: TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES ARE: DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM, BLIND SPOT DETECTING, LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM, BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY, STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, ETC. *LJ
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: A/C SUCTION HOSE/PIPE INSPECTION AND/OR MODIFICATION (SA183) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE ROUTING FOR THE A/C SUCTION HOSE/PIPE ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2014 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2015, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTACT BETWEEN THE A/C SUCTION HOSE/PIPE AND THE COMPRESSOR PULLEY. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
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PITSTOP: ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES THE ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2016MY SORENTO (UMA). IN THE EVENT A WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED, ENSURE YOUR ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT HAS THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS PROGRAMMED INTO THE PC DATABASE. ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS SUBMITTED WITH THE IMPROPER ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHARGE-BACK. A BEFORE AND AFTER PRINT-OUT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH EACH WARRANTY CLAIM AND MUST INCLUDE THE VIN, RO NUMBER, MODEL AND MODEL YEAR.
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PITSTOP: FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER IDENTIFICATION - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO PART NUMBER AND FITMENT IDENTIFICATION FOR THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER ON SORENTO (UMA). REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW TO QUICKLY IDENTIFY THE CORRECT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER BY MODEL.