Engine compartment
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir ................7-15
2. Engine Oil Filler Cap ........................7-14
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir.......................7-18
4. Air Cleaner .......................................7-23
5. Fuse Box ..........................................7-43
6. Negative Battery Terminal..........6-4/7-27
7. Positive Battery Terminal............6-4/7-27
8. Radiator Cap..............................6-6/7-17
9. Engine Oil Dipstick ...........................7-14
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir..7-22
11. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir* ....7-19
* : if equipped
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Manual transaxle
Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has five forward
gears.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the ne ...
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2009 Kia Sorento is a midsize SUV offered in two trim levels: LX and EX.
The Sorento LX comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control,
air-conditioning, full power accessories, clot ...
Powertrains and Performance
All Sorento trim levels come standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
rated at 175 horsepower and 169 pound-feet of torque. The base model has a
six-speed manual transmission, while the othe ...


