Kia Sorento 2023 Manual page 11

Introduction
Biodiesel (for New Zealand)
Commercially supplied diesel blends of
no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu-
els exceeding 7% made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), vegetable oil methyl
ester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceed-
ing 7% with biodiesel will cause
increased wear or damage to the engine
and fuel system. Repairs or replacement
of worn or damaged components due to
the use of fuels not in our recommenda-
tions will not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
CAUTION
僅 Never use any fuel, whether diesel or
B7 biodiesel or otherwise, that fails to
meet the latest petroleum industry
specification. (if equipped)
僅 Never use any fuel additives or treat-
ments that are not recommended or
approved by the vehicle manufac-
turer. (if equipped)
Biodiesel (for Thailand/Indone-
sia/Malaysia)
Use commercially supplied diesel blends
containing up to 7% biodiesel and meet-
ing EN14214 or equivalent specifications,
commonly known as "B7 diesel", for your
vehicle. (EN stands for "European Norm")
We highly recommend using B7 diesel.
The diesel engines are compatible with
B30 diesel complying with EN16709 or
ASTM D7467.
Don't use improper fuels like home
brewed fuel, biodiesel greater than 30%.
If improper fuels are used, the engine
may be damaged.
Since biodiesel fuels degrade more eas-
ily (faster) than diesel fuels not contain-
ing biodiesel, do not store them in the
fuel tank for more than 1 month.
If you plan to leave your vehicle unused
for more than a month with fuel (from
B7 to B30) filled less than 1/4, fill your
vehicle's fuel tank with pure petroleum-
based diesel, B7 or lower, before starting
the engine. Then run your vehicle for at
least 30 minutes.
If filled more than 1/4, make sure to
drain the fuel from the fuel tank before
starting the engine. Then fill with a pure
petroleum-based diesel fuel, B7 or lower,
to run your vehicle for at least 30 min-
utes.
Avoid direct sunlight as much as possi-
ble when leaving the vehicle unattended
for a long time.
Repairs or replacement of worn or dam-
aged components due to the use of fuels
not in our recommendations will not be
covered by your vehicle warranty.
Using Biodiesel may degrade accelera-
tion performance and fuel economy.
Fuel requirements
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