# Service bulletin PS229

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10091583
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-02\-14
- Manufacturer's number: PS229
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-12\-20
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

PITSTOP: 2013 KIA SORENTO CUSTOMER TIPS: IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER EDUCATE AND FAMILIARIZE CUSTOMERS ABOUT SOME OF THE FEATURES IN THEIR RECENTLY PURCHASED 2013 KIA VEHICLE, KIA MOTORS AMERICA WOULD LIKE ALL DEALERSHIP SERVICE PERSONNEL TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE MODEL TIPS OUTLINED HERE TO HELP MAXIMIZE OWNER SATISFACTION WITH CERTAIN FEATURES.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 KIA SORENTO

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [CS2304\_TSB\_R6](/bulletins/10243924.md), 2023-11-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI\-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2304\) \- 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 to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) or Body Control Module \(BCM\), or Intelligent Integrated Platform Module \(IPM\) system on certain 2011\-2015MY Sorento \(XMa\), 2016\-2020MY Sorento \(UMa\), and 2021\-2022MY Sorento \(MQ4a\) vehicles produced within the dates outlined on page 10, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti\-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation which activates when the vehicle is locked.
- [TSB\_ENG222\_R4](/bulletins/10205426.md), 2021-12-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES \- 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011\-2021MY vehicles \(refer to the tables on pages 8\-9 for applicable models and engine\), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
- [TSB\_SST067\_R1](/bulletins/10203695.md), 2021-12-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester \(BCT\) Special Service Tool \(SST\). The SST comes pre\-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressure, the SST may need to be re\-calibrated to ensure that the tool provides accurate readings when testing the engine rod bearing wear. The calibration and BCT measuring point maintenance is included in this bulletin.
- [PI1803YZ\_TSB\_R5](/bulletins/10203659.md), 2021-12-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 \(PI1803Y/Z\) \- 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 Technical Service Bulletin previously published PI1803 titled "Knock Sensor Detection System \- ECU Logic Improvement" equipped w/THETA II engine. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P1326 \(Knock Signal Range/Performance\).
- [PI2002YZ\_TSB\_R2](/bulletins/10201615.md), 2021-10-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 \(PI2002Y/Z\) \- 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 Technical Service Bulletin previously published in \(PI2002A, PI2002B and SC200\*\*1\) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System \- ECU Logic Improvement". Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P1326 \(Knock Signal Range/Performance\).
- [PI1803\_TSB\_R6](/bulletins/10199451.md), 2021-08-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN \- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803\_TSB\_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM \- ECU \- LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(PI1803\) \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit \(ECU\) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System \(KSDS\) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
- [TSB\_ENG222\_R1](/bulletins/10186041.md), 2021-02-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES \- 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011\-2019MY vehicles \(refer to table below for applicable model and engine\), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
- [PS443](/bulletins/10183431.md), 2020-12-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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
- [WTY016\_REIMB](/bulletins/10180663.md), 2020-10-05, Service bulletin: SEATS; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM \- This document is the notice to the vehicle owners, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen \(15\) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
- [WTY016\_OWNR](/bulletins/10180662.md), 2020-10-05, Service bulletin: SEATS; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM \- This document is the notice to the vehicle owners, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen \(15\) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.

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