warning KIA SORENTO PHEV 2022 Features and Functions Guide

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Rotary Dial Shifter Knob – Shift-by-Wire
(Center Console)
(Steering Wheel)
P: Park – To shift into Park from any gear, press the Park (P) button A on the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob while the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed
Rotate the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the Drive (D) position .
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter B once to shift up or down one gear .
For illustrative purposes only . Your actual steering wheel and/or paddle shifters may var y .
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for additional information on Automatic Gear Shift operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information .
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
COMFORTTERRAIN
P
R
D
N
AUTO
HOLD
A
BB
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
Sportmatic® Shifting Video
QR CODE
CENTER PANEL
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Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A . Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake*
The EPB will automatically release when the brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (Drive) .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure that the indicator light is OFF .
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal . Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button B on the center panel below the gear shift . Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened .
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD button B is pressed On, the indicator will illuminate white . While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white .
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green .
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO HOLD button B is manually pressed Off or when the EPB is manually turned On .
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer .
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
REMINDERS:

As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON

If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving

A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Auto Hold*
REMINDERS:

Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse

To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle

Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped . Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
ECO
MUD
SAND
SNOW
COMFORT
TERRAIN
P
R
D
N
AUTO
HOLD
(But ton on center console below gear shift; But ton location may var y by model)
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information . Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators .
A
B
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
QR CODE
•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL

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SEATING
S E AT I N G
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 0
Up/down adjustment:
•To raise the headrest, pull headrest up A to the desired position
•To lower the headrest, press the button B, then press the headrest down C
Forward/backward adjustment*:
•Pull the headrest forward/backward D to one of three positions
•When forward, to move the headrest to the furthest backward position, pull it fully forward then release
Driver Position Memory System*†1 8
The integrated system stores into memory the position of the Driver ’s Seat and the Outside Rearview Mirrors .
To store positions into memory, first place the Gear Shift into P (Park) while the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position . Then:
1 . Adjust the Driver ’s Seat and the Outside Mirrors
2 . Press the SET button E on the control panel . System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons F within 5 seconds . The system will beep twice when memory has been stored
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REMINDER: Do not at tempt to operate the driver position memor y system while the vehicle is moving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .
REMINDERS:

The headrest only moves up and down as described above . It does not adjust for ward or backward

Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
EF
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath .
QUICK TIP
(Type A)(Type A)
B
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SEATING
S E AT I N GRefer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
(Located on rear quar ter-trim panels)
Press buttons A to release and automatically fold 2nd-Row Seatback down .
2nd-Row Auto-Folding Seat*†1 4
For more information on 2nd-Row Auto Folding Seat operation, refer to the Owner ’s Manual .
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information . Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
2nd & 3rd Row Folding Seats Video
Unfastening Center Seatbelt Video
QR CODE
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Unfastening Center Seat Belt
1 . If Seat Belt is buckled, press the release button on the buckle
2 . To retract the 2nd-Row Center Seatbelt B into the headliner, press the “release button” on the buckle by inserting the seat belt tongue plate C in the small slot on the center buckle D
B
C
D
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Sunvisor†1 9
Use the Sunvisor to shield from direct light through the front or side windows . Slide or swing the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield from all direct light
•The Sunvisor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly
•Do not operate the vehicle if the Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y

Be aware of the seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to and from the front or side windows
Mechanical Key shown .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
•Turn clockwise once to unlock the Driver ’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise once to lock All Doors
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .

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HOLD
HOLD
HOLDHOLD
HOLD
Power Liftgate*†1 2
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to automatically open/close the Liftgate .
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button B until the Liftgate begins to open . Press and hold again to automatically close .
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release button C on the exterior of the Liftgate .
Automatically close by pressing the Power Liftgate Close button D .
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment
The height setting of a fully opened liftgate (tailgate) can be adjusted by the following steps:
1 . Position the liftgate manually to the preferred height
2 . Press the Power Liftgate Close button D more than 3 seconds
3 . A system beep will sound twice indicating the height setting has been saved
The liftgate will then open to the set height . To change setting again, repeat steps 1-3 .
(Located on Liftgate inside lip near latch)
(Located on lower Liftgate exterior)
(Button located on Driver’s Panel)
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options .
REMINDER: When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons .
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
Power Liftgate Height Adjustment Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODE
REMINDER: Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the but ton a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate .
A
B
C
D
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S

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See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop button is OFF .
Map/Room Lamp Operation
•Press lens A to turn the Driver ’s/Passenger ’s Map Lamps ON/OFF . This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front passenger .
•Press button B to turn all the Map/Room Lamps ON/OFF

Press button C to turn the Map/Room Lamp ON, for 30 seconds, when a door is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or the ignition is turned OFF . When pressed and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately 30 seconds .
•Press button D to turn the Room Lamp ON/OFF
Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled through multidirectional lever & push button switches E . The ignition needs to be ON to operate the sunroof/sunshade .
REMINDER: The sunroof can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off . If the front doors are opened, the sunroof cannot be operated even within the 30-second period .
To slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•Auto Open: Slide the lever E backward to the farthest position and release
•Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E forward to the first position (first detent) and release
Tilting the Sunroof open/closed:
•Open/Raise: Push lever E upward
•Close/Lower: Push lever E forward
•Auto Close Sunroof and Sunshade: Slide the Sunroof lever E forward to the farthest position
PASSENGER
AIR BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
(Front overhead console. Buttons may vary)
(Center of cabin)
REMINDERS:

The Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving

Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
BB
C
DE
A
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
Sunroof Operation Video
QR CODE
•When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 5 seconds after the system is in the armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction .
QUICK TIP
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S

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Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Lever located near floor below Driver ’s Panel) (Latch located inside hood)
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock in place .
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch B to the left inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
3 . It will open by itself after it has been raised about half way
REMINDER: Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake .
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
AB
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)
Ensure the Fuel Cap is securely tightened (one-click on the Plug-In Hybrid) to prevent the Check Engine light / Malfunction Indicator from illuminating .
To open the Fuel Filler lid:
1. Hybrid - Press the right center edge of the Fuel Filler lid C
Plug-In Hybrid - Press the Fuel Filler Lid Release button D, located on Driver ’s Panel, left of Steering Wheel
2 . Pull the Fuel Filler lid out to fully open and place the Fuel Cap in the holder E
3 . To open the Fuel Cap, turn it counterclockwise F
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
C
E
F
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
One-Click Fuel Cap Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:

Hybrid: The Fuel Filler Lid lock will unlock/open only when the unlock but ton on the Smar t Key is pressed, central door unlock but ton is pressed or the driver ’s side door is unlocked

To lock the Fuel Filler Lid, press the lock but ton on the Smar t Key or lock central door lock but ton

All doors and Fuel Filler Lid will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph
Fuel Filler Lid Release
(But ton located on Driver ’s Panel, left of Steering Wheel - Hybrid only)
D
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S

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Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder safety belts to remain unlocked during normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort .
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seatbelt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injur y .
ODS is designed to detect the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly .
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the
airbag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate .
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†1 1 /
Passenger Airbag†2 Off Indicator
PASSENGER
AIR BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt .
Seat Belts†1 5
To properly fasten your seat belts:
1 .
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
2 .
Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible C . Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion D
PRESS
REMINDER: Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash . The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat .
See section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks*
Located on the rear edge of the rear
passenger doors . Use the mechanical ignition key to the Child-Protector Rear Door Lock to the lock position to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear doors .
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Locks are located on the rear passenger ’s door jamb .
(Lock located on rear passenger inside door jamb)
(ODS light is located on map/room lamp ceiling console)
PASSENGER
AIR BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
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B
C
D
The seat belt warning chime operates for the driver ’s seat only .
QUICK TIP
SAFETYF E AT U R E S
SAFETY FEATURES

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