brake KIA SORENTO PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button*†6
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and while the vehicle is moving backward, the outside rearview mirrors A will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking
When the left or right mirror buttons B are depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will operate (LED lit)
To turn OFF the function, press the buttons to the center position.
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
•The Engine Start/Stop Button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved to any position except R (Reverse)

Outside rearview mirror buttons are not depressed
REMINDER: When one of the outside rear view mirror switches are not depressed (LED lit), the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal
2
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF: Press the Engine Start/Stop button
To use the Engine Start/Stop button, you must have the Smart Key fob inside the vehicle
REMINDERS:

In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds

If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
(But ton/switch panel located on Driver ’s Door)
With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
•When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton once (amber light)
ON position
•When already in the ACC position (amber light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (red light)

When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton t wice (red light)
Keeping the vehicle in the ACC or ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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OFFOFF
AUTO
OFFOFF
AUTO
REMINDERS:

High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions
Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph

If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you when the high beam is off, the high beam will turn on without High Beam Assist canceled If the lever is pulled towards you when the high beam is on by High Beam Assist, low beam will be on and the High Beam Assist will turn off

If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously

When HBA is not working properly, the ‘Check High Beam Assist system’ warning message will appear and warning light will appear on the cluster See an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the day time
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and push the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
High Beam Assist (HBA)
To operate:
•Rotate the switch to change the Headlight function A
•Push the lever to turn the High Beams ON B
•Pull the lever to flash the Headlights/High Beams C
AUTO Light position* – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* – DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will turn on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the
following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Engine is turned off
•Headlight switch is in the OFF position
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light / HBA* / DRL*
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS
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B

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50 *IF EQUIPPEDSORENTO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Rotary Dial Shifter Knob – Shift-by-Wire (SWB)
(Center Console)
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: The system changes from automatic mode to manual mode when you 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 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for additional information on Automatic Gear Shift operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
COMFORTTERRAIN
P
R
D
N
AUTO
HOLD
A
(Steering Wheel)
BB
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Rotary Dial Shifter Video
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See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
CENTER PANEL
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52 *IF EQUIPPEDSORENTO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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
AUTO
HOLD
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
TERRAIN
P
R
D
N
(But ton on center console below gear shift; But ton location may var y by model)
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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•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
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65 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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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
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E
F
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
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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)
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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(up to 64,000 miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS8,00016,00024,00032,00040,00048,00056,00064,000
Add fuel additiveCPPPPPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPPPPPP
Engine Oil & Oil Filter (Full Synthetic Oil)RRRRRRRR
Climate control air filterIRIRIRIR
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIRIIRII
Brake fluidIIIIIRII
HSG (Hybrid star ter and generator) beltFIIIIIIIR
Battery conditionIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIIIIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIII
Cooling SystemIIIIIIII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
Propeller Shaft (AWD)IIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Fuel tank air filter/fuel tank, and fuel caps‡DIIII
Rear Differential / Transfer case oil (AWD)EI
Spark Plugs (Ever y 48,000 miles) R
A . See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule. These are approximate estimated inter vals. Refer to vehicle mileage for maintenance item schedule. B. And, if necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replace.C . If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bot tle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.D. Both the fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are generally considered to be maintenance free, depending on fuel qualit y being used. However, periodic inspection is recommended. If your vehicle is having issues like fuel flow restriction, power
surging, loss of power, difficult y star ting, etc., replace the fuel filter immediately and consult an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice.E. Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed any time they have been submerged in water.F. Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessar ySee your Owner ’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. Warrant y may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.
SORENTO HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using your Kia Connect account by logging into your Kia Access App or your account on https://owners.kia.com
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