brake light KIA SORENTO PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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2 *IF EQUIPPEDSORENTO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview 03Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Star tup 04Indicators & Warning Lights 05Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 06Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving 06Drive Mode Integrated Control System* 07
VEHICLE SETTINGSTrip Modes / Trip Computer 08Instrument Cluster LCD Modes 08User Set tings – Instrument Cluster 09Vehicle Set tings* – Infotainment System 09Vehicle Auto Shut-off System* 10Service Interval Mode 10
H Y B R I D / P LU G - I N H Y B R I D S YS T E MCharging Connector Auto/Lock/Unlock Mode 11Scheduled Charging* (Plug-In Hybrid only) 11Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle 12Energy Flow - Instrument Cluster LCD 14Plug-In Hybrid Display - Infotainment System* 16Plug-In Hybrid Modes (Plug-In Hybrid only) 17
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 18Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) 19Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) 20Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISL A) 21Driver At tention Warning (DAW) 22Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t (LVDA) 23Safe Exit Assist (SEA)* 23Navigation-based Smar t Cruise Control (NSCC) 24Lane Following Assist (LFA) 26Highway Driving Assist (HDA) 27Rear View Monitor (RVM) 28Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)* 28Surround View Monitor (SVM)* 29Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)* 30
ADAS CONTINUEDReverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)* 31Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) 32
DRIVER’S PANELInstrument Cluster Illumination Control 33Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 33Hill-star t Assist Control (HAC) 33Reverse Parking Aid Function* 34Engine Star t/Stop But ton* 34Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock / Auto Door Lock/Unlock 35Electronic Child Safety Lock System 35Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* 36Manual Folding Mirrors* 36Power Folding Outside Mirrors* 36
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSTilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 37Headlights & High Beams 38Daytime Running Lights* 38High Beam Assist (HBA) 38Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 39Windshield Wipers & Washers 39Rear Wiper & Washer* 39Lifting Wipers (Wiper Service Mode) 39
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMBluetooth® Wireless Technology 40 Audio Controls 41 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 42Kia Connect Activation 43Kia Connect Assistance 43Kia Access App Download 44Kia Access App Features Guide 44Kia Connect with Navigation 45
CENTER PANELMultimedia USB Por ts, Power Outlets & USB Charger Por ts 46AC Inver ter 46
CENTER PANEL CONTINUEDDigital Clock - Infotainment System 46Wireless Smar tphone Charging System 47Automatic Climate Control 48Rotary Dial Shifter Knob – Shift-by-Wire 50Paddle Shifters 50AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock* 51Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold 52Heated Steering Wheel 53Seat Warmers/ Ventilated Seats* 53
SEATINGRear Occupant Aler t with Ultrasonic Sensors 54Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 55Driver Position Memory System* 55Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat / Power Lumbar 562nd-Row Folding Seat 562nd-Row Auto-Folding Seat 57Unfastening Center Seatbelt 57One-Touch Slide & Fold 2nd-Row Seats 583rd-Row Folding Seat 58
OTHER KEY FEATURESSun Visor 59Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All 59Smar t Key with Remote Star t 60Smart Power Liftgate 61Map/Room Lamps 63Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade 63HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror 64Hood Release Lever and Latch 65Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator 65Fuel Filler Lid Release 65
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 66Child-Protector Rear Door Locks* 66Seat Belts 67
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover
MAINTENANCE CHART Back Cover

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Indicators & Warning Lights
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to Section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
READY Indicator
EVEV Mode Indicator
Hybrid System Warning Light*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator Light
EPBElectric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*
Seat Belt Warning Light
Light ON Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Low Beam Indicator Light
Front Fog Light Indicator Light*
High Beam Assist Indicator Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
For ward Safet y Warning Light*
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light*
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Lock Indicator Light*
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light*
Airbag Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Immobilizer Indicator Light*
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*
Icy Road Warning Indicator Light*

Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction Indicator Light
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) Indicator Light
AUTO HOLD Indicator*
Cruise Control Indicator Light*
/Cruise Control ON/SET Indicator Light*
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Washer Fluid Warning Light*
Master Warning Light
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light (t wo separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Lane Safet y Indicator Light
LED Headlamp Warning Indicator*
Downhill Brake Assist (DBC) Indicator*
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
ECO Mode Indicator Light
SMART Mode Indicator Light
Charging Cable Connection Indicator (Plug-In Hybrid)*
Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator (Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Conventional cluster (Type A)
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in the illustration On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSTRUMENTCLUSTER

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REMINDERS:
•When indicator is blinking red, there’s an error while tr ying to charge

When the charging connector is connected and the reser ved charging is in standby mode, the charging indicator is turned off and the scheduled charge release but ton indicator is turned on The scheduled charge release but ton indicator will turn off after 3 minutes

For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual
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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
(Located on rear passenger side of vehicle)
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Remaining Time
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Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a Level 1 or 2 charger:
1 Connect the ICCB plug A to an electrical outlet
2 Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3 Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off the vehicle
5 Open the charging door G by pressing the rear center edge of charging door (Ensure doors are unlocked)
6 Remove any dust or water on the charging connector and charging inlet H
7 Hold the charging connector handle I and connect it to the vehicle’s charging inlet H by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound
8 Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator J near the charging inlet (bottom indicator) The charging indicator will blink yellow when charging, and the charge is from 0-65% The charging indicator will blink green when charging and the charge is from 65-100% The indicator will turn off within 5 seconds when charging is completed
The remaining charging time will be displayed in the Instrument Cluster K for one minute, or when a driver ’s door is opened during charging
Removing the Charging Connector
To prevent charging cable theft, the charging connector cannot be disconnected from the inlet when the doors are locked or the charging connector is in the LOCK mode Unlock all doors to disconnect the charging connector from the inlet If the release button does not work even after the all doors are unlocked, pull the emergency lift cable in the engine room
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Plug-In Hybrid Charging Video
QR CODE
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Optima Hybrid/Plug-In’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following Hybrid/Plug-In system modes to inform the driver of its status To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
Power Reserve - While the engine powers the vehicle, it is also recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative braking system is recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery
Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s Hybrid/Plug-In system is standing by Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine and the regenerative braking system are both recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery
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Energy Flow - Instrument Cluster LCD (continued)
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual
Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
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HYBRID
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Plug-In Hybrid Instrument Cluster Overview Video
QR CODE

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33†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible
Press the ESC OFF button B to turn Traction Control OFF/ON
To turn OFF both the Traction Control and Stability Control, press and hold for more than 3 seconds Press it again to turn ON
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:

ESC is active by default at vehicle star tup When the ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again

The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
REMINDERS:

HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice

HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
With the parking lights/headlights ON, press the button A (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster illumination Control does not adjust brightness on the infotainment system screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
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See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•When HAC is active (e g , during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
QUICK TIPS
DRIVER’S PANEL
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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
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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
ABRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODE
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
QUICK TIPS
DRIVER’S PANEL
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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
QR CODE
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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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
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(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
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
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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 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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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid 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)
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S