KIA SORENTO 2016 Features and Functions Guide

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The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during
cornering maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for
daily driving whenever possible .
Press ESC OFF button A 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 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 start-up
• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
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 .
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(Button panel located left of Steering Wheel)
(Outlet located on back of Center Console and the Luggage Zone*)
BCA
Instrument Panel Dimmer
AC Inverter*
With parking lights/headlights ON, press button B (+) or (-) to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the AVN System* screen, use AVN setup to adjust brightness on the AVN System .
The AC Inverter supplies 115V/100W electrical power to operate
accessories or equipment . Press AC Inverter button C to activate .
AC115V
MAX150W
12V180W
USB
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Blind Spot Detection / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSD System boundary B, a yellow
indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a flashing
yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound an alert .
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*
The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing
lanes . The light on the BSD button A will illuminate when turned ON . The
outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 9 mph
and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor .
REMINDERS:
•When the BSD is ON and the vehicle power is cycled to OFF then ON again, the BSD system returns to ON
• The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings . When vehicle power is cycled, the RCTA will remain in the previous state
For more information on the above systems, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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A
D
B
C
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right side C, the
system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will
illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD screen, when these conditions are met:
•The gear shift is in Reverse
•The vehicles moves in reverse
•The vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
•The RCTA can be set to on/off in User Settings from the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
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Lane Departure Warning System Video
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)*
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the
LDWS button D to turn system ON . The instrument cluster indicator
will illuminate green .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the
system may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may
sound, under these conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 43 mph
•The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
The FCWS helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing
down, braking or stopped . A warning message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime
will sound . The FCWS will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 25 mph .
To turn the FCWS off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDERS:
•The FCWS will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previously set to off
•The FCWS will not operate when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 50 mph
The Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. FCWS may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated .
The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane.
When the LDWS sensor detects the lane traveling in, both lanes are illuminated
When the LDWS sensor does not detect the lane traveling in the lanes are not illuminated
When the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
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AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
L
RMIRROR
(Button located left of Steering Wheel)
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Press the L or R buttons D to select the mirror to adjust .
Press button arrows E left /right or up/down to adjust mirror position .
Toggle button F left /right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors .
Toggle button F to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
•The Smart Key* Lock /Unlock buttons are pressed
•The door outside handle button* is pressed
A Pull/Press to operate Front Windows Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, press switch to the OFF position (LED not lit) .
Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters are controlled with Rear Defroster .
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved
in-to or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in
the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /
Unlock ON/OFF .
(Button/switch panel located on Driver's Door )
The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle .
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Press the Fuel Door Release button to
release the fuel door .
Fuel Door Release Button
A
B
C
D
E
F
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AUTOL
R
MIRROR
Reverse Parking Aid Function*
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 switches again.
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 switches are not depressed
REMINDER: When one of the outside rearview mirror switches are not depressed (LED lit), the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rearview mirrors will not rotate downward .
(Button/switch panel located on Driver's Door)
A
B
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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 . Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while gear shift is in P (Park)

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 on your person or 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 START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
• If Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the ENGINE START/STOP button, hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP button and press
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (orange light)
ON position •When already in the ACC position (orange light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (red light) • When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (red light)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery .
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
To adjust the Steering Wheel, press the Lock-Release Lever A down and
adjust the distance B and desired angle C .
When finished, pull the Lock-Release Lever A up to lock Steering Wheel
in place .
A
B
C
Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light function* — 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 .
To o p e r a t e :
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTOAutomatic Headlights position
OFFOFF position
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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Push toggle switch to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn
Signal Lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then
releasing . The lane change signal will blink 3 times .
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks,
go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
To o p e r a t e :
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press button A to adjust Intermittent Wipe
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Windshield Wipers & Washers
M I S T: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
I N T: Intermittent Wipe
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
HI
LO
OFFREAR
HI
LO
OFFREAR
PUSH
FRONT
PULL
FRONT
PUSH
PULL
HI
LO
OFFREAR
HI
LO
OFFREAR
PUSH
FRONT
PULL
FRONT
PUSH
PULL
A
Rear Wiper & Washer
To operate:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
HI: Fast wipe
LO: Slow wipe
OFF: Wiper off
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual or the UVO System User’s Manual. For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.
D Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place/transfer calls . Press to
place a call using voice command prompts from the system, or to answer
an incoming call
E End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel a function
A Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place
calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system
B Volume button: Roll up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
C Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
MODE CRUISE
CANCEL
RES
OK
SET
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command .
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• Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phonebook entries •Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another •Changing language setting may delete paired phones
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C
B
DE
A
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Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may have difficulty
understanding some accents or uncommon names .
When using Voice Recognition to place a call, speak in a
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation .
Help your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice
Recognition performance by making a few simple
changes to your phone contacts:
•Use full names vs . short or single-syllable names
(“John Smith” vs . “Dad”; “Smith Residence” vs .
“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters or hyphens (@, &, #, /,
-, *, +, etc .)
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs .
“ICE”)
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor
Goodman” vs . “Dr . Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the
audio system’s user’s guide or your vehicle’s Quick
Start Guide .
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
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How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, wait for the
system BEEP before speaking the command .
There are two options for placing a call:
Standard Audio System*
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D
(system will prompt you through call process)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A (system will BEEP
to indicate it is ready for call placement) . Then say the
command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
UVO eServices and UVO eServices with
Premium Navigation*
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D
(displays the phone screen with number keypad)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A . Then say the
command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
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MODE CRUISE
CANCEL
RES
OK
SET
REMINDERS:
• Standard Cruise Control is a part of the Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)* and can be set as the operating mode . To switch from ASCC to Standard Cruise Control, press and hold the CRUISE button (the ASCC system must not be activated to change modes) . Repeat to switch back to ASCC mode
• Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations . See your Owner’s Manual for more details
Audio ControlsStandard Cruise Control
E CRUISE Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
F Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase
cruising speed
F Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease Cruising Speed
G Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control, do one of the
following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button G
A Audio Mode button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius® Media
(CD, USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music) modes
B Seek/Preset buttons:
FM/AM/Sirius® Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations .
Press and hold to auto seek
Media Modes: Press up/down to move track up/down . Press and hold
to fast forward/rewind
C Volume buttons: Roll up/down to raise/lower volume
D Mute button: Press to mute all audio
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF .
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•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine start
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D
CB
E
F
G
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