KIA SORENTO 2017 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: SORENTO, Model: KIA SORENTO 2017Pages: 54, PDF Size: 3.7 MB
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Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 . Set desired Temperature
3 .
Press the Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to desired position
2 . Set desired Temperature
3 . Press the Defrost button
REMINDER: Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode
selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Manual Climate Control*
FRONT
REAR
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
A/C
0 4
1
3
2MAXA/C
ON/OFF
REAR A/C
Rear Climate Control*
A FRONT fan speed control knob
B Front window defroster button
C REAR window defroster button
D Air conditioning button
E MA X A /C button
F Mode selection buttons
G Air intake control button
H Temperature control knob
I 3rd Row air conditioning ON/OFF button
J 3rd Row fan speed control knob
I
JA
DEB
CF
G
G
H
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
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 shifter is placed in Reverse
or 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 .
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
A
B
Auto Hold*
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in 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 .
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO HOLD
button B . The white AUTO HOLD indicator will come on indicating the
system is in standby .
Before the Auto Hold will engage, the driver's door, engine hood and trunk
must be closed and the driver's seat belt must be fastened .
When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from white to green indicating the Auto Hold is
engaged and EPB is applied . The vehicle will remain at a standstill even if
you release the brake pedal .
If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released .
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants 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
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Heated Steering Wheel*
Press Heated Steering Wheel button A to turn the Steering
Wheel Heater on/off, while the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ON position . Steering Wheel Heater will turn off
automatically in 30 minutes, or when button A is pressed
again to deactivate .
(Buttons located below Gear Shift)
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B Seat Warmers
•Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and
again to turn OFF
C Ventilated Seats
•Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and
again to turn OFF
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*
ACBCB
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With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature .
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•If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again within 30 minutes of Steering Wheel Heater being turned ON, the system will remain in the ON position •System does NOT turn off when ignition is cycled . To turn off
system, press the Heated Steering Wheel button A
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Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
Type A*
•To raise headrest, pull headrest up to the desired position
•To lower headrest, press the headrest down
•To adjust headrest forward, pull the headrest forward to the desired position
•To adjust headrest backward, pull headrest forward to the farthest position,
and release
Ty p e C *
•To raise headrest, pull headrest up to the desired position
•To lower headrest, press and hold the release button A and lower
headrest to the desired position
Driver Position Memory System*
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 B on the control panel . System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons C within 5 seconds . The system will
beep twice when memory has been stored
SET
1
2
(Buttons located on Driver's Door Panel)
( Type A )( Type C )
B
C
A
REMINDER: The headrest will adjust fore and aft, but only locks in the aft direction ( Type A) .
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Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat, Seat Cushion, Seatback,
Lumbar and Seat Cushion Extension
A
B
C
D
AABCD
SeatbackLumbarSeat Cushion ExtensionSeatSeat Cushion
Pull lever E to slide Seat forward/backward .
Pull/press lever F to adjust Seat height .
Pull lever G to adjust Seatback recline .
Press H to adjust Lumbar support .
Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
H
E
FG
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle .
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Folding 2nd-Row Seat
1 . Lower the 2nd-Row Seat Headrest to the lowest position
2 . Pull up on the Seatback folding lever A or strap and fold
the Seatback down
Unfolding 2nd-Row Seat
1 . Lift the folding Seatback lever A and move the
Seatback backward B
2 . Then lift the lever again A or return it to an upright
usable position B
2nd-Row Walk-In Seat*
To enter the 3rd-Row Seat* area, do the following steps:
1 . Place the Seatbelt into the guide clip and tighten the
Seatbelt by pulling up
2 . Pull lever C located on the 2nd-Row Seatback
3 . Fold the Seatback forward and slide to the farthest
forward position
4 . Return Seatback to its original position and ensure it
locks (clicks) into place
2nd-Row Folding Seat
For more information on 2nd-Row Walk-In Seat operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.
B
A
(Lever located on 2nd-Row Seatback)
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C
QR CODE
•When you return Seatback to it's original position, ensure it locks (clicks) into place •It may be necessary to slide the front Seat forward and adjust the front Seatbacks to fully lower rear seats •Lower Rear Headrests to the lowest position
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3rd-Row Folding Seat*
1 . Fully lower headrest A
2 . Pull Seat folding strap B located on the Seatback
3 . Fold Seat down
Folding 3rd-Row Seat
B
A
For more information on 3rd-Row Seat operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.
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QR CODE
Pull lever D to release and automatically
fold 2nd-Row Seatback down .
2nd-Row Auto Folding Seat*
D
(Located on rear quarter-trim panels)
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Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
A Press the release button to unfold the key
B Press to lock All Doors
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door: Press twice in 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors and Rear Hatch
D Manual Rear Hatch: Press and Hold for more than
1 second to unlock rear and manually open .
D Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for more than
1 second to open
E Press and hold more than a half second for Panic Alarm .
To turn OFF Alarm, press any button
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise once to lock All DoorsTo open the sunglass holder F, lightly press the cover and the
holder will slowly open G .
Place your sunglasses with the lenses facing out .
To close the sunglass holder push it up .
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
HOLD
A
B
C
D
E
Sunvisor
Sunglasses Holder
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or
side windows . Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
•Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to and from the front or side windows
F
G
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Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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Smart Key*
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door . Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors .
C Manual Rear Hatch: Press and hold to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open
REMINDERS:
•
The Rear Hatch does not automatically open when the C button is pressed .
•
The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle .
C Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for Power Liftgate to open automatically . Press again at any
time to stop . Press again to automatically close
D Press and hold for more than a half second for Panic Alarm . To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release mechanical key
F Mechanical key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
•Press button once to unlock driver’s door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
•
Press again to lock all doors
HOLD
A
B
C
E
G
D
F
H
Mechanical Key H:
•Press button on back of key fob to release Mechanical Key
•Use to lock /unlock driver’s door
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•The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellular phone or smartphone . To help prevent this, store each device separately •If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
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Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
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HOLD
Power Liftgate (Tailgate)*
Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to
automatically open/close the Liftgate .
A
C
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button D until the Liftgate begins opening . Press again to close .
REMINDER: Pulling the Rear Hatch upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate .
HOLDD
B
(Located on Liftgate lip near latch)
(Button located on Driver's Panel)
Power Liftgate (Tailgate) Opening Height User Setting
The height setting of a fully opened liftgate (tailgate) can be adjusted by the
following steps:
1 . Position the liftgate (tailgate) manually to the preferred height
2 . Press and hold the Power Liftgate Close button C for more than 3 seconds
3 . A system beep will sound twice indicating the height setting has been saved
The liftgate (tailgate) will then open to the set height . To change setting again,
repeat steps 1-3 .
Outside the Vehicle:
To open Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release
button B .
Close by pushing Power Liftgate Close button C .
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