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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE16*IF EQUIPPED
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual or the Owner’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.
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
Mute button: Press to mute the volume during a call
C 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
D End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel a functionYour vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
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
SETB
CD
A
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •
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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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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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 .
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 Systems*
•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}”
Voice Recognition Tips Video* To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
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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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE18*IF EQUIPPED
MODE CRUISE
CANCEL
RES
OK
SET
REMINDER: 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
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
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/
Media modes
B Seek/Preset buttons:
FM/AM/SiriusXM® 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: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
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.
A
CB
E
F
G
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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19ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
CRUISE
CANCEL
RES
OK
SET
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)*
The Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)* system allows you to set the vehicle to
maintain a speed so long as it is not limited by traffic . When traffic is encountered, the
vehicle will be slowed to maintain a set distance behind traffic without depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal .
To set/adjust the ASCC speed:
•Push the CRUISE button A to turn system ON . The CRUISE indicator will illuminate
on the instrument cluster
•Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed and press lever B down to set speed
•Press the ASCC lever B up or down to adjust or set speed
To set the vehicle-to-vehicle distance, press the ASCC button C on the steering wheel .
The image on the LCD screen E will change when scrolling through the settings .
The CANCEL button D will disable Advanced Smart Cruise Control and the display F will show “Smart Cruise Control canceled .” To resume at the previously set speed,
press the Resume button B .
REMINDERS:
•
Cruise Control button must be ON in order to turn ASCC ON/OFF
•For the ASCC System to operate, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 20 mph, when no vehicle is in front .
•The ASCC System is operating when driving above the speed of 6 .0 mph
(Buttons located on right side of Steering Wheel)
A
B
C
CRUISE100 MPHCRUISE100 MP H
CRUISE60 MPHCRUISE100 MPHE
Smart Cruise Control
Mode
G
Cruise Control Mode
H
D
Advanced Smart Cruise Control Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
To change the Cruise Control mode from ASCC G to standard Cruise Control H, press and hold button C . Repeat to switch modes again ( The ASCC system must not be activated to change modes) .
For the ASCC System to operate: •When no vehicle is in front, you must be travelling at a minimum speed of 20 mph •When following a vehicle, there is no minimum speed requirement
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust the cruise speed based on the vehicle in front . It may bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary . If the vehicle stops for more than 3 seconds, the accelerator pedal must be depressed or press lever B up or down to start driving .
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Smart Cruise Control
canceled
F
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE22*IF EQUIPPED
AUDIO SYSTEMS
RADIO
CD-INMAP
MEDIASEEK
TRACK
PWR VOL FILETUNE
PHONE
APPS
UVO
SETUP
UVO eServices System*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (Disc, USB, iPod®, My Music, Aux, BT Audio, Pandora®)
Sound Settings
To adjust the UVO eServices System sound settings:
1
. Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode .
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button, or SOUND SET TINGS
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Advanced, Default)
4 . Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the return button to save settings
•Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay supported smartphones . •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
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Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration.For further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. See your Owner’s Manual for other details. For other audio system information, see pages 20-23.
Press to display PHONE mode
Press to enter Apps/Information menu
Press to enter select UVO eServices mode
Press to display Setup/Settings mode
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media/Jukebox modes, rotate knob to search for stations/channels/tracks/songs/files. Press the knob to receive the selected channel/track/song/file
Press to select previous or next radio/SiriusXM®station/media tracks/files . Press and hold to move quickly through station/tracks/files
Press knob to turn Power On/Off . Rotate knob to adjust Volume Up/Down
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
CD eject button
Insert CD
REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
UVO eServices System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO
RADIO
NAVI
PHONE MAP
INFO
SETUP
CD-INMAP
MEDIA
SEEK
TRACK
PWR VOL
FILETUNE
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to select FM/AM/ SiriusXM® modes
Press to enter MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to select UVO eServices mode
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to display the Destination menu screen
Press to display Pandora®, downloaded apps, SiriusXM®, data, Quick Guide & climate information
Press to eject CD
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Insert CD
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files. Press to select
Sound Settings
To adjust the sound settings - Fader/Balance, Tone, Touch-Screen Beep ON/OFF and Speed-Dependent Volume Control ON/OFF - from any audio mode:
1 . Press the SETUP button on the Audio Control Unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item to change settings
4 . Use the on-screen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the return button to save settings
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (Disc, USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio,
My Music, Pandora®)
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery . •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
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Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. For other audio system information, see page 20-22.
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System Videos To view these videos on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website . Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
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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)
Heated and Ventilated Seats Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
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
QR CODE
•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 .
•System is OFF by default .
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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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CENTER PANEL
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CLICK!
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine
Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent
Malfunction Indicator from
illuminating .
REMINDER:
• The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the driver’s button panel, left of the Steering Wheel .
• It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back .
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors, turn 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 Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb .
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 surface, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake .
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Lever located near floor below Driver's Panel) (Latch located inside hood)
(Lock located on rear passenger inside door jam)
A
B
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely
lock in place .
One-Click Fuel Cap Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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MAINTENANCE
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Normal Maintenance Schedule
When your vehicle requires service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best . Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special
tools, genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction . For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Kia dealer .
Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using your UVO eServices account by logging into your UVO App or your
account on MyUVO .com ( Vehicles equipped with UVO eServices only - See page 21 for setup information)
*And, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace . 1 If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle 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 .
7,500 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires
•Add fuel additive1 (Every 7,500 miles)
REPLACE
•Engine oil and filter (Every 7,500 miles)
(2 .0L Turbo-GDI – replace every 6,500 miles)
INSPECT*
•Battery condition
•Air cleaner filter
•Vacuum hose
15,000 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires
•Add fuel additive1 (Every 7,500 miles)
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter (For evaporator and blower unit)
•Engine oil and filter (Every 7,500 miles)
(2 .0L Turbo-GDI – replace every 6,500 miles)
INSPECT*
•Battery condition
•Air cleaner filter
•Vacuum hose
•Air conditioning refrigerant
•Brake hoses and lines
•Drive shafts and boots
•Exhaust pipe and muffler
•Front brake disc/pads, calipers
•Propeller shaft (AWD)
•Rear brake disc/pads
•Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
•Suspension mounting bolts
*And, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace . 1 If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle 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 .
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE46
MAINTENANCE
22,500 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires
•Add fuel additive1 (Every 7,500 miles)
REPLACE
•Engine oil and filter (Every 7,500 miles)
(2 .0L Turbo-GDI – replace every 6,500 miles)
•Climate control air filter (For evaporator and blower unit)
INSPECT*
•Battery condition
•Air cleaner filter
•Vacuum hose
*And, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace . 1 If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle 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 .
30,000 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires
•Add fuel additive1 (Every 7,500 miles)
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter (For evaporator and blower unit)
•Air cleaner filter
•Engine oil and filter (Every 7,500 miles)
(2 .0L Turbo-GDI – replace every 6,500 miles)
INSPECT*
•Battery condition
•Air cleaner filter
•Vacuum hose
•Air conditioning refrigerant
•Brake hoses and lines
•Drive shafts and boots
•Exhaust pipe and muffler
•Front brake disc/pads, calipers
•Propeller shaft (AWD)
•Rear brake disc/pads
•Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
•Suspension mounting bolts
•Brake fluid
•Fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections
•Fuel tank air filter**2
•Parking brake
•Vapor hose and fuel filler cap,
fuel tank
Normal Maintenance Schedule (continued)
*And, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace . * * If equipped . 1 If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle 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 . 2 Fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality . If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc ., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details .