warning KIA SORENTO 2019 Features and Functions Guide

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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*
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 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 - With vehicle 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 depressing 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 .
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.

•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 •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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Electric Parking Brake Video
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CENTER PANEL

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Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 0
Type A*
•To raise headrest, pull headrest up to the desired position
•To lower headrest, press button, then press the headrest down
Type B/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*†1 8
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 B / C )
B
C
A
REMINDER: Do not attempt to operate the driver position memory system while the vehicle is moving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath .
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REMINDERS:
•
The headrest only moves up and down as described above . It does not adjust forward or backward .
•
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident .
SEATING

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SEATING
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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 Seatback
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†1 8
For more information on 2nd-Row Walk-In Seat operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.B
A
(Lever located on 2nd-Row Seatback)
C

•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
QUICK TIPSPull lever D to release and
automatically fold 2nd-Row
Seatback down .
2nd-Row Auto-Folding Seat*†1 8
D(Located on rear quarter-trim panels)
2nd & 3rd Row Folding Seats Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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For more information on 2nd-Row Auto Folding Seat operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.
REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the Seatback to lock .

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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 Liftgate*:
Press and hold for more
than 1 second to unlock
Liftgate . Then lift by the
handle to manually open
Liftgate .
Power Liftgate*: Press
and hold for Power Liftgate
to open automatically .
Press again at any time to stop . Press and hold again to automatically close .
E Press and hold more than a half second for Panic Alarm . To turn OFF Alarm,
press any button
Remote Keyless Entry
(Folding Key)*
To 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 .
HOLD
A
B
C
D
E
Sunvisor†24
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
Mechanical Key shown.
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•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds
to unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise
once to lock All Doors
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
Kia Key Fob Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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HOLD
Power Liftgate*†1 6
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to
automatically open/close the Liftgate .
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button B until
the Liftgate begins to open . Press and hold again to automatically close .
REMINDER: Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate .
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open Power Liftgate automatically, press the
Rear Hatch Release button C on exterior of the Liftgate .
Automatically close by pressing the Power Liftgate Close button D .
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment
The height setting of a fully opened liftgate (tailgate) can be adjusted by
the following steps:
1 . Position the liftgate manually to the preferred height
2 . Press Power Liftgate Close button D more than 3 seconds
3 . A system beep will sound twice indicating the height setting has
been saved
The liftgate will then open to the set height . To change setting again,
repeat steps 1-3 .
A
HOLDB
D
C
(Located on Liftgate inside lip near latch)
(Button located on Driver's Panel)
For more information on the Power Liftgate operation, please refer to the Owner's Manual.
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)*†6
The DAW system is designed to detect a drowsy or fatigued driver and, in certain situations, can give a warning signal to take a
break if needed .
The DAW System is set to OFF by default . To turn the DAW System ON, turn the ignition on and then select User Settings in the
LCD Display on the Instrument Cluster . Then go to Driving Assist and select Driver Attention Warning . Set the DAW System to
Normal or Early .
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) System modes:
OFF: The Driver Attention Warning system is deactivated A
Normal: The Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices .
Early: The Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices faster than
Normal mode .
If the DAW System is activated, the DAW information will appear on the LCD Display B when you select the ASSIST mode .
A message, “Consider taking a break,” appears on the LCD display and a warning sounds to suggest the driver to take a break
when the driver’s attention level is below 1 C .
REMINDERS:
•The set-up of the DAW System will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled
•
When activated, the DAW System does not display “Consider taking a break” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
•
The DAW System will enter a standby mode if the camera does not detect the lanes and/or the driving speed remains under 40 mph
Attention Alert
System Off
Level Time ——:——Attention Level
LOW HIGH
Level Time 05:27 Attention Level
LOW
HIGH
Level Time 05:27
Consider taking a break
22.4
°C4025km
Attention Alert System Off
Level Time ——:——Attention Level
LOW HIGH
Level Time 05:27
Attention Level
LOWHIGH
Level Time 05:27
Consider taking a break
22.4
°C4025km
Attention Alert System Off
Level Time ——:—— Attention Level
LOW
HIGH
Level Time 05:27
Attention Level
LOWHIGH
Level Time 05:27
Consider taking a break
22.4 °C4025km
BCA

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Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 30 seconds after the Engine
Start /Stop button is OFF .
Map/Room Lamp Operation
Press the button A to turn the Map Lamp
ON/OFF . Press button B to turn the Driver's/
Passenger's Map Lamps ON/OFF . This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map
lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front
passenger .
The Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened or the
ignition is turned OFF . When all doors are locked or the
ignition is ON, the Map Lamp will turn OFF immediately .
Map/Room Lamp button C – When pressed and a door
is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key,
the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately 30
seconds .
Room Lamp – Press the lens D to turn the Room Lamp
ON/OFF .
D

•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds •If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage •Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled through
multidirectional lever E . The ignition needs to be ON to
operate the sunroof/sunshade .
REMINDER: The sunroof can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off . If the front door’s are opened, the sunroof cannot be operated even within the 30 second period .
To slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•Auto Open: Slide the lever E backward to the farthest position and release
•Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E forward to the farthest position (second
detent) and release
Tilting the Sunroof open/closed:
•Open/Raise: Push lever E upward
•Close/Lower: Push lever E forward
•Auto Close Sunroof and Sunshade: Slide the Sunroof lever E forward to the
farthest position
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction .
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BBE
AC
(Front overhead console)
(Center of cabin)
Sunroof Operation Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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REMINDERS:
•
Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving .
•Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up .
• Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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VIEW
OFF
Rear-Camera Display†6
The Rear-Camera Display system is a supplemental system that
displays the view behind the vehicle through the audio control unit
screens .
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
•Ignition or the Engine Start /Stop button* (Green Light) is in the
ON position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
•The Rear-Camera Display* is ON by default when ignition is cycled
•
The screen image above is for illustration purposes only . The actual image or graphics may differ in your vehicle
The Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. The Rear-Camera Display may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up.
REMINDERS:
•If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
•
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* and Reverse is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* and Reverse may not detect every object around the vehicle
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* and Reverse is a supplemental
system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is
detected within the sensing area to the front, rear and side of the vehicle
when backing up .
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* and Reverse is activated when
ignition is on, and the button A is not depressed (LED not lit) .
To deactivate the Parking Distance Warning-Forward* and Reverse, press
the button A (LED lit) .
Parking Distance Warning-Forward* and Reverse†6
(Located near gear shift)
(Camera)
(Rear-Camera Display)
A
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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CLICK!
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine
Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent
Malfunction Indicator from
illuminating .
REMINDERS:
• 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 Locks
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 Locks are 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 .
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OTHER KEY FEATURES

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REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt .
Seat Belts†19
To properly fasten your seat belts:
1 .
Insert the belt tongue plate A into
the buckle B until it clicks
2 .
Position the lap portion of the belt
across your lap as LOW ON THE
HIPS as possible C . Adjust the belt
to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the
shoulder portion D
Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder safety belts to remain unlocked
during normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and
increased comfort .
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS,
seatbelt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the
risk of injury .
PRESS
A
B
D
C
ODS is designed to detect the presence and
position of the front passenger and adjusts or
turns off airbag deployment accordingly .
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate .
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†15 /
Passenger Airbag†2 Off Indicator
CLIMATE
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
The seat belt warning chime operates for driver’s seat only .
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REMINDER: Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash . The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat .
For more information about the seat belts and airbags in the vehicle, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY