warning KIA SORENTO PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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51 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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All Wheel Drive System and AWD Lock Video
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R
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SHIFT
LOCK
RELEASE
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OFF
SPORT
SMART
LOCK
ECO
SNOW
When you select AWD Lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button A, the AWD LOCK mode increases the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow covered roads and/or off-road
•This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc , to improve traction
•This mode automatically shifts back to AWD AUTO mode at speed above 19 mph If the vehicle decelerates to speeds below approximate 25 mph, however, the transfer mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels This shock is not a mechanical failure
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
(But ton on center console below gear shift)
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
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52 *IF EQUIPPEDSORENTO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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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
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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:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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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
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
AUTO
HOLD
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
TERRAIN
P
R
D
N
(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
AB
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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
CENTERPA N EL
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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 The Steering Wheel Heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button A is pressed again to deactivate
B Seat Warmers
•Press the button up once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press the 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 the button down 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*†1 2
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns Refer to the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located below gear shift knob)
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
AUTO
HOLD
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
TERRAIN
P
R
D
N
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A
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Seat Warmers and Ventilated Seats Video
Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
QR CODE
•If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again within 30 minutes of the Steering Wheel Heater being turned ON, the system will return to its previous state
•The system returns to ON when ignition is cycled To turn OFF system, press the Heated Steering Wheel but ton A
•With the heated steering switch in the ON position, the heating system in the steering wheel turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the steering wheel temperature
QUICK TIPS
•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
QUICK TIPS
(But tons located on top sides of center console)
Seat warmers / ventilation Wireless charge center console, back seat
USB / Multimedia
USB
180W12V
Seat warmers / ventilationWireless charge center console, back seat
USB / Multimedia
USB
180W12V
Seat warmers / ventilationWireless charge center console, back seat
USB / Multimedia
USB
180W12V
B
C
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
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SEATING
S E AT I N G
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 2
Up/down adjustment:
•To raise the headrest, pull headrest up A to the desired position
•To lower the headrest, press the button B, then press the headrest down C
Forward/backward adjustment*:
•Pull the headrest forward/backward D to one of three positions
•When forward, to move the headrest to the furthest backward position, pull it fully forward then release
Driver Position Memory System*†1 2
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 E on the control panel System will beep once
3 Press one of the memory buttons F within 5 seconds The system will beep twice when memory has been stored
SET
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# V U U P O T M P D B U F E P O % S J W F S s T % P P S 1 B O F M
REMINDER: Do not at tempt to operate the driver position memor y system while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
REMINDERS:
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The headrest only moves up and down as described above It does not adjust for ward or backward
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
EF
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
QUICK TIP
(Type A)(Type A)
B
C
A
D
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Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
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SEATING
S E AT I N G
(Located on rear quar ter-trim panels)
Press buttons A to release and automatically fold 2nd-Row Seatback down
2nd-Row Auto-Folding Seat*†1 2
For more information on 2nd-Row Auto Folding Seat operation, refer to the Owner ’s Manual
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2nd-Row Seats Video
Unfastening Center Seatbelt Video
QR CODE
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Unfastening Center Seat Belt†1 3
1 If Seat Belt is buckled, press the release button on the buckle
2 To retract the 2nd-Row Center Seatbelt B into the headliner, press the “release button” on the buckle by inserting the seat belt tongue plate C in the small slot on the center buckle D
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Sun Visor†1 6
Use the Sun Visor to shield from direct light through the front or side windows Slide or swing the Sun Visor out and adjust as needed
REMINDERS:
•Sun Visor may not shield from all direct light
•The Sun Visor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly
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Do not operate the vehicle if the Sun Visor is impairing your visibility
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Be aware of the seating position when adjusting or swinging Sun Visor around to and from the front or side windows
Mechanical Key shown
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
•Turn clockwise once to unlock the 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
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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HOLD
HOLD
HOLDHOLD
HOLD
Smart Power Liftgate†1 0
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Smart Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to automatically open/close the Liftgate
Smart Key:
To open the Smart Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button B until the Liftgate begins to open Press and hold again to automatically close
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Smart Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release button C on the 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 the Smart 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
(Located on Liftgate inside lip near latch)
(Located on lower Liftgate exterior)
(Button located on Driver’s Panel)
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
REMINDER: When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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Smart Liftgate Operation, Opening Height/Speed Adjustment Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODE
REMINDER: Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the but ton a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate
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B
C
D
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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 lens A 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
•Press button B to turn all the Map/Room Lamps ON/OFF
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Press button C to turn the Map/Room Lamp ON, for 30 seconds, when a door is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or the ignition is turned OFF 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
•Press button D to turn the Room Lamp ON/OFF
Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled through a multidirectional switch E The ignition needs to be ON to operate the sunroof / power sunshade
To slide the power sunshade and sunroof:
•Auto Open – Push the switch E backward to the second detent position and release
•Auto Close – Push the switch E forward to the second detent position and release
To slide the power sunshade only:
•Auto Open – Push the switch E backward to the first detent position and release
•Auto Close – Push the switch E forward to the first detent position and release
Slide the sunroof (with sunshade open):
•Auto Open – Push the switch E backward to the first detent position and release
•Auto Close – Push the switch E forward to the first detent position and release to close sunroof glass only Push the switch E forward to the second detent position and release to close sunroof glass and power sunshade
To tilt the sunroof:
•Raise: Push and release switch E upward
•Lower: Push and release switch E upward
•Auto-close sunroof and power sunshade: Push the switch E forward to the second detent position
PASSENGER
AIR BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF(Front overhead console. Buttons may vary)
(Center of cabin)
REMINDERS:
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The Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while sunroof is open
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Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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If the ignition/vehicle is turned off, and the driver ’s door is opened, with the sunroof not fully closed, the Instrument Cluster LCD will display a warning message and a chime will sound for a few seconds
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
AA
C
D
E
B
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Sunroof Operation Video
QR CODE
•When doors are unlocked by the Smar t 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 5 seconds after the system is in the armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control switch in any direction
QUICK TIP
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
REMINDER: The sunroof can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off If the front doors are opened, the sunroof cannot be operated even within the 30-second period
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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
AB
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
C
E
F
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
QR CODE
REMINDERS:
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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
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To lock the Fuel Filler Lid, press the lock but ton on the Smar t Key or lock central door lock but ton
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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)
D
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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SAFETY FEATURES
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
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt
Seat Belts†1 3
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
PRESS
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A
B
C
D
The seat belt warning chime operates for the driver ’s seat only
QUICK TIP
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Latch Anchors for the Child Restraint System Video
QR CODE
SAFETYF E AT U R E S