battery KIA SORENTO PHEV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (PHEV only)
You can see the driving and energy information, schedule charging, or search for charging
stations.
On the All Menus screen, press PHEV.
Plug-in Hybrid screen (PHEV only)
The Plug-in Hybrid screen provides the following features and information:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the drivable range under the remaining battery amount and search for nearby
charging stations.
> See "Viewing the drivable range with remaining battery level (PHEV only) ."
c c Can check information such as drivable distance and battery status. > See "Viewing the
energy information (PHEV only)."
d d Can schedule a charging or set the related options. > See " Using the charging management
features (PHEV only)."
e e Can check the eco-driving information. > See " Viewing the eco-driving information (PHEV
only)."
f f Can see the energy flows for each component while driving. > See " Viewing the energy flow
(PHEV only)."
g g The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options
may differ.
Plug-in Hybrid

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Viewing the drivable range with remaining battery level
(PHEV only)
You can check the drivable range under the remaining battery amount. You can also find the
routes to nearby charging stations if necessary.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press EV Range.
2 On the EV Range screen, check the drivable distance and nearby
charging stations.
The drivable range is distinguished by a blue circle. Using the icons within the drivable
range, you can check the locations and availabilities of charging stations.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b See the list of nearby charging stations.
c c Set a filter to view specific types of charging stations on the map.
d d Used to change the map display mode.
 (2D Heading Up): Rotates the map depending on the travel direction.
 (2D North Up): Displays the map with the north fixed at the top.
e e Zooms in the map.
f f Zooms out the map.
g g Can see the status icons for charging stations.
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Subscribe to Kia Connect to check the function.
> See "Subscribing to the service."

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Energy information screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the total range & battery status and drivable distances for each fuel type
(electricity, gasoline).
c c Can see the full charging time for AC charging.
d d The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The drivable distance is an estimate based on the real-time fuel economy. When your
driving pattern changes, the drivable distance may differ.
Using the charging management features (PHEV only)
You can set to automatically charge the battery according to the preset departure time. In
addition, you can set to automatically charge the battery according to the options for off-
peak electricity time and off-peak charging priority.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Charge Management.

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2 Select and then change the settings.

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To access the online user's manual on the Charge Management screen, press >

User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
Setting for charging
You can schedule the charging based on the departure time.

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For more information about the departure time setting:
> see "Setting the departure time
(PHEV only)."
Setting for charging current
You can select the charging current to be used for AC Charging.
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Current.
A Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options
may differ.
2 Select a charging type to set the charging current.

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The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.

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When you set an inappropriate charging current, the battery may not be charged
properly, causing a charging error.

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Scheduling a charging
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Settings.
2 Check Scheduled Charging and then press .
3 Select and then change the settings.
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a a You can set the off-peak electricity time.
b b You can charge the battery for the Next Departure, primarily using the off-peak
electricity time.
c c You can charge the battery only at the off-peak electricity time.
4 Press OK.

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Scheduled charging is performed only when the charging connector is connected to the
vehicle.

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Scheduled charging is synchronized with the preset departure time and its charging time
may differ depending on the environment.

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Energy flows screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the driving status of the vehicle.
c c Can see the energy flows among the engine, motor, and battery.
d d The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
[In case of starting the vehicle
Energy flows
Description
Starting with the motor power

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Vehicle location may not be displayed correctly if:

The vehicle is driving on a Y-shaped or winding road with narrow angles.

The vehicle is driving closely to another road.

The vehicle is driving on a road where there are many tall buildings in the vicinity.

The vehicle is driving on a new road or a road under construction.

The vehicle is transported by a ferry or heavy-duty transport vehicle.

The vehicle is driving in a rugged mountain area or on a steep curve road.

The vehicle is entering a public road after making a turn through the turntable in an
underground parking lot or multi-story parking lot.

The vehicle stops and starts repeatedly or moves slowly in front of an intersection.

The system reboots after the vehicle battery has been recharged or replaced.

The vehicle is driving on a slippery road due to heavy snow, etc.

The tires have been replaced recently or spare tires (or studless tires) are used.

Improper-sized tires are used or the pressure of each tire is different.

The replaced tire is worn out or the studless tires have been used for over two seasons.

A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.

On a highway continued driving causes the system to perform map matching or apply
the updated GPS data.

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Navigation service may not be provided correctly under the following conditions:

When the vehicle drives on a straight road continuously, the system may guide you to
drive straight. It is not a malfunction.

Guidance may not be followed immediately after the vehicle makes a turn at an
intersection or drives through an intersection.

The system may guide you to make a U-turn in a prohibited area.

The system may guide you to a traffic-blocked road (e.g. no-entry road or road under
construction).

The system may guide you to a road away from the destination when there is no road
to the destination or there are only narrow roads on the way.

Guidance may not be proper when the vehicle is off the route.

Guidance may not match the actual distance on an overpass or underpass due to the
difference of the start point.

When you are driving at high speeds, route recalculations may take longer.

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Because the navigation system is used for information purposes only, Kia does not
assume responsibility of the accuracy of the information.

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When the traffic information is not received, the status icon (
) appears at the top of the
map screen.

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g g Displays the system information on the map. (It can display up to two items.)
Traffic information (with an icon if there is no HD Radio data reception)
Bluetooth connection status
h h Displays the point to change the driving direction.
i i Displays the next point to change the driving direction.
j j Displays the lanes in different colors.
Orange: Recommended lane
White: Available lane
Gray: Unavailable lane
k k Displays quick menu items.
l l Stop the navigation guidance. > See "
Canceling the route guidance."
m m Displays the remaining distance to the destination and the estimated time of arrival. For
more details, press the information item.
n n Displays or hides the detailed guidance.
o o Check the range you can drive with the current amount of battery (EV only).

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To see only the map with no destination, press the map area on the Home screen or on
the All Menus screen, press Map. Or press the [ MAP] button on the control panel.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
ÝWarning
Be sure to check the road conditions while driving, because the camera information may get
changed occasionally after a map update to the latest version. Relying solely on the driving
assist system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.

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Updating the system
A notification window appears when your vehicle is turned off. You can use the notification
window to update the navigation map and infotainment system.
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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.
1 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).
2 From the update notification window, press Install Now.
The update is performed immediately after the system reboots. Update details appear as
soon as update is complete.

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Update is performed with the screen off after the vehicle is turned off. If you turn on the
system when update is in progress, you can view the progress of update. When update is
in progress, the navigation, Kia Connect, camera and infotainment system are disabled.

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The system automatically shuts down after update is complete. You can exit the vehicle
without having to wait for the update to finish.

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A notification window appears after update is complete. You can use your smartphone to
scan the QR code in the window to view the update details.

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An alternative way to view update details is to select Setup >
General >
System Info >

What's New from the All Menus screen.

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If the battery level is below threshold, the update notification window does not appear
when the vehicle is turned off. If this is the case, the update notification window appears
when the vehicle is turned on again. In the window, press Install Now to perform update.
Updating immediately
You can update the navigation map and infotainment system quickly regardless of whether
the vehicle is on or off.

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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.

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When update is in progress, the navigation, Kia Connect, camera and infotainment
system are disabled.

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1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update >

Finalize Update.
2 Select Update Now and press OK.
Scheduling an update
You can update the navigation map and infotainment system when the vehicle is not used
after being turned off. This can be done by setting an update timer.

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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update >

Finalize Update.
2 Select Install after Turning Off the Ignition and press OK.
3 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).

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Once the update has started, you cannot cancel it. After the update, the system
automatically turns off.

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Scheduled update is canceled when:

Low battery is detected when turning off the vehicle.

The vehicle is turned on before the scheduled update time.

The system has been turned off for more than 3 minutes with the vehicle turned off.