Active ECO System* 05
Air Conditioning / Climate Control 22
Audio System - Standard* 16
Audio System - Navigation System* 20
Audio System - UVO System* 19
AUX/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets 21
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 12
Cruise Control* 14
Digital Clock 21
Folding 2nd & 3rd Row Seats* 27
Front Active Headrests 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator 35
Smart Key* 29
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 05
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers* 11
VIDEOS & QR CODES 02INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview / Indicators & Warning Lights 03Trip Computer / Tripmeter* 04Fuel Efficiency 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 05Active ECO System* 05DRIVER’S PANELElectronic Stability Control (ESC) 06Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System* 06Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) 06Hood Release Lever and Latch 06Instrument Panel Dimmer* 07All Wheel Drive (AWD) Transfer Mode* 07Heated Steering Wheel Button* 07Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 08Electric/Folding Mirrors* 08Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* 08Engine Start/Stop Button* 08STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSTilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel 09LCD Display Control 09Headlights & High Beams 10Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 10Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers* 11Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 12Audio Controls 14Cruise Control 14FlexSteer™ Steering Wheel Mode* 15AUDIO SYSTEMStandard Audio System Overview* 16Standard Audio System Operation* 17UVO System* 19Navigation System* 20
CENTER PANELDigital Clock 21AUX/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets 21Automatic Climate Control* 22Manual Climate Control* 233rd Row Air Conditioning Control* 23Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting 24S E AT I N GSeat Warmers/Ventilated Seats* 25Driver Position Memory System* 25Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* 266-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* 26Folding 2nd & 3rd Row Seats* 27Front Active Headrests* 28Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 28OTHER KEY FEATURESRemote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* 29Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All* 29Smart Key* 29HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* 30Power Tailgate 31Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light) 31Manual Rear Hatch Release Button 31Map/Room/Dome Lamps 32Sunvisor 32Sunroof Operation* 33Roof Rack* 33 Rear-Camera Display* 34Backup Warning System* 34SAFETYOccupant Detection System (ODS) / PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator 35Child Safety Locks 35Safety Belts 36LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page) MAINTENANCE (See Back Cover)
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED
Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and exercise caution when using vehicle systems while driving.
3ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Charging System Warning Light
Cruise SET Indicator
Cruise Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
Electronic Power Steering Warning Light
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REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner’s Manual for more details
Instrument Cluster Overview / Indicators & Warning Lights
A Tachometer
B Turn Signal Indicators
C Speedometer
D Engine Temperature Gauge
E Indicator & Warning Lights
F Gear Shift Position Indicator*
G Odometer/Tripmeter*
H Trip Computer*
I Fuel Gauge
For more information on the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual
QUICK TIPS
Low Windshield Washer Warning Light
Light on Indicator
AWD System Warning Light*
AWD LOCK Indicator*
ECOMINDER® Indicator
Key Out Warning Light*
Immobilizer Indicator*
High Beam Indicator
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator*
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator*
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Tailgate Open Warning Light
Front Fog Light Indicator
Seat Belt Warning Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Air Bag Warning Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
*IF EQUIPPED
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE6*IF EQUIPPED SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE6
DRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANEL
Hood Release Lever and LatchElectronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers
It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible
Press ESC button A to turn ESC OFF/ON
REMINDER: ESC is turned ON at vehicle start-up
REMINDER: The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC is active
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 and pull the
secondary Latch B inside of
the Hood’s center
and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway
and then press down to securely
lock in place When HAC is active (e g , during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator
QUICK TIPS
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*
The system uses a radar sensor to help alert driver
while driving The BSD indicator on the button B
will illuminate when turned ON
The system will become active when the
vehicle is traveling more than 19 mph and
will alert the driver when another vehicle is
detected by the radar sensor
1st stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the
BSD System boundary, a yellow light will illuminate on the
outside rearview mirrors
2nd stage alert: When 1st stage alert is on and a turn signal
is turned on or the hazard lights are on, an alarm will sound
Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from
a stop while on a steep incline
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT
activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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(button panel located lef t of Steering Wheel)
7ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS *IF EQUIPPED 7
DRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANEL
AWD Transfer Mode*
Press the AWD Mode selector button E to activate or deactivate AWD Lock mode
AWD Lock Mode:
Activates AWD for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving,
driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc , to help provide optimal traction
given the terrain
AWD Auto Mode:
The vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles If the system
determines that there is a need for the AWD mode, the engine’s driving power
is distributed to all four wheels automatically without driver intervention
Instrument Panel Dimmer*
With parking lights/headlights ON, press
button D (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel illumination
REMINDER: Door mood lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the Navigation System screen Use Navigation setup to adjust brightness on the Navigation System
Heated Steering
Wheel Button*
Press F to turn ON/OFF
Steering Wheel Heater, while
the Engine Start/Stop Button
is in the ON position Steering
Wheel Heater will turn OFF
automatically in 30 minutes,
or when button is pressed
again to deactivate
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
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE10*IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
OFF
Headlights & High BeamsTurn Signals & Fog Lights*
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving
the Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then
releasing The lane change signal will blink 3 times
When the Right or Left Turn Signals cancel, they will blink 3
additional times
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the
AUTO light position, the tail lights and headlights will
turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount
of light outside the vehicle
OFF
Push lever to turn High Beams ON, pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
Rotate lever to change the Headlight function:
AUTO*Automatic Headlights position
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
O n e -To u c h Lane Change Signal
Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE30*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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• You can reprogram a single HomeLink ® button by repeating Step 2
• Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
QUICK TIPS
The Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror is designed to help
reduce glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the
rear and also connect up to three electronic transmitters
in one location
To turn automatic dimming ON or OFF, press button F
HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror*
How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
Erasing programmed buttons:
A HomeLink® button
B HomeLink® button
C Indicator light
D HomeLink® button
E Glare detection sensor
F Automatic dimming ON/OFF
G Compass control button
If programming for the first time, begin with Step 1
(repeating this step will delete all information)
To program non-rolling and rolling code garage door
openers and other devices:
1 Press and hold the left A and center D buttons
simultaneously until the indicator light C begins to
flash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2 Press and hold the desired button A B D and hold
the button on the transmitter while it is approximately
1 to 3 inches away from the mirror The HomeLink®
Indicator light C will flash rapidly once the frequency
signal has been successfully programmed
To finish programming rolling code garage door openers,
complete these steps:
3 Locate the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage
door’s motor head unit Press and release the button
and complete Step 4 within 30 seconds
4 Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink®
button up to three times
Press and hold the left A and center D buttons
simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds,
and then release both buttons within 30 seconds
Operating HomeLink®:
Press one of the programmed HomeLink® buttons REMINDER: Mirror indicator light C will illuminate when automatic dimming is ON
If your garage door opener was manufactured in 2011 or later, and you’re unable to program your vehicle’s HomeLink® system, you may need to purchase a HomeLink® Repeater Kit. For more information, go to www.HomeLink.com or call (800) 355-3515 .
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE32*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Map/Room/Dome Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition switch or the Engine System Start/Stop button* is OFF
Map/Personal Lamp
Press the lens A to turn the Map Lamp 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
ROOM button B – When pressed, the Map and Room Lamps remain ON
until pressed again to turn OFF
DOOR button C – When pressed and a door is opened, or doors are
unlocked from the key fob, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for
approximately 30 seconds
Dome/Room Lamp
DOOR button D (Type A only)- When the DOOR button is pressed, the
lamp turns ON when any door is opened
ON button E - When the ON button is pressed, the lamp stays on
continuously Press again to turn OFF
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• 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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Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through
the front or side windows To use the Sunvisor
extension, pull the extension out and adjust
as needed
REMINDER: Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
REMINDER: The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
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