2015 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

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• In cold and wet climates, the
power tailgate may not work prop-
erly due to freezing conditions.
• It is recommended to wait until the power tailgate is fully closed
before starting the vehicle. The
power tailgate may not close fully
if the vehicle is started during
automatic closing.
Automatic reversalDuring power opening and closing if
the power tailgate is blocked by an
object or part of the body, the power
tailgate will detect the resistance.
 If the resistance is detected while
opening the tailgate, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
 If the resistance is detected while closing the tailgate, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
However, if the resistance is weak
such as from an object that is thin or
soft, or the tailgate is near the latched
position, the automatic stop and rever-
sal may not detect the resistance. If the automatic reversal feature
operates continuously more than
twice during opening or closing oper-
ation, the power tailgate may stop at
that position. At this time, close the
tailgate manually and operate the
tailgate automatically again.
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WARNING
Never place any object or part of
your body in the path of the
power tailgate as it is operating.
Doing so could result in personal
injury or damage to the vehicle.
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How to reset the power tailgateIf the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse has
been replaced or disconnected, for the
power tailgate to operate normally,
reset the power tailgate as follows:
1. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
2. Press the tailgate handle switchand tailgate close button at the
same time for more than 3 sec-
onds. (the chime will sound).
3. Close the tailgate manually.
4. Open the tailgate using the tail- gate handle switch and allow it to
fully open.
5. After fully opening, the tailgate will complete initialization and lights
will flash twice indicating reset
complete.
If the power tailgate does not work
properly after the above procedure,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICEIf the power tailgate does not oper-
ate normally, first check the follow-
ing condition before using the power
tailgate.
• Make sure the shift lever is in
Park
• Make sure the Power Tailgate Off switch is not pressed.
If any of the power tailgate buttons
are pressed while the power tailgate
is in operation, the power tailgate
will stop. If any button is pressed
again the power tailgate will reverse
direction.
Power tailgate opening height user settingThe driver may set the height of a
fully opened tailgate by following the
below instruction.
1. Position the tailgate manually to the height you prefer.
2. Press the tailgate close button for more than 3 seconds.
3. You will hear the system beep twice indicating height has been set up.
The tailgate will open to the height
the driver has set up.
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4Emergency tailgate safety
releaseYour vehicle is equipped with an
emergency tailgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the
tailgate. When someone is inadver-
tently locked in the cargo area, the
tailgate can be opened by pushing
the release lever and pushing open
the tailgate.
WARNING
 For emergencies, be fully
aware of the location of the
emergency tailgate safety
release lever in the vehicle
and how to open the tailgate if
you are accidentally locked in
the cargo area.
 No one should be allowed to occupy the cargo area of the
vehicle at any time. The cargo
area is a very dangerous loca-
tion in the event of a crash.
 Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with
extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.
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(1) Driver’s door power windowswitch
(2) Front passenger’s door power window switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window up/down* (Driver’s window)
(7) Power window lock switch
* if equipped✽ ✽ NOTICEIn cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
WINDOWS
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4Power windowsThe ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock button which can block the oper-
ation of passenger windows. The
power windows can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK position. However,
if the front doors are opened, the
power windows cannot be operated
even within the 30 second period.
✽ ✽
NOTICEWhile driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open) position, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately one inch. If
you experience the noise with the
sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.
Window opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).
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Auto down window(Driver’s window, if equipped)Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers the
driver’s window even when the
switch is released. To stop the win-
dow at the desired position while the
window is in operation, momentarily
pull the switch in the direction oppo-
site of the window’s movement.
Auto up/down window (Driver's window, if equipped) Pressing or pulling up the power win-
dow switch momentarily to the second
detent position (6) completely lowers
or raises the window even when the
switch is released. To stop the window
at the desired position while the win-
dow is in operation, pull up or press
down and release the switch.
If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power win-
dow system must be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Close the driver’s window and continue pulling up the driver’s
power window switch for at least 1
second after the window is com-
pletely closed.
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4Automatic reversal
If the upward movement of the win-
dow is blocked by an object or part of
the body, the window will detect the
resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then
lower approximately 30 cm. (11.8 in)
to allow the object to be cleared.
The distance may vary based on the
size or position of the window. If the
window detects the resistance while
the power window switch is pulled up
continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower
approximately 2.5 cm. (1 in). And if the power window switch is
pulled up continuously again within 5
seconds after the window is lowered
by the automatic window reversal
feature, the automatic window rever-
sal will not operate.
✽ ✽
NOTICEThe automatic reverse feature for
the driver’s window is only active
when the “auto up” feature is used
by fully pulling up the switch. The
automatic reverse feature will not
operate if the window is raised using
the halfway position on the power
window switch.
Power window lock button The driver can disable the power
window switches on the passenger
doors by pressing the power win-
dow lock button located on the dri-
ver’s door to the LOCK position
(pressed).
 When the power window lock button is in the LOCK position
(pressed), the driver’s master
control cannot operate the pas-
senger door power windows.
WARNING
Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
If an object less than 0.16 in. (4
mm) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel, the
automatic reverse window may
not detect the resistance and will
not stop and reverse direction.
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CAUTION
 To prevent possible damageto the power window system,do not open or close two win-dows or more at the sametime. This will also ensure thelongevity of the fuse.
 Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's doorand the individual door win-dow switch in the oppositedirections at the same time. Ifthis is done, the window willstop and cannot be opened orclosed.
WARNING -
Windows
 NEVER leave the ignition key in the vehicle.
 NEVER leave any child unat- tended in the vehicle. Even
very young children may inad-
vertently cause the vehicle to
move, entangle themselves in
the windows, or otherwise
injure themselves or others.
 Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head
and other obstructions are
safely out of the way before
closing a window.
 Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep
the driver’s door power win-
dow lock button in the LOCK
position (pressed). Serious
injury can result from uninten-
tional window operation by
the child.
 Do not extend heads or any limbs outside the window
while the vehicle is in motion.
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