VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 5Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Trip Computer / Tripmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Drive Mode Integrated Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Active ECO System (ECO Mode)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DRIVER’S PANELElectronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9AC Inverter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)* . . . . . . . . . .11Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)* . . . . . . . . .11Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . . . 12Power Folding Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Heated Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Fuel Door Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Reverse Parking Aid Function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Engine Start/Stop Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSTilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Standard Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)* . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AUDIO SYSTEMSStandard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . . .22
CENTER PANELSurround View Monitor (SVM)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Aux/USB/iPod® Ports, Power Outlets & AC Inverter* . . . . 24Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . . 25AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Automatic Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Manual Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Auto Hold* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Heated Steering Wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
S E AT I N GFront Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Driver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Power Adjustable Driver's Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Manual Adjustable Driver's Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322nd-Row Folding Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332nd-Row Auto Folding Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333rd-Row Seat - Folding* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
OTHER KEY FEATURESRemote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* . . . . . 37Power Liftgate (Tailgate)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Panoramic Sunroof Operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)* . 42Rear-Camera Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light) . . . 43Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page) MAINTENANCE (See Back Cover)
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
SORENTO FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Air Conditioning / Automatic Climate Control* . . . . . . 26
Audio System – Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . 20
Audio System – UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . 21
Audio System – UVO eServices / Premium Navigation* . 22
Aux/USB/iPod® Ports , Power Outlets & AC Inverter* . . 24
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cruise Control / Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASSC)* 18
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 5
Trip Computer / Tripmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 15
*IF EQUIPPED
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
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AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
L
RMIRROR
(Button located left of Steering Wheel)
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Press the L or R buttons D to select the mirror to adjust .
Press button arrows E left /right or up/down to adjust mirror position .
Toggle button F left /right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors .
Toggle button F to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
•The Smart Key* Lock /Unlock buttons are pressed
•The door outside handle button* is pressed
A Pull/Press to operate Front Windows Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, press switch to the OFF position (LED not lit) .
Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters are controlled with Rear Defroster .
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved
in-to or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in
the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /
Unlock ON/OFF .
(Button/switch panel located on Driver's Door )
The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle .
QUICK TIP
Press the Fuel Door Release button to
release the fuel door .
Fuel Door Release Button
A
B
C
D
E
F
SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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AUTOL
R
MIRROR
Reverse Parking Aid Function*
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse)
and while the vehicle is moving backward, the outside
rearview mirrors A will rotate downward to aid in
reverse parking .
When the left or right mirror buttons B are depressed,
the Reverse Parking Aid Function will operate (LED lit) .
To turn OFF the function, press the switches again.
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to
their original positions when:
•The ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved to any position except R
(Reverse)
• Outside rearview mirror switches are not depressed
REMINDER: When one of the outside rearview mirror switches are not depressed (LED lit), the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rearview mirrors will not rotate downward .
(Button/switch panel located on Driver's Door)
A
B
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 . Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while gear shift is in P (Park)
To turn the engine OFF: Press the ENGINE START/STOP button .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the
Smart Key fob on your person or inside the vehicle .
REMINDERS:
• In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
• If Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the ENGINE START/STOP button, hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP button and press
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (orange light)
ON position •When already in the ACC position (orange light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (red light) • When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (red light)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery .
QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
DRIVER'S PANEL
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Voice Recognition Tips Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
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Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may have difficulty
understanding some accents or uncommon names .
When using Voice Recognition to place a call, speak in a
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation .
Help your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice
Recognition performance by making a few simple
changes to your phone contacts:
•Use full names vs . short or single-syllable names
(“John Smith” vs . “Dad”; “Smith Residence” vs .
“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters or hyphens (@, &, #, /,
-, *, +, etc .)
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs .
“ICE”)
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor
Goodman” vs . “Dr . Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the
audio system’s user’s guide or your vehicle’s Quick
Start Guide .
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
QUICK TIP
How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, wait for the
system BEEP before speaking the command .
There are two options for placing a call:
Standard Audio System*
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D
(system will prompt you through call process)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A (system will BEEP
to indicate it is ready for call placement) . Then say the
command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
UVO eServices and UVO eServices with
Premium Navigation*
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D
(displays the phone screen with number keypad)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button A . Then say the
command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electric 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
•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
QUICK TIPS
A
B
Auto Hold*
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in 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 .
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO HOLD
button B . The white AUTO HOLD indicator will come on indicating the
system is in standby .
Before the Auto Hold will engage, the driver's door, engine hood and trunk
must be closed and the driver's seat belt must be fastened .
When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from white to green indicating the Auto Hold is
engaged and EPB is applied . The vehicle will remain at a standstill even if
you release the brake pedal .
If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released .
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
CENTER PANEL
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REMINDER: 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,
and manually open
D Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open . Power
Liftgate: Press and hold for more than 1 second to open
E Press and hold more than a half second for Panic Alarm . To turn OFF Alarm, press any button
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
•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
HOLD
A
B
C
D
E
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
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The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellular phone or smartphone . To help prevent this, store each device separately .
QUICK TIPS
Smart Key*
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options .
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door . Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors .
C Manual Rear Hatch: Press and hold to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open
REMINDERS:
• The Rear Hatch does not automatically open when the C button is pressed .
• The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle .
C Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for Power Liftgate to open automatically . Press again at any
time to stop . Press again to automatically close
D Press and hold for more than a half second for Panic Alarm . To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release mechanical key
F Mechanical key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
•Press button once to unlock driver’s door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
• Press again to lock all doors
HOLD
A
B
C
E
G
D
F
F
Mechanical Key F:
•Press button on back of key fob to release Mechanical Key
•Use to unlock driver’s door
SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
Erasing programmed buttons:
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.
The HomeLink® / Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* is designed to
reduce glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear and also
connect up to three electronic transmitters into one location .
• To turn automatic dimming ON, press button F
• To turn automatic dimming OFF, press button G
HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror*
A HomeLink® button
B HomeLink® button
C Indicator light
D HomeLink® button
E Glare detection sensor
F Automatic dimming ON
G Automatic dimming OFF
•
•You can reprogram a single HomeLink® button by repeating Step 2 •Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
QUICK TIPS
ABCDEFG
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES