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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 . Steering Wheel Heater will turn off
automatically in 30 minutes, or when button A is pressed
again to deactivate .
(Buttons located below Gear Shift)
Heated and Ventilated Seats 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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
B Seat Warmers
•Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press 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 button 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*
ACBCB
QR CODE
•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
•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
•System does NOT turn off when ignition is cycled . To turn off system, press the Heated Steering Wheel button A
QUICK TIPS
CENTER PANEL
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE32*IF EQUIPPED
SEATING
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
Type A*
•To raise headrest, pull headrest up to the desired position
•To lower headrest, press button, then press the headrest down
Type B/C*
•To raise headrest, pull headrest up to the desired position
•To lower headrest, press and hold the release button A and lower
headrest to the desired position
Driver Position Memory System*
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 B on the control panel . System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons C within 5 seconds . The system
will beep twice when memory has been stored
SET
1
2
(Buttons located on Driver's Door Panel) ( Type A )( Type B / C )
B
C
A
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33ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
SEATING
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat, Seat Cushion, Seatback,
Lumbar and Seat Cushion Extension
A
B
C
D
AABCD
SeatbackLumbarSeat Cushion ExtensionSeatSeat Cushion
Pull lever E to slide Seat forward/backward .
Pull/press lever F to adjust Seat height .
Pull lever G to adjust Seatback recline .
Press H to adjust Lumbar support .
Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
H
E
FG
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle .
QUICK TIP
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE34*IF EQUIPPED
SEATING
Folding 2nd-Row Seat
1 . Lower the 2nd-Row Seat Headrest to the
lowest position
2 . Pull up on the Seatback folding lever A or
strap* and fold the Seatback down
Unfolding 2nd-Row Seat
1 . Lift the folding Seatback lever A and move
the Seatback backward B
2 . Then lift the lever again A or return it to
an upright usable position B
2nd-Row Walk-In Seat*
To enter the 3rd-Row Seat* area, do the following steps:
1 . Place the Seatbelt into the guide clip and tighten the Seatbelt
by pulling up
2 . Pull lever C located on the 2nd-Row Seatback
3 . Fold the Seatback forward and slide to the farthest forward
position
4 . Return Seatback to its original position and ensure it locks
(clicks) into place
2nd-Row Folding Seat
For more information on 2nd-Row Walk-In Seat operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.B
A
(Lever located on 2nd-Row Seatback)
C
•When you return Seatback to it's original position, ensure it locks (clicks) into place •It may be necessary to slide the front Seat forward and adjust the front Seatbacks to fully lower rear seats •Lower Rear Headrests to the lowest position
QUICK TIPSPull lever D to release and
automatically fold 2nd-Row
Seatback down .
2nd-Row Auto-Folding Seat*
D(Located on rear quarter-trim panels)
2nd & 3rd Row Folding Seats 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
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
For more information on 2nd-Row Auto Folding Seat operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.
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SEATING
To view videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website . Refer to page 2 for more information .
2nd & 3rd Row Folding Seats Video
2nd & 3rd Row Center Seatbelt Video
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
Unfastening Center Seat Belt
1 . If Seat Belt is buckled, press the
release button on the buckle .
2 . To retract the center seatbelt
webbing G in 2nd and/or 3rd
rows, use the lap belt tongue
plate H to push the “release
button” in the small slot on the
center belt buckle J .
J
H
GG
H
J
3rd-Row Folding Seat*
1 . Fully lower headrest A
2 . Pull Seat folding strap B located on the Seatback
3 . Fold Seat down
Folding 3rd-Row Seat
B
A
For more information on 3rd-Row Seat operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE36*IF EQUIPPED
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
Mechanical Key shown.
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
D Manual Liftgate*: Press and hold for more than
1 second to unlock Liftgate . Then lift by the handle
to manually open Liftgate .
Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for Power Liftgate to
open automatically . Press again at any time to stop .
Press and hold again to automatically close .
E Press and hold more than a half second for Panic Alarm .
To turn OFF Alarm, press any button
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
To open the sunglass
holder F, lightly press the
cover and the holder will
slowly open G .
Place your sunglasses
with the lenses facing out .
To close the sunglass
holder push it up .
•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
Sunvisor
Sunglasses Holder
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or
side windows . Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
•Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to and from the front or side windows
F
G
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Smart Key*
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door . Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors .
C Manual Liftgate*: Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate . Then lift
by the handle to manually open Liftgate .
Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for Power Liftgate to open automatically .
Press again at any time to stop . Press and hold 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
H
Mechanical Key H:
•Press button on back of key fob to release Mechanical Key
•Use to lock /unlock driver’s door
REMINDERS:
•
The Liftgate does not automatically open when the C button is pressed .
•
The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle .
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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
•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 •If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start /Stop button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
QUICK TIPS
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE38*IF EQUIPPED
HOLD
Power Liftgate*
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to
automatically open/close the Liftgate .
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button B until
the Liftgate begins to open . Press and hold again to automatically close .
REMINDER: Pulling the Rear Hatch upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate .
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open Power Liftgate automatically, press the
Rear Hatch Release button C on 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 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 .
A
HOLDB
D
C
(Located on Liftgate inside lip near latch)
(Button located on Driver's Panel)
For more information on the Power Liftgate operation, please refer to the Owner's Manual.
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment 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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
OTHER KEY FEATURES