VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 5Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Drive Mode Integrated Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 8ECO Mode (Active ECO)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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)* . . . . . . . . . .11Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW )* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 / Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup . . .21UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . . .23
CENTER PANELSurround View Monitor (SVM)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . . 25Paddle Shifters* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Automatic Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Manual Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Aux / USB / iPod® Ports, Power Outlets & AC Inverter* . . . 29Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Auto Hold* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Heated Steering Wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
S E AT I N GFront Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Driver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Power Adjustable Driver's Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Manual Adjustable Driver's Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332nd-Row Folding Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342nd-Row Auto-Folding Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343rd-Row Folding Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Unfastening Center Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OTHER KEY FEATURESSunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Sunglasses Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Double-Turn Lock / Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Power Liftgate* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Smart Power Liftgate* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* . . . . . 40Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade* . . . . . . . . . 41Rear Parking Assist System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Rear-Camera Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light) . . . 43Child-Protector Rear Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . 45LEGAL DISCLAIMERS . . . See Back Inside Cover Page
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
SORENTO FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASSC)* . . . . . . . . . 19
Air Conditioning / Automatic Climate Control* . . . . . . 26
Audio System – Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . 20
Audio System – UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . 22
Audio System – UVO eServices/Premium Navigation* . . 23
Aux/USB/iPod® Ports, Power Outlets & AC Inverter* . . . 29
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 5
Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.
7ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
Service Interval Setting F
To set the service interval in User Settings mode:
•Press the Mode button A to cycle to User
Settings and press the OK button C to enter
•If Service Interval is OFF, press the OK
button C to turn ON
•Press the Move button B to select /change the
interval setting
•Press the OK button C to select the interval
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument
Cluster Modes, press the Mode button A when the vehicle is
at a stand-still and with the Engine/Start Stop button in the
ON position and select User Settings by pressing the Move
button B up/down .
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing
the Move button B, and then selecting the item by pressing
the OK button C .
Press the OK button C to go back to the previous mode/item .
User Settings mode:
Driving Assist
•Smart Cruise Control Response*
•Rear Cross Traf fic Alert*
•Forward Collision Warning*
Door/Liftgate (Tailgate)
•Automatically Lock/Unlock
•Two Press Unlock
•Door Lock Sound
•Power Liftgate*
•Smart Liftgate*
Lights
•One-Touch Turn Signal
•Head Lamp Delay*
•Welcome Light*
Sound
•Park Assist System Volume*
•Blind Spot Detection Sound*
•Welcome Sound*
User Settings
Seat/Steering
•Easy Seat Access*
•Steering Position
Service Interval
•ON/OFF
•Set mileage/months
Other Features
•Fuel Economy Auto Reset ON/OFF
•Wiper/Lights Display*
•Fuel Economy Unit
•Speedometer Subscale*
•Temperature Unit
•Tire Pressure Unit
•Language
To enter Service Mode, press
the Mode button A, scroll to
Service Mode by pressing the
Move button B . Then press the
OK button C to enter . System
will display number of miles
remaining until next service
is due, as well as the type of
service due .
When service is required, the
following will be displayed:
Service Required D .
To reset the Service Mode
system, press and hold the OK
button C for more than 1 second .
Press the OK button C to go back to the
previous mode/item
To turn Service In OFF E, go to User Settings .
Service Mode To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
LCD Display Video
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
(Type B cluster)
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE12*IF EQUIPPED
(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 (also unlocks Fuel Door)
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 )
Press the Fuel Door Release button to
release the fuel door .
Fuel Door Release Button
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
L
RMIRROR
A
B
C
D
E
F
The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle .
QUICK TIP
Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function .
QUICK TIP
DRIVER'S PANEL
13ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
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 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
QR CODE
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light)
ON position •When already in the ACC position (amber 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
DRIVER'S PANEL
SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE20*IF EQUIPPED
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Audio System Setup Options
Press the SETUP key, then using the touchscreen, press the menu item to enter
(Display, Sound, Clock /Calendar, Phone, System) . Adjust the available settings for
each equipped audio system setup option by pressing the onscreen buttons/arrows .
Audio system setup options may include the following:
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 21-23 or see your Owner’s Manual.
Sound Settings
To adjust the Standard Audio Systems sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the
on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode .
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Speed Dependent
Volume, Beep)
4 . Using the touchscreen, press arrows to adjust the settings
Standard Audio System*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (CD, USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)*
•Display settings – Adjusting the
Brightness, Mode Popup, MP3
Information Display
•Sound settings – Sound Settings,
Speed Dependent Volume Control,
Voice Recognition Volume,
Touchscreen Beep
•Clock/Calendar settings –
Clock Settings, Time Format,
Calendar Settings, Clock Display
•System settings – Memory
Information, Prompt Feedback,
Language
DISP
ENTER
TUNE
FILE
POWER
PUSH
VOL
SEEK
TRACK C AT
FOLDER
DISP
RADIO
MEDIA
PHONE SCAN
SETUP
MENU
SEEK
TRACK C ATENTER
TUNE
FILE CLOCK
POWER
PUSH
VOL1 2
3
4 5
6RPT RDM
FOLDER
RADIO
MEDIA
PHONE CLOCK
SCAN
SETUP
Press to turn display On/Off
Press to move Up/Down one Category/File folder
Press to enter CLOCK setting mode
Press to enter SETUP mode
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/songs/files. Press to selectPress to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/songs/files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/songs/files
Press to Power On/Off . Rotate to adjust volume
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to eject CD
Insert CD
Standard Audio System Videos To view these videos 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
Press to play each Radio/SiriusXM® station/channel for 5 seconds or each Media song/file for 10 seconds . To cancel SCAN Play, press again
REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
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P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P
R
N
D
SHIFT
LOCK
RELEASE
Sportmatic® Shifting 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
Sport Mode: To enter Sport mode, move shift lever
from D to left gate .
To shift while in Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift .
QR CODE
•Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear •Sport mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down . When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
QUICK TIPS
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Sport mode) .
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear .
REMINDERS:
• The paddle shifters can be operated when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph
• When in Sport mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
CENTER PANEL
SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE26*IF EQUIPPED
SYNCAUTOFRONT
REARMODECLIMATE
A/C A/C
REAR
OFF
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
Clean Air
Automatic Climate Control*
ON/OFF
REAR A/C3rd Row Climate Control*
A Driver's temperature control knob
B AUTO (automatic control) button
C Air Conditioning ON button
D Air Conditioning OFF button
E FRONT windshield defroster button
F REAR window defroster button
G Fan speed control button
H MODE Selection button
I CLIMATE information screen selection button
J A /C Rear Control ON/OFF button
K Air intake control button
L Passenger’s temperature control knob
M SYNC temperature control selection button
N 3rd Row air conditioning ON/OFF button
O 3rd Row fan speed control knob
A
D
E
B
C
F
G
H
IJ
K
LM
O
N
When you select AWD Lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button, the AWD LOCK mode increases the drive
power when driving on wet pavement, snow covered roads and/or off-road .
•This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy
roads, etc ., to maximize traction .
•This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 19 mph (30 km/h) and is shifted to AWD AUTO
mode at speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) . If the vehicle decelerates to speeds below approximate 25 mph (40
km/h), however, the transfer mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again .
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the
front wheels . This shock is not a mechanical failure .
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
(Located next to gear shift)
(Type B shown)
CENTER PANEL
29ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
Aux/USB/iPod® Ports, Power Outlets & AC Inverter*
USB Charger* & AC Inverter*
Digital Clock
Standard Audio System*:
Press SETUP button on audio system, then press
on-screen instructions to change clock settings .
UVO eServices System Clock Setup*:
Press the SETUP button, then press the
on-screen Clock icon to enter clock settings .
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation
System Clock Setup*:
Press the SETUP button, then press the
on-screen Clock icon to enter clock settings .
12VMAX
180W12VMAX
180W
AUX USB
A Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect USB audio
devices, smartphones and iPod® devices .
B Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a
12V (180W max) power outlet .
(Located on Center Console)
REMINDER: Using the Power Outlet (accessory plug) and USB charger for prolonged period time with the Engine Start /Stop button in the ACC position (Engine OFF ) and AC Inverter for prolonged period time with the Engine Start /Stop button in the IGN Position (Engine OFF ) could cause the battery to discharge .
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Ports, Power Outlets and AC Inverter, refer to the Owner's Manual.
C USB charger* and power ports are located in the
Center Panel and rear of the Center Console
D AC Inverter*, 115V 150 watt, outlet is located in the
rear of the Center console
AC115V
MAX150W12V180W
USB
DC
(Located on Back of Center Console)
• Press the Return button on the navigation screen to ensure changes are saved .
• When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen
• To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO eServices with Navigation System*)
QUICK TIPS
The power outlets are inactive when the Engine Start /Stop button is OFF .
QUICK TIP
A
BB
B
CENTER PANEL