GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SORENTO
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Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable
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Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your
new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are
easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide, and the specific operational and safety information it provides, is not a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury,
Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without
notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.
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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.
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Instrument Cluster Overview
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
A Tachometer
B Turn Signal Indicators
C Speedometer
D Engine Temperature Gauge
E Indicators & Warning Lights
F Gear Shift Position Indicator
G Odometer/ Trip Computer/ Tripmeter
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The TPMS indicator functions as both Low Tire Pressure Light
and TPMS Malfunction Indicator .
The indicator will illuminate if one or more tires is significantly
underinflated, the vehicle has a spare tire installed without TPMS
or the outside temperature becomes significantly lower .
Inflate tire(s) to specifications using an
accurate digital tire pressure gauge to
turn off Low Tire Pressure Indicator .
See front driver’s door jamb for PSI
specification . The Low Tire Pressure
Position Indicator A is displayed on the
LCD screen in the Instrument Cluster
when the tire(s) are underinflated .
When there is a problem with the TPMS, the TPMS Malfunction
Indicator will blink for approximately one minute and then illuminate .
See dealer for service .
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
REMINDERS:
• Check the recommended tire pressure label located on the left side of driver's door jam, visible when the door is opened .
• Consult your dealer for service if Low Tire Pressure Light remains illuminated after inflating your tire(s) .
Fuel Economy
There are several factors that contribute to your vehicle’s fuel economy, including maintenance of your vehicle, driving style,
environmental conditions, vehicle weight and vehicle aerodynamics . Below are tips on how to help improve fuel economy:
For more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR Code above to view a video or refer to the Owner's Manual.REMINDER: Driving range varies depending on a vehicle’s fuel tank size, (e .g ., 12-gal . vs . 24-gal) . Even though the two vehicles MPG may be the same, the vehicle with the larger tank will have the greater range .
•Keep your vehicle in good condition with regular
maintenance
•Don’t let the engine idle longer than necessary
•Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at
a moderate rate
•Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure
•Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary weight in
your vehicles
•Avoid placing large or heavy items on roof racks
•Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads
To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR codes or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Video
Fuel Economy Video
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•Even with TPMS, tire pressure should be checked manually at least once a month . Only adjust tire pressure on “cold tires” •For proper maintenance and optimal fuel economy, maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle •In winter or cold weather, the TPMS light may illuminate if the tire pressure was adjusted to the recommended tire inflation pressure during warm weather
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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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
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Lane Departure Warning System 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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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)/Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
With the Engine Start /Stop button in the ON position, press
the LDWS button E (shown on previous page) to turn system ON .
The instrument cluster indicator will illuminate white .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane,
the system may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert
may sound, under these conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 40 mph
•The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
If LDWS button is ON/OFF and ignition is cycled, the system returns
to its previous state .
The AEB helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing down,
braking or stopped A . A warning message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime
will sound . The AEB will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 6 mph .
To turn the AEB off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDER: The AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previously set to off
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal or hazard lights are activated .
The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane.
When the LDWS sensor detects the lane traveling in, the lane is illuminated
When the LDWS sensor does not detect the lane traveling in the lanes is not illuminated
When the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, the lane the vehicle’s crossing will blink (shown in both images above)
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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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)
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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 .
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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 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
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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 .
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO
RADIO
NAVI
PHONE MAP
INFO
SETUP
CD-INMAP
MEDIA
SEEK
TRACK
PWR VOL
FILETUNE
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to select FM/AM/ SiriusXM® modes
Press to enter MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to select UVO eServices mode
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to display the Destination menu screen
Press to display Pandora®, downloaded apps, SiriusXM®, data, Quick Guide & climate information
Press to eject CD
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Insert CD
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files. Press to select
Sound Settings
To adjust the sound settings - Fader/Balance, Tone, Touch-Screen Beep ON/OFF and Speed-Dependent Volume Control ON/OFF - from any audio mode:
1 . Press the SETUP button on the Audio Control Unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item to change settings
4 . Use the on-screen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the return button to save settings
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (Disc, USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio,
My Music, Pandora®)
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery . •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
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Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. For other audio system information, see page 20-22.
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation 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 .
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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 .