2018 KIA SORENTO instrument panel

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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.

SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE8*IF EQUIPPED
Drive Mode Integrated Control Video
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ECO Mode (Active ECO)*
The Active ECO system helps improve fuel
economy by controlling several vehicle
components . When activated, it optimizes
drivetrain operations such as engine power and
transmission to help improve fuel economy .
To turn ON, press the DRIVE MODE button B
and scroll through options until in the ECO mode .
The ECO mode indicator in the instrument cluster
will illuminate, indicating that the vehicle is in ECO
mode and Active ECO is operating . The Active
ECO system will remain on even when the ignition
is cycled .
To turn the Active ECO system OFF, press the
DRIVE MODE button B again and change to
another mode .
For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
Drive Mode Integrated Control System*
The Drive Mode may be selected depending on driver’s
preferences and road conditions .
To cycle through the different Drive Modes A, press the
DRIVE MODE button B . The Instrument Cluster will display
SPORT or ECO when selected . When in Normal mode, it will
not display in the Instrument Cluster .
REMINDERS:
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The system is turned ON and in Normal mode when ignition is in the ON position
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When ECO mode is selected, the indicator will display and system remains on, even when ignition is cycled
•Steering effort may be slightly increased in Sport mode
(Located on Center Panel below Gear Shift)*
(Appears on LCD in Instrument Cluster)
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To help improve your fuel economy: •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during
cornering maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for
daily driving whenever possible .
Press ESC OFF button A to turn Traction Control OFF/ON .
To turn OFF both the Traction Control and Stability Control, press and
hold for more than 3 seconds . Press again to turn ON .
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when
accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline . The HAC automatically
activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the
ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
•
ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
(Outlet located on back of Center Console*)
(Button panel located left of Steering Wheel)
BCA
Instrument Panel Dimmer
AC Inverter*
With parking lights/headlights ON, press button B (+) or (-) to adjust
the brightness of the instrument panel illumination .
REMINDERS:
• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not change brightness when headlights are turned off .
• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the UVO eServices* nor the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system* screens . Use those system's settings to adjust brightness on the screens .
The AC Inverter supplies 115V/150W electrical power to operate
accessories or equipment . Press AC Inverter button C to activate .
AC115V
MAX150W •
•When HAC is active (e .g ., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal HAC operation . •HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards
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Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*
The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing
lanes . The light on the BSD button A will illuminate when turned ON . The
outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 18 mph
and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor .
REMINDERS:
•When the BSD is ON and the vehicle power is cycled to OFF then ON again, the BSD system returns to ON
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The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings . When vehicle power is cycled, the RCTA will remain in the previous state
•For more information on RCTA, refer to the Owner’s Manual
For more information on the above systems, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Blind Spot Detection System w/RCTA Video
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E
B
C
DRCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right side D,
the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror
will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD screen, when these conditions are met:
•The gear shift is in Reverse
•The vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
•The RCTA can be set to on/off in User Settings from the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
(Button panel located left of Steering Wheel)
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Blind Spot Detection (BSD) / Lane Change Assist (LCA)
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSD System boundary B, or vehicle in the LCA boundary C approaches at a high speed, a yellow indicator
will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal,
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the
system will sound an alert .
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Lane Departure Warning System Video
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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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(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
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RMIRROR
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B
C
D
E
F

The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle .
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Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function .
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electronic 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
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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 .

•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
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