2019 KIA SORENTO Features and Functions Guide

31ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
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
A
B
Auto Hold*
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at
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 . Auto
Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD
button B on the center panel below gear shift .
Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver’s door,
engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the
driver’s seat belt must be fastened .
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the Instrument
Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a standstill,
and AUTO HOLD button B is pressed ON, the
indicator will illuminate white . While driving the
vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold
indicator will remain white .
Green: Engaged - When coming to a
complete stop by depressing the brake
pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes
from white to green .
Off (not illuminated) - The indicator will
turn Off when the AUTO HOLD button B
is manually pressed Off or when the EPB
is manually turned On .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a
system malfunction . Take your vehicle to
a local Kia dealer .
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.

•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 •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
Electric Parking Brake 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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CENTER PANEL

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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 .
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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†2 0 / Ventilated Seats*
ACBCB
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•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 .
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•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
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REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off . The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns . Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information .
CENTER PANEL

33ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS *IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 0
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*†1 8
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
REMINDER: Do not attempt to operate the driver position memory system while the vehicle is moving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath .
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REMINDERS:
•
The headrest only moves up and down as described above . It does not adjust forward or backward .
•
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident .
SEATING

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SEATING
*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 8 / Power Lumbar*†1 8
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion
height, Seatback recline or Lumbar forward/backward .
A
B
C
D
AABCD
SeatbackLumbarSeat Cushion ExtensionSeatSeat Cushion
Pull lever E to slide Seat forward/backward .
Pull lever F up several times to raise Seat Height
Push lever F down several times to lower Seat Height
Pull lever G to adjust Seatback recline .
Press H to adjust Lumbar support .
Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 8
H
E
FG
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle .
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For more information on Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
For more information on Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
REMINDER: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .

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SEATING
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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 Seatback
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†1 8
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*†1 8
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
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For more information on 2nd-Row Auto Folding Seat operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.
REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the Seatback to lock .

SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
SEATING
*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
3rd-Row Folding Seat*†1 8
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.
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
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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
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 .
HOLD
A
B
C
D
E
Sunvisor†24
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
Mechanical Key shown.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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•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
Kia Key Fob 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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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
Mechanical Key H:
•Press button on back of key fob to release Mechanical Key
•Use to lock /unlock driver’s door
•Use to lock glove box
•Use to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
REMINDER: When reinserting the mechanical key, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
Smart Key*†8
HOLD
A
B
C
E
D
F
G
H
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 .

•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.
To view videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website . Refer to page 2 for more information .
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
Kia Key Fob Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES