2019 KIA SORENTO Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sun-
roof, be sure not to position cargo
onto the roof rack in such a way that
it could interfere with sunroof oper-
ation.
The following specification is the
maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible on the roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in
excess of the specified weight limit
on the roof rack may damage your
vehicle. Always drive slowly and turn corners
carefully when carrying items on the
roof rack. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natu-
ral causes, can cause sudden
upward pressure on items loaded on
the roof rack. This is especially true
when carrying large, flat items such
as wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off the
roof rack and cause damage to your
vehicle or others around you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check frequently
before or while driving to make
sure the items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.
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CAUTION - Loading Roof
Rack
When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make surethey do not exceed the overallroof length or width.
When you are carrying cargo on the roof rack, do not operatethe sunroof (if equipped).
When carrying cargo on the roof rack, take the necessaryprecautions to make sure thecargo does not damage theroof of the vehicle.
WARNING- Driving with
roof load
Always drive slow and turn cor-
ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. The vehi-
cle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack.
ROOF 100 kg (220 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

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If you install aftermarket HID head
lamps, your vehicle’s audio and elec-
tronic devices may malfunction.Antenna
Pole antenna
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive AM or/and FM broadcast sig-
nals.
This antenna pole is removable. To
remove the roof antenna pole, turn it
counterclockwise. To install the roof
antenna pole, turn it clockwise.
Shark fin antenna
The shark fin antenna will receive the
AM, FM broadcast signals and
transmit data. When reinstalling your roof anten-
na, it is important that it is fully
tightened and adjusted to the
upright position to ensure proper
reception.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo near
the antenna pole to ensure proper
reception.
AUDIO SYSTEM
CAUTION- Antenna
Before entering a place with alow height clearance or a carwash, remove the antenna poleby rotating it counterclockwise.If not, the antenna may be dam-aged.
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Features of your vehicle
Steering wheel remote con-
troller (if equipped)
(1) VOLUME
Used to control volume.
(2) SEEK
When pressed shortly (under 0.8
seconds).
- FM, AM mode : Searches broad-cast frequencies saved to presets.
- CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music,
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Audio mode : Changes the track,
file. When pressed and held (over 0.8
seconds).
- FM, AM mode : Automatically
searches broadcast frequencies
and channels.
- CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode :
Rewinds or fast forwards the track
or file.
(3) MUTE
Mutes audio volume.
(4) MODE
Each time this key is pressed, the
mode is changed in order of FM1,
FM2, AM, CD, USB (iPod), AUX, My
Music, BT Audio.
If the media is not connected or a
disc is not inserted, corresponding
modes will be disabled.
Press and hold the key (over 0.8 sec-
onds) to turn the audio system on/off.
When power is off, press the key to
turn power back on. (5) (if equipped)
When pressed shortly.
- When pressed in the phone
screen, displays call history
screen.
- When pressed in the dial screen, makes a call.
- When pressed in the incoming call screen, answers the call.
- When pressed while another incoming call is waiting, switches
to waiting call (Call Waiting).
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When pressed and held (over 0.8 sec-
onds).
- When pressed in the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology Handsfree
wait mode, redials the last call.
- When pressed during a
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology Handsfree
call, switches call back to mobile
phone (Private).
- When pressed while calling on the mobile phone, switches call back to
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Handsfree (Operates only when
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Handsfree is connected). (6) (if equipped)
Ends phone call.
(7) (if equipped)
When pressed shortly.
- Starts voice recognition.
- When selected during a voice
prompt, stops the prompt and con-
verts to voice command waiting
state.
When pressed and held (over 0.8 sec-
onds).
- Ends voice recognition.
❈ The Bluetooth®word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth
®SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Kia is
under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their
respective owners. A compatible
Bluetooth
®enabled cell phone is
required to use
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology.
Refer to a separately supplied A
VN manual for detailed informa-
tion.
AUX, USB port
If your vehicle has an AUX and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port, you
can use the AUX port to connect
audio devices and the USB port to
plug in a USB device or iPod
®.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise
may occur during playback. If this
happens, use the power source of the
portable audio device.
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* iPod®is a Registered trademark of
Apple Inc. iPod®mobile digital
device sold separately. Connectivity
may require use of the Kia accesso-
ry cable.
WARNING- Distracted
driving
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol that may lead to an acci-
dent, 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 sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.

Driving your vehicle
• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
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Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
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Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
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Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
. . . 5-22
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Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
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Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) . . . . . 5-49
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Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
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the cruise control on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
do one of the following . . . 5-65
approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
do one of the following . . . 5-66
Smart cruise control with stop & go system . . . . 5-67
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(Smart cruise control system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
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smart cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
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Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
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Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW). . . . . . . . . 5-101
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. . . 5-104

Driver Attention Warning (DAW). . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115 Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
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Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123
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anti-freeze in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-124
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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-126
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Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
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Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
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