2020 KIA SORENTO Features and Functions Guide

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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:
•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
Custom Key : A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features.
To Program the Custom Key: Press the SETUP key, then press the
Custom button. Select one of the available features you would like the Custom button to open.
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 22-25 or see your Owner’s Manual.
Sound Settings – To adjust the Standard Audio Systems sound settings:
1. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2. Select the onscreen 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/Media (USB, Aux, Bluetooth® Au d io)*
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
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RADIO
CD-INMAP
MEDIA
SEEK
TRACK
PWR VOL FILETUNE
PHONEHOME
SETUP
APPS
Press to enter HOME mode
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to enter SETUP mode
Press to display the Custom menu
Rotate to change Radio Station/Media tracks/songs/files. Press to select
Press briefly to do the following: •
FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or titlePress and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to Power On/Off. Rotate to adjust volume
Press to select FM/AM modes
Press to select MEDIA modes
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.

•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smartphone, the smartphone’s navigation system may also be available
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
•Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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UVO link Activation*†1 (Systems equipped with UVO link only)
For further UVO link operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 22-25.
1. Follow these steps to activate UVO on your vehicle head unit:
a. Press theSETUP key
b. Press the UVO icon
c. Press UVO or SERVICE Activation
2. Read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and
agree by pressing SUBMIT
3. Enter Smartphone Number or Email address to receive a
verification code, then press SUBMIT
4a. Follow these steps if using your phone number to receive
your verification code:
a. Check your phone for an SMS (text message)
b. Open the link in your SMS. A page will open requesting that
you create your account
Note: If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using
your phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide
your password prior to receiving the verification code.
c. Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, and
account password, and click CRE ATE ACCOUNT. A page will
open displaying your verification code
d. Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e. Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I
have entered my PIN.”
A link will be provided to download the Kia Access with UVO link
app from your app store. After installing the app, log in and enjoy.
4b. Follow these steps if using your email to receive your verification code.
a. Check your email. The email will be from [email protected]
b. Open the link inside the email
A page will open requesting that you create your account.
Note: If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using your email address
as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the
verification code.
c. Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, and account
password, and click CRE ATE ACCOUNT. A page will open displaying your
verification code
d. Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e. Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my
P I N .”
A link will be provided to download the Kia Access with UVO link app from your
app store. After installing the app, log in and enjoy.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and 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 which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Virtual Assistant A – Press to
connect to the UVO Center to hear
information about the UVO features
UVO Voice Local Search B – Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other
locations, like “cafe”
Roadside Assist C – Press to connect to the UVO Center where you can
request vehicle towing services
UVO Assistance
(Buttons on overhead console*)
UVO
FRONT REAR
ONOFFDOOR
ABC
REMINDER: These buttons may be located in the rearview mirror or the overhead console.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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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 Head Unit
2. Select the onscreen SOUND button
3. Select the menu item to change settings
4. Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM® radio and save frequently used stations
How to Save a Preset: Press and hold the desired slot. This saves the current station in the selected slot
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM® channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment. In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites. During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program. Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key : A programmable button to provide quick access to one of several available system features
To Program the Custom Key: Press and hold the Custom Key. Select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency.• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel.• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX ).Press and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency.• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio).
PWR
VOL
FILETUNE
N AV
MAP
SETUP
RADIO
MEDIA
SEEK
TRACK
MAP
Press to Power ON/OFF. Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to enter MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to display the MAP screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to display the Navigation menu screen
Press to go to Custom Menu
Pull to open SD Map slot
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/files. Press to select
UVO link†1 with Navigation*†1 4
FM/AM/SiriusXM® †21/Media (USB, Aux, Bluetooth® Au d io)

•The volume level for each source (FM, AM, SiriusXM®, USB, etc.) will revert to the previously set volume for that source
•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smartphone, the smartphone’s navigation system may also be available
•Prolonged use of the audio head unit 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 link 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 link with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. For other audio system information, see page 22-25.
UVO link with Navigation 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
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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Front SVM operation:
•The camera view will display on the navigation screen in both Drive and Neutral
•In Drive, the camera view will continue to display until the vehicle speed is above approximately 9 mph
•
The camera view will reappear on the navigation screen whenever the vehicle drops below approximately 9 mph
The Front SVM camera is ON when:
1. The Engine Start /Stop button is On
2. The gear shift is in Drive or Neutral
3. The SVM button A is pressed ON (LED illuminated)
Rear SVM operation:
•The camera view will automatically display on the navigation screen when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse
•The camera view will turn off when the vehicle is shifted out
of Reverse
VIEW
OFFSurround View Monitoring (SVM) System*
The Surround View Monitoring (SVM) System is a parking support system that shows the areas around
the front, rear, left, and right sides of the vehicle via four cameras displayed in the navigation* screen.
Surround View Monitoring (SVM) 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.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Front SVM - when in Drive & Neutral: Rear SVM - when in Reverse:
Displays the front side and SVM images simultaneously on the screen
Displays the front side image on the screen
Displays the front side and left side images simultaneously on the screen
Displays the front side and right side images simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear view and SVM images simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear side image on the screen
Displays the rear and left side images
simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear and right side images simultaneously on the screen
REMINDER: The SVM camera is equipped with an optical lens to provide a wider range of vision and may appear different from the actual distance.
The Surround View Monitoring (SVM) is only a supplemental device. Drivers should not rely solely on the SVM information when parking and backing up. Drivers should always pay attention and directly check the left/right and rear.
Camera View Modes – To change camera view modes, press the icons shown below on the navigation screen to select the mode.
A
(Located next to gear shift)
QR CODE
The Front SVM camera will turn off when the gear shift is moved into Park or Reverse or the SVM button is pressed.
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P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic®†2 2 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
Manual Mode: To enter the Manual mode, move shift
lever from D to left gate A.
To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+]
to upshift or down [–] to downshift A.
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•Press the brake pedal and depress release button to move the gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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When you select AWD Lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button A, 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 improve traction
•This mode automatically shifts back to AWD AUTO mode at speed above 19 mph. If the vehicle decelerates to
speeds below approximate 25 mph, 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 below gear shift)
A
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A/CREARA/COFFSYNCAUTO
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Clean Air
FRONT REAR
63F63F
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
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
(Type B shown)
Climate Control Auto Function
1. Press AUTO B to select Full Auto Operation. The Auto setting
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2. Set desired Temperature A
3. Press SYNC* M to select Sync Temperature Control Operation*,
which synchronizes the passenger’s temperature to the driver’s
setting
Defog Inside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to highest position G
2. Set Temperature to highest position A
3. Press the Front Defrost button E
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1. Set Front Fan Speed G to the highest position
2. Set Temperature A to Hot
3. Press the Front Defrost button E
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Automatic Climate Control* (continued)
REMINDERS:
•
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
•Warm air may flow in through the vents if the Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
•
Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility

Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode button H to cycle through to
the desired mode:
Auto Defogging System (ADS)
Auto defogging is designed to reduce
the fogging up of the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture of the inside of the windshield.
The system will automatically change to
defrost mode when needed.
Auto Defogging is set ON by default. To
cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front
Defrost button for three seconds,
when the ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon
will illuminate). To turn Auto Defogging
on again, press the Front Defrost button
for three seconds.
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level

•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Auto Defogging System (ADS) 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
QR CODE
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REMINDER: Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode
selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Manual Climate Control*
FRONT
REAR
PASSENGERAIR BAG
A/C
0 4
1
3
2MAXA/C
ON/OFF
REAR A/C
Rear Climate Control*
A Front fan speed control knob
B FRONT window defroster button
C REAR window defroster button
D Air conditioning button
E MA X A /C button
F Mode selection buttons
G Air intake control button
H Temperature control knob
I 3rd Row air conditioning ON/OFF button
J 3rd Row fan speed control knob
I
JA
DEB
CF
G
G
H
Defog Inside Windshield:
1.
Set Front Fan Speed A to the desired position
2. Set desired Temperature H
3. Press the Front Defrost button B
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1. Set Front Fan Speed A to the highest position
2. Set Temperature H to Hot
3. Press the Front Defrost button B
•
•
Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent
•MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
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