2021 KIA SORENTO door lock

*IF EQUIPPED 42SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTER PANEL
CENTER PANEL
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*Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) System
The ISG system is designed to reduce fuel
consumption by automatically shutting down
the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When the ISG system is ON and the vehicle
is at a standstill, the engine will stop, and the
green AUTO STOP indicator B on the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
The engine will restart when the brake pedal
is released or the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to
Manual Shift mode. When engine restarts,
the green AUTO STOP indicator on the
instrument cluster will turn off.
To deactivate the ISG System, press the
ISG OFF button C. If you press again, the
system will be activated.
REMINDERS:
•ISG is active by default at vehicle startup. When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
•
Under certain conditions, the engine will restart automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
•
If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG button LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer

•If the AUTO STOP indicator A is solid yellow, the system is functional, but just has not met all its enabling criteria to activate ISG at that time.
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The ISG system is disabled when:
•A seat belt is unfastened
•The hood or a door is opened
•Battery condition is poor
•
The front or rear defroster is turned on
•
Engine coolant temperature is low
•
The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
•
Emission control devices activate
•
The vehicle is on a steep slope
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Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
(Button on center console below gear shift)
(LCD instrument panel Type B)
(Button on center console below gear shift)
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SMART
LOCK
ECOCOMFORT
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LOCK
RELEASE
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SPORT
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ISG (Idle, Stop & Go) System Video

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SEATING
SEATING
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensors*†6
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensors can help alert the driver when rear
passenger(s) are left in the rear seats using the ultrasonic sensors and door monitoring.
The system is designed to provide three separate alerts:
• The 1st alert is a message on the Instrument Cluster, “Check Rear Seats” A, and a
chime will sound
After the 1st alert, when the doors are locked and there is movement detected in the rear
seats, the horn will sound for about 25 seconds. This alert may activate up to eight times
within 24 hours, if movement is still detected and system has not been disabled
• If you have installed the Kia Access with UVO Link app on your smartphone, logged in
and activated the Rear Occupant Alert notification, a third alert (notification) will be sent
to your phone
To turn the system on or off, in the Instrument Cluster, go to User Settings, select
Convenience, and then Rear Occupant Alert.
Rear Occupant with Ultrasonic Sensors activates under the following conditions:
• A rear passenger door is opened and closed
• The ignition has been turned off
• The driver’s door has been opened, then closed
• The doors are locked with the Smart Key or the door lock
button on the door handle
MODE
OK
CRUISE
ROA
This system is not a substitute for one’s attention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle. Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Check rear seats
: Alarm OffOK
A
B
REMINDERS: •
To avoid false alerts, make sure the vehicle’s windows are rolled up •
If objects such as boxes are stacked in front of the ultrasonic sensors, the system may not detect any movement •
The ultrasonic sensors may occasionally detect movement in the vehicle and cause false alerts, when there are no rear occupants present. False alerts can occur due to:– The presence of insects near the system sensor– Rushing air from a window that is rolled down– Movement around the exterior of the vehicle– Surrounding noise or vibration– Vehicle passing through a car wash– Movement in the driver or front passenger seat is detected •
The Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors system may fail to detect movement and activate an alarm if: – Movement is subtle or does not continue – A small child sits directly in a seat without a car seat–
A rear passenger is covered with an object such as a blanket, obstructing the sensor’s view

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The 1st alert message will not display on Instrument Cluster if the rear doors are never opened. Either rear doors must be opened after unlocking the vehicle before the system will activate.
•
To temporarily disable alerts, press the OK button B on the Steering Wheel while the message is displayed
•
To turn the alert off while sounding, press the unlock button on the Smart Key or press the door lock button on the door handle
•
Must be enrolled in UVO services and Kia Access app installed on the phone to receive ROA alert notifications on your smartphone
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensors Video
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.

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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 Press and hold for more
than a half second for the
Panic Alarm. To turn OFF
the Alarm, press any button
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* Sunvisor†24
Use the Sunvisor to shield from direct light through the front
or side windows. Slide or swing the Sunvisor out and adjust
as needed.
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield from all direct light
•The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
•Do not operate the vehicle if the Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of the seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to and from the front or side windows
Mechanical Key shown.
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
•Turn clockwise once to unlock the 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
A
B
C
D
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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HOLD
HOLD
HOLDHOLD
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock the Driver’s Door. Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and the Liftgate
C Manual Liftgate*: Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock the Liftgate. Then lift by the
handle to manually open the Liftgate
Smart Key*†9
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 the engine
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Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
E Power Liftgate*: Press and hold for the Power Liftgate to open automatically.
Press again at any time to stop. Press and hold again to automatically close
D Remote Start*: Press for more than two (2) seconds within four (4) seconds after locking
doors to start the vehicle. Press once to turn off
E Press and hold for more than a half second for the Panic Alarm.
To turn OFF the Alarm, press any button
F Press to release Mechanical Key
G Mechanical Key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button H:
• Press button once to unlock the Driver’s Door
• Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
• Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key G:
• Press the button F on the back of the key fob to release the Mechanical Key
• Use to lock /unlock the Driver’s Door I
• Use to lock the glove box
REMINDER: When reinserting the mechanical key, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound.
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Remote Start - Smart Key Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open can be operated from several controls to
either open, close or lock the Liftgate. The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open will
close the Liftgate, lock all doors and Liftgate and then arm the vehicle.
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are near the back of the
vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard lights will blink and a chime will
sound for about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart Power Liftgate is about
to open. Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before
opening the Smart Power Liftgate.
The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open feature is off by default. To enable the Smart
Power Liftgate, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes.
REMINDERS:
•All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
•The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open feature will not operate when:
– The doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles
– A door is not locked or closed
– The Smart Key is in the vehicle
•
Press any button on the Smart Key fob during the Detect and Alert stage, or move out of the detection area, to deactivate the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open function
•
When the ignition is on, the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open will only operate with the gear shift in the Park (P) position
•The Smart Key must be outside of the vehicle for the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open to operate
•Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the Liftgate
Smart Liftgate with Auto Open*†1 6
• During the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open alert, the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob or moving away from the detection area
• The open height and speed can be adjusted. For information on how to set the open height and speed, see your owner’s manual
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Smart Liftgate with Auto Open Video

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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately
30 seconds after the Engine Start /Stop button is OFF.
Map/Room Lamp Operation
Press the button A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF.
Press button B to turn the Driver’s/Passenger’s Map
Lamps ON/OFF. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for
the driver or the front passenger.
The Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened or the
ignition is turned OFF. When all doors are locked or the
ignition is ON, the Map Lamp will turn OFF immediately.
Map/Room Lamp button C – When pressed and a door
is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key,
the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately
30 seconds.
Room Lamp – Press the lens D to turn the Room Lamp
ON/OFF.

•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds •If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 5 seconds after the system is in the armed stage •Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled through
multidirectional lever & push button switches E. The ignition
needs to be ON to operate the sunroof/sunshade.
REMINDER: The sunroof can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off. If the front doors are opened, the sunroof cannot be operated even within the 30-second period.
To slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•Auto Open: Slide the lever E backward to the farthest position and release
•Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E forward to the farthest position (second
detent) and release
Tilting the Sunroof open/closed:
•Open/Raise: Push lever E upward
•Close/Lower: Push lever E forward
•Auto Close Sunroof and Sunshade: Slide the Sunroof lever E forward to the
farthest position
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction.
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PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
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PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
(Front overhead console)
(Center of cabin)
REMINDERS:
•
The Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
•
Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
A
BB
C
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Sunroof Operation Video
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent the Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating.
REMINDERS:
• The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the driver’s button panel, left of the Steering Wheel
• Ensure the engine is OFF, the driver’s door is unlocked, and push the fuel door at the 3 o’clock position C
• It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click, and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Lever located near floor below Driver’s Panel) (Latch located inside hood)
AB
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely
lock in place.
Opening the Hood:
1. Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2. In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary
Latch B to the left inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
3. It will open by itself after it has been raised about half way
REMINDER: Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat surface, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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One-Click Fuel Cap Video

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Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder
safety belts to remain unlocked
during normal vehicle operation
for freedom of movement and
increased comfort.
During a STRONG STOP,
SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN
COLLISIONS, seatbelt retractors
will automatically lock the belts to
reduce the risk of injury.
ODS is designed to detect the presence
and position of the front passenger and
adjusts or turns off airbag deployment
accordingly.
Depending on the situation and type of
accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the
airbag should not be deployed, the
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate.
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†15 /
Passenger Airbag†2 Off Indicator
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PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt.
Seat Belts†19
To properly fasten your seat belts:
1.
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B
until it clicks
2.
Position the lap portion of the belt across your
lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible C. Adjust
the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the
shoulder portion D
PRESS
The seat belt warning chime operates for the driver’s seat only.
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REMINDER: Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash. The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat.
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
A
B
C
D
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks
Located on the rear edge of the rear
passenger doors, turn the Child-
Protector Rear Door Lock to the lock
position to disable the inner door
handles from opening the rear doors.
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Locks are located on the rear passenger’s door jamb.(Lock located on rear passenger inside door jamb)
(ODS light is located on map/room lamp ceiling console)
PASSENGER
AIR BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
SAFETYFEATURES
SAFETY FEATURES