2021 KIA SORENTO Features and Functions Guide

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COLLISION WARNING
EMERGENCY BRAKING
FCA is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian in the roadway through front
view camera recognition and front radar signals to warn the driver that a collision is imminent,
and if necessary, temporarily apply emergency braking. Initially, FCA provides Forward Collision Warning
(FCW ) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, emitting an audible
warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster A.
If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially
helping to reduce the effects of a possible collision.
FCA User Settings:
• FCA is ON by default in most Kia models. FCA can be turned
ON/ OFF by going to the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster
• To go to User Settings , press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel when the vehicle is at a
standstill, gear shift in Park and with the ignition on or the Engine Start /Stop button* in the ON position
• Press the OK button C up/down and select User Settings then Driver Assistance
– In some models, go to Driving Assist, then Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist or Forward Collision
Warning and press the OK button C
– In other models, go to Forward Safety and select Active Assist, Warning Only or Off
• Active Assist: Vehicle will provide a warning (audible & visual) and apply the brakes if needed
• Warning Only: Vehicle will provide a warning only (audible & visual)
• Off: System is off, no warnings or braking provided
• To adjust the FCA initial warning activation time, go to User Settings , Driver Assistance, Warning
Timing then select Normal, Early or Late, depending on your Kia model:
–
Early/Normal: Maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
FCA/FCW will become active when the:
• Ignition is on or the Engine Start /Stop button* is ON
• Vehicle is traveling faster than 5 mph
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
MODE MODE
MODE
MODE MODE
OK
CRUISE
Smart Cruise Control
OK
Cruise Control
OK
CRUISE
Bluetooth Eco
OK
CRUISE
L FA
OK
CRUISE
User Settings
Trip Modes
Fuel Econ
OK
CRUISE
HDA
MODE
OK
CRUISE
Audio LV DA MSLA - ISLA
MODE
OK
MODE CRUISE
CRUISE
C
B

FCA Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* on the audio head unit. Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume
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Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA)Video
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)†6
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
Actual User Settings steps may vary by model. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
REMINDERS:
• FCA will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previous setting was OFF
• If FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off, FCA system is automatically turned off
• When the FCA system is off, the FCA warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS

See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert is designed to inform the driver when the vehicle in front starts
moving or departs from a stop. When LVDA is on, your vehicle is stopped and detects that the
leading vehicle is driving away, LVDA sounds an alert to let you know you can start driving. If
no action is taken after the vehicle in front drives away, then a message A will appear on the
Instrument Cluster LCD.
LVDA User Settings:
• To turn LVDA on, press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel, and go to User
Settings in the Instrument Cluster. Press the Move (OK ) button C up/down and select
Drive Assistance, then press the OK button C to select. Go to Driver Attention Warning and
then Leading Vehicle Departure Alert.
• Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press the
Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter
Vehicle SettingsThe Leading Vehicle Departure Alert system is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution.
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
Leading vehicle
is driving away
(Buttons located on steering wheel)
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)†6b
REMINDERS:
•
When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
•
Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before departure
MODE MODE
MODE
MODE MODE
OK
CRUISE
Smart Cruise Control
OK
Cruise Control
OK
CRUISE
Bluetooth Eco
OK
CRUISE
L FA
OK
CRUISE
User Settings
Trip Modes
Fuel Econ
OK
CRUISE
HDA
MODE
OK
CRUISE
Audio LV DA MSLA - ISLA
MODE
OK
MODE CRUISE
CRUISE
B
C
A
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) Video
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)

REMINDERS:
•
Current highway speeds and controlled or limited access road information may vary. Future navigation updates may change this information
•
If the driver changes the speed while in automatic speed setting mode, it deactivates and enters a manual mode
•
When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
MODE MODE
MODE
MODE MODE
OK
CRUISE
Smart Cruise Control
OK
Cruise Control
OK
CRUISE
BluetoothEco
OK
CRUISE
L FA
OK
CRUISE
User Settings
Trip Modes
Fuel Econ
OK
CRUISE
HDA
MODE
OK
CRUISE
Audio LV DA MSLA - ISLA
MODE
OK
MODE CRUISE
CRUISE
60mph
A
B
C
D
E
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA)*†6
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to adjust the speed of the vehicle when driving on
limited/controlled access highways/freeways. The system can adjust the vehicle’s speed based
on available highway speed information. The automatic speed setting mode is designed to set
the speed automatically by adjusting to the current speed limits of the highway the vehicle is
traveling on.
To activate HDA, turn Smart Cruise Control (SCC) on by pressing the Driving Assist CRUISE /
Driving Assist Mode CRUISE button* A on the Steering Wheel. When HDA is activated
and the conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator B will illuminate green. If the
conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light B will illuminate
white. When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the
lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green B.
If HDA is activated, conditions are met and the SCC speed is set by the driver (at the posted
highway speed limit or slower), HDA will enter the automatic speed setting mode. The set speed
and AUTO will be displayed C in green and an audible alert will sound.
HDA will operate only when these conditions are met:
• The vehicle is traveling slower than 95 mph or the highway speed limit
• When driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways
• When the SCC is on and operating
• When the SCC speed is set to current posted highway speed or slower
HDA User Settings:
To enable HDA, press the Mode button D on the Steering Wheel and go to User Settings
in the Instrument Cluster. Press the Move (OK ) button E up/down and press to Driver Assistance,
then Driving Assist, Highway Driving Assist. Then press the OK button E to enable.
Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press the Setup
hard key on the audio head unit, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings.
Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on certain federal highways. Always drive safely and use caution.
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions.
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS

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To pause MSL A, press the Pause/Resume button C
QUICK TIP
MODE MODE
MODE
MODE MODE
OK
CRUISE
Smart Cruise Control
OK
Cruise Control
OK
CRUISE
BluetoothEco
OK
CRUISE
L FA
OK
CRUISE
User Settings
Trip Modes
Fuel Econ
OK
CRUISE
HDA
MODE
OK
CRUISE
Audio LV DA MSLA - ISLA
MODE
OK
MODE CRUISE
CRUISE
60mphLIMIT
60mphLIMIT
AD
B
C
E
F
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)†6Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)†6
Manual Speed Limit Assist monitors the vehicle speed and warns the driver
when the vehicle surpasses the preset speed limit. A waning indicator will
blink A on the Instrument Cluster LCD and a warning alert will sound until
the vehicle speed returns to or is below the preset speed limit.
MSLA User Settings:
To activate MSL A, press and hold the Driving Assist button* B
on the Steering Wheel and the speed limit indicator A will illuminate.
Press the +/- button C up/down to set the speed. The speed limit will
display on the LCD A.
To deactivate MSL A, press and hold the Driving Assist B again.
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is designed to use the information from the
posted speed limit and the navigation system to inform the driver of the
speed limit.
When ISL A is on and active, the system will display an alert on the
Instrument Cluster LCD D of the detected speed limit. If the vehicle’s
current speed exceeds the detected speed limit, a warning will sound and
the vehicle’s current speed will blink on the LCD.
ISLA User Settings:
To turn ISL A on, press the Mode button E on the Steering Wheel and
go to User Settings on the Instrument Cluster LCD. Press the Move (OK )
button F up/down and select Driver Assistance by pressing the OK button F, then Intelligent Speed Limit Assist.
Select one of the three modes:
• Speed Limit Assist: Informs the driver of the detected speed limit,
display a message change the set speed of the MSL A or SCC to help the
driver stay within the posted speed limit
• Speed Limit Warning: Informs the driver of the detected speed limit
and warn the driver when the vehicle is traveling faster than the posted
speed limit
• Off: MSL A is disabled
REMINDERS:
• Set the vehicle speed within the posted speed limits
• When not in use, keep MSL A off, to avoid inadvertently setting the vehicle speed
REMINDERS:
• Vehicle must be parked and in a safe location to change the speed settings
• Additional information may be displayed if additional road sign information is detected
MSLA/ISLA are not substitutes for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information

You can set a speed limit offset to the posted speed limit by going to User Settings, Driver Assistance, Speed Limit, then Speed Limit Offset. Set the offset to “0” if you want the vehicle to travel at the detected speed limit, when ISL A is on
QUICK TIP
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)

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Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Driver Attention Warning is designed to alert the driver if it detects inattentive driving practices and, in certain situations, can give
a warning signal to take a break from driving. There are three modes:
• Normal Sensitivity: Driver Attention Warning warns the driver of his/her inattentive driving practices.
• High Sensitivity: Driver Attention Warning warns the driver of his/her inattentive driving practices faster than Normal mode.
• Off: Driver Attention Warning is deactivated
If DAW is activated, the DAW information A will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD when you select the Driving Assist menu
in User Settings . A message, “Consider taking a break,” B appears on the LCD and a warning sounds to suggest the driver to
take a break when the driver’s attention level becomes low.
DAW User Settings:
To turn DAW on/off, with the ignition on, press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel and go to User Settings in the
Instrument Cluster. Then go to Driver Assistance and select Driver Attention Warning. Set DAW to Normal Sensitivity, High
Sensitivity of Off.
• Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press
the Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter
Vehicle Settings
REMINDERS:
•
The setup of DAW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled
•
When activated, DAW does not display “Consider taking a break” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
•
DAW will enter a standby mode if the camera does not detect the lanes and/or the driving speed remains under 40 mph
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)*†7
MODE MODE
MODE
MODE MODE
OK
CRUISE
Smart Cruise Control
OK
Cruise Control
OK
CRUISE
Bluetooth Eco
OK
CRUISE
L FA
OK
CRUISE
User Settings
Trip Modes
Fuel Econ
OK
CRUISE
HDA
MODE
OK
CRUISE
Audio LV DA MSLA - ISLA
MODE
OK
MODE CRUISE
CRUISE
Consider taking a break
Attention Level
HighAB
C
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Video
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS

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See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain
cornering maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for
daily driving whenever possible.
Press the ESC OFF button B 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 it 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 startup. When the ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†8
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†8
REMINDERS:
•HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for service
•HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
HOLD
HOLD
(Button panel located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
With the parking lights/headlights ON, press the button A (+) or (-)
to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster illumination Control does not adjust brightness on the audio head unit screens. Use the display settings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen.
•
•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 two-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards
QUICK TIPS
AB
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL

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LRLRLR
Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button*†9
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse)
and while the vehicle is moving backward, the outside
rearview mirrors A will rotate downward to aid in
reverse parking.
When the left or right mirror buttons B are depressed,
the Reverse Parking Aid Function will operate (LED lit).
To turn OFF the function, press the buttons to the
center position.
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to
their original positions when:
•The Engine Start /Stop Button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved to any position except R
(Reverse)
•
Outside rearview mirror buttons are not depressed
REMINDER: When one of the outside rearview mirror switches are not depressed (LED lit), the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rearview mirrors will not rotate downward.
To start the engine:
1. Depress the brake pedal
2.
Press the Engine Start /Stop
button while gear shift is in
P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF: Press the
Engine Start /Stop button.
To use the Engine Start /Stop button, you must have the
Smart Key fob inside the vehicle.
REMINDERS:
•
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Start /Stop button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•
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
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start /Stop button once (amber light)
ON position •When already in the ACC position (amber light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start/Stop button (red light) •
When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start /Stop button twice (red light)
Keeping the vehicle in the ACC or ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery.
QUICK TIPS
A
B
(Button/switch panel located on Driver’s Door)
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Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL

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Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Front Windows Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled.
Electronic Child Safety
Lock System
Press button C to lock the rear
passenger doors. An indicator will
illuminate showing the system is active.
This system is on by default, and then
activated once the button C is pressed.
To deactivate, press the button again.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Rear Door Locks – Double
Pull to Open
If the inner door handle is pulled once
when the door is locked, the door will
unlock. If the inner door handle is pulled
once more, the door will open.
Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function.
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•
While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or partially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard. This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
• If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, partially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
• If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Button configuration may vary depending on vehicle model. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
To open the Rear Doors, pull the inner door handles two times
QUICK TIP
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift
is moved into 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.
LRLRLR
A
B
C
(Button/switch panel located on Driver’s Door)
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Rear Door Locks - Double Pull to Open Video
Electronic Child Safety Lock System Video
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL