2021 KIA SORENTO ignition

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Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
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.
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 the 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 – When vehicle is in Park and 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.

•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
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
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
Auto Hold*
REMINDERS:
•
Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay attention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
ECO
MUD
SAND
SNOW
COMFORT
TERRAIN
P
R
D
N
AUTO
HOLD
B
A
(Button on center console below gear shift)
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Electric Parking Brake Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.
CENTER PANEL

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CENTER PANEL
CENTER PANEL
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. The Steering Wheel Heater will turn off
automatically in 30 minutes, or when button A is pressed
again to deactivate.
B Seat Warmers
•Press the button up once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press the 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 the button down 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*
•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 the Steering Wheel Heater being turned ON, the system will return to its previous state
•The system returns to on when ignition is cycled. To turn off system, press the Heated Steering Wheel button A
•With the heated steering switch in the ON position, the heating system in the steering wheel turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the steering wheel temperature
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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.
(Located below gear shift knob)
(Buttons located on top sides of center console)
DRIVE
SPORTSMART
AUTO
HOLD
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
TERRAIN
COMFORT
Seat warmers / ventilation
Wireless charge center console, back seat
USB / Multimedia
USB
180W12V
A
Seat warmers / ventilationWireless charge center console, back seat
USB / Multimedia
USB
180W12V
Seat warmers / ventilationWireless charge center console, back seat
USB / Multimedia
USB
180W12V
C
B
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Heated and Ventilated Seats Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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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

•
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
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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 BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFFPASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
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
DE
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Sunroof Operation Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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Rear View Monitor (RVM)†6
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view
behind the vehicle through the audio head unit screen.
RVM activates when the:
•Ignition or the Engine Start /Stop button* (Green Light) is in the
ON position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
•RVM is ON by default when the ignition is cycled
•While the Rear View Monitor is active the volume will be lowered on all audio modes
•
Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dirty. Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dirt, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up.
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(Camera)
(Rear-Camera Display)
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)*†6
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) is designed to
display the rear and side of the vehicle blind spot
areas in the Instrument Cluster LCD when the
system is activated.
To turn BVM on, go to User Settings in the
Instrument Cluster by pressing the Mode button A
on the Steering Wheel. Select Driver Assistance >
Blind-Spot Safety > Blind-Spot View and press the
OK button B.
BVM will operate when the Engine Start /Stop
button is on and the turn signal is activated.
BVM will not operate when the Engine Start /Stop
button is off, a turn signal is deactivated or another
warning screen comes up on the Instrument
Cluster LCD.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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(Buttons located on right side of the steering wheel)
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
A
B
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Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist is a supplemental system that
is designed to assist the driver when the vehicle is in reverse by sounding
a warning and temporarily braking, if a pedestrian or any object is detected
within the sensing area of the rear of the vehicle, or to help reduce the
possibility of a collision.
PCA User Settings:
To turn PCA on, press the Mode button A on the Steering Wheel and
go to User Settings on the Instrument Cluster LCD. Press the Move (OK )
button B up/down and select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety.
There are three modes:
Rear Active Assist – PCA will warn the driver with an audible alert and
may apply temporary braking
Rear Warning Only – PCA will warn the driver with an audible alert
Off – PCA is disabled
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)†6
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)* is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) may not detect every object around the vehicle.
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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
A
B
REMINDERS:
•If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
•
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first

Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. Parking Distance Warning-Forward* and Reverse may not detect every object around the vehicle.
in the Owner’s Manual for more information may not detect every object around the vehicle.
Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning
(PDW ) is a supplemental system that is designed
to assist the driver by chiming if any object is
detected within the sensing area to the front, rear
and side of the vehicle when backing up.
Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning
(PDW ) is activated when the the ignition is on and
the button C is depressed.
To deactivate Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning (PDW ), press the button C (LED is lit).
Forward*/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning (PDW)†6
(Located below gear shift knob)
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
AUTO
HOLD
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOWTERRAIN
P
R
D
N
C
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
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