2021 KIA SORENTO Features and Functions Guide

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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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Folding 2nd-Row Seat
1. Lower the 2nd-Row Seat Headrest to the lowest position
2. Pull up on the Seatback folding lever A or strap* and fold
the Seatback down
Unfolding 2nd-Row Seat
1. Lift the folding Seatback lever A and move the Seatback
backward to the desired position B
2nd-Row Folding Seat†1 8

•When you return the Seatback to its original position, ensure it locks (clicks) into place
•It may be necessary to slide the front Seat forward and adjust the front Seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
•Lower Rear Headrests to the lowest position
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(Located on rear quarter-trim panels)
Pull lever D to release and automatically fold 2nd-Row
Seatback down.
2nd-Row Auto-Folding Seat*†1 8
For more information on 2nd-Row Auto Folding Seat operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
REMINDER: The lever must return to its original position for the Seatback to lock.
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2nd & 3rd Row Folding Seats Video
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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3rd-Row Folding Seat*†1 8
One-Touch Slide & Fold 2nd Row Seats
Folding 3rd-Row Seat
1. Fully lower the headrest A
2. Pull the Seat folding strap B located on the Seatback
3. Fold the Seat down
To get in and out of the 3rd Row Seat, adjust the 2nd Row
Seat by pressing the One-Touch Slide & Fold 2nd Row Seats
(located on top C and side D of the 2nd-row seatback):
1. Set the front seatback to the most upright position, and
slide the seat forward, if needed
2. Lower the 2nd Row Seat Headrest to the lowest position
3. Insert the seatbelt buckle into the pocket between the
rear seatback and the cushion
4. Press the One-Touch Slide & Fold buttons to slide the
Seat forward
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
The strap can be used in the back of the 2nd Row Seat to slide and fold the 2nd Row Seats.
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AA
B
C
D
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2nd & 3rd Row Folding Seats Video
One-Touch Slide & Fold 2nd-Row Seats Video

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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
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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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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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Power Liftgate*†1 6
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to automatically open/close
the Liftgate.
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button B until the Liftgate
begins to open. Press and hold again to automatically close.
REMINDER: Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate.
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release button C
on the exterior of the Liftgate.
Automatically close by pressing the Power Liftgate Close button D.
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment
The height setting of a fully opened liftgate (tailgate)
can be adjusted by the following steps:
1. Position the liftgate manually to the preferred
height
2. Press the Power Liftgate Close button D more
than 3 seconds
3. A system beep will sound twice indicating the
height setting has been saved
The liftgate will then open to the set height. To
change setting again, repeat steps 1-3.
(Located on Liftgate inside lip near latch)
(Located on lower Liftgate exterior)
(Button located on Driver’s Panel)
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
A
B
C
D
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Power Liftgate Height Adjustment Video

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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
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
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Sunroof Operation Video
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES