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Rotary Dial Shifter Knob – Shift-by-Wire
(Center Console)
P: Park – To shift into Park from any gear, press the Park (P) button A on the Rotary Dial
Shifter Knob while the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed
Rotate the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Paddle Shifters
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift
lever is moved into the Drive (D) position.
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle
shifter B once to shift up or down one gear.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual steering wheel and/or paddle shifters may vary.
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Sorento HEV is equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT ). The
following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
• To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in
the (P) Park position. If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission
may overheat, resulting in damage
• Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
• A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
If the clutch is overheating, an amber warning light* will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Should this condition occur, pull over and place the vehicle in Park and idle the engine.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for additional information on Automatic Gear Shift or DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information.
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
COMFORTTERRAIN
P
R
D
N
AUTO
HOLD
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Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
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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
QUICK TIPS
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
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SEATING
SEATING
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 0
Type A*
• To raise the headrest, pull headrest up A to the desired position
• To lower the headrest, press the button B, then press the headrest
down C
Driver Position Memory System*†1 8
The integrated system stores into memory the position of the Driver’s Seat
and the Outside Rearview Mirrors.
To store positions into memory, first place the Gear Shift into P (Park)
while the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position. Then:
1. Adjust the Driver’s Seat and the Outside Mirrors
2. Press the SET button B on the control panel. System will beep once
3. Press one of the memory buttons C within 5 seconds. The system will
beep twice when memory has been stored
SET
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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 or Audio Head Unit*, 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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SEATING
SEATING
One-Touch Slide & Fold 2nd Row Seats
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 A and side B 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.
The strap can be used in the back of the 2nd Row Seat to slide and fold the 2nd Row Seats.
QUICK TIPREMINDER: Do not use the One-Touch Slide & Fold buttons while the 2nd-row passenger seat is occupied.
A
B
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2nd & 3rd Row Folding Seats Video
One-Touch Slide & Fold 2nd-Row Seats Video
3rd-Row Folding Seat*†1 8
Folding 3rd-Row Seat
1. Fully lower the headrest C
2. Pull the Seat folding strap D located on the Seatback
3. Fold the Seat down
Refer to section 3 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
QUICK TIPS
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
• Remove the key cover, using the mechanical key
• Use to lock /unlock the Driver’s Door I
• Use to lock the glove box
I
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Remote Start - Smart Key Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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 mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster or the
Audio Head Unit*.
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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How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®*
If programming for the first time, begin with Step 1
(repeating this step will delete all information).
To program non-rolling and rolling code garage door
openers and other devices:
1. Press and hold the left A and C buttons
simultaneously until the indicator light G begins to
flash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2. Press and hold the desired button A B or C
and hold the button on the transmitter while it is
approximately 1 to 3 inches away from the mirror. The HomeLink® Indicator light E
will flash rapidly once the frequency signal has been successfully programmed
To finish programming rolling code garage door
openers, complete these steps:
3. Locate the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door’s motor head unit. Press
and release the button and complete Step 4 within 30 seconds
4. Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink® button up to three times
Operating HomeLink®:
Press one of the programmed HomeLink® buttons.
Erasing programmed buttons:
Press and hold the A and C buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds,
and then release both buttons within 30 seconds.
The HomeLink® / Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* is designed to
reduce glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear and
also connect up to three electronic transmitters into one location.
HomeLink®†12 with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror*
A HomeLink® Channel 1
B HomeLink® Channel 2
C HomeLink® Channel 3
D Garage Door Opener Status
Indicator: Closing or Closed
E HomeLink® Operation Indicator
F Garage Door Opener Status
Indicator: Opening or Open
G HomeLink® User Interface
Indicator
•
•You can reprogram a single HomeLink® button by repeating Step 2 •Erasing the programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
QUICK TIPS
If your garage door opener was manufactured in 2011 or later, and you’re unable to program your vehicle’s HomeLink® system, you may need to purchase a HomeLink Repeater Kit. For more information, go to www.HomeLink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
D
E
F
G
ACB
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Homelink® Support Video
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES