2021 KIA SORENTO climate settings

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Using the rear seat
climate control system
(if equipped)
You can check the current status and
control the rear seat climate control
system via the system screen.
Press All Menus > Rear Climate
Controls on the Home screen, or
press the [ REAR] button in your
vehicle.
\225 If the climate control system supports
the AUTO mode, you will see the climate
control screen shown below.
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\225Display Off: Turn off the screen.
Press the screen to turn it back
on.
\225Lock Controls : Set to prevent
operation of the climate control
system from the rear seats.
\225 Climate Settings: Customize the
climate control settings.
> See
″ Climate (if equipped) .″
If you operate the climate control system
while using your system, the climate
control settings are displayed at the top of
the screen.
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\333Note
\225The interior temperature is displayed in
units of 1 °F.
\225The AUTO mode will be deactivated
automatically in the following situations:
- When you adjust the fan speed or
direction
-When you turn on or off the air
conditioner
-When you activate the front
windshield defroster
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.

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\225AWD : Select a four-wheel drive mode.
-ECO : This drive mode is for optimum
fuel efficiency.
- NORMAL: This drive mode is
optimized for a comfortable ride.
-SPORT: This drive mode is optimized
for dynamic driving.
[Drive Mode Change Alert (if
equipped)
You can set to display a notification when
you change your vehicle′s drive mode.
\225 Detailed Alert: When you change the
drive mode, a detailed notification will
be displayed with the vehicle image.
\225Simple Alert: When you change the
drive mode, a brief notification will be
displayed at the top of the screen.
\225Off: When you change the drive mode,
no notification will be displayed.
[Coasting (if equipped)
You can set the vehicle to disengage
the engine from the transmission while
coasting in ECO or SMART mode to save
fuel.
[ECO (if equipped)
This is a drive mode for increasing the
vehicle′s energy efficiency. You can
change the climate control mode, the
active coast energy regeneration level,
and other settings.
[NORMAL (if equipped)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver
and passenger′s comfort. You can change
the climate control mode and the active
coast energy regeneration level.
[SPORT (if equipped)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic
driving performance. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast
energy regeneration level.
[Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (if
equipped)
Reset your drive mode settings to the
default values.
\333 Note
You can view how to improve ECO
potential by pressing Help. If the ECO
potential improves, the drivable distance
will be longer. (electric vehicles only)

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Seat Position Change Alert
(if equipped)
You can set the system to display a
notification when you change the position,
height, or angle of the driver′s seat.
Heated/Ventilated
Features
(if equipped)
You can set the steering wheel heater and
the driver seat heater or ventilation to be
controlled automatically.
The auto control mode will be deactivated
if you operate the heater or ventilation
controls manually. Selecting this option
again or restarting the vehicle will
reactivate the auto control mode.
Climate (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle′s climate
control settings.
[Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set the system to cut off the
inflow of outdoor air to maintain a
comfortable environment.
\225Activate upon Washer Fluid Use: Set to
activate air recirculation to decrease the
inflow of the washer fluid smell while
spraying washer fluid.
[Automatic Ventilation (if
equipped)
You can set the system to activate
automatic air ventilation to maintain a
comfortable environment when the air in
the vehicle is stuffy.
\225 Auto Dehumidify : Set to activate air
ventilation automatically to prevent the
interior from becoming humid over time
due to air recirculation.
\225 Scheduled Ventilation (if equipped):
Set the climate control system to lower
the interior temperature by ventilating
your vehicle′s interior at a specified time
when the engine is stopped. To set a
time for scheduled ventilation, press
.

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[Defog/Defrost Options (if
equipped)
You can change the defog/defrost
settings.
\225 Defog/Defrost : Set to activate air
ventilation or operate the air conditioner
automatically to defog or defrost the
windshield.
\225 Auto Defog: Set to operate the climate
control system automatically to
prevent fog from forming on the front
windshield.
[Climate Features (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
climate control features.
\225 Lock Rear Climate Controls (if
equipped): Set to prevent operation of
the climate control system from the rear
seats.
\225 Rear Climate Controls : Check the
current status and control the rear seat
climate control system via the system
screen.
Seat (if equipped)
You can change the settings of the seats
in your vehicle.
[ Seat Position Change Alert (if
equipped)
You can set the system to display a
notification when you change the position,
height, or angle of the driver′s seat.
[ Heated/Ventilated Features
(if equipped)
You can set the steering wheel heater and
the driver seat heater or ventilation to be
controlled automatically.
The auto control mode will be deactivated
if you operate the heater or ventilation
controls manually. Selecting this option
again or restarting the vehicle will
reactivate the auto control mode.
[Rear Seat Heating Control (if
equipped)
You can adjust the heater settings of the
rear seats manually.

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Index
A
advanced system settings 8-7
all menus 1-15
Android Auto
via USB connection 2-3
via wireless connection 2-7
Apple CarPlay
via USB connection 2-5
via wireless connection 2-12
B
battery warning 1-9
beep, set 8-18
blue light filter settings 8-21
Bluetooth audio player
pausing/resuming 4-8
playing 4-6
playing the previous/next file 4-8
restarting playback 4-8
Bluetooth information 8-6
Bluetooth mode
connecting devices 5-3
deleting devices 5-6
disconnecting devices 5-5
pairing devices 5-2
Bluetooth phone
answering a call 5-13
call history 5-7
contacts list 5-10
favorites list 5-8
functions during a call 5-14
keypad 5-11
making a call 5-6
switching calls 5-15
Bluetooth settings 8-6
Bluetooth specifications 9-15
brightness mode, set 8-18
brightness settings 8-19
button settings 8-9
C
call history 5-6
climate control system 2-20, 2-21
climate settings 8-4
coasting, set 8-3
component names and functions control panel
custom button 1-5
media button 1-5
power button/volume knob 1-5
radio button 1-5
reset button 1-5, 9-6
search backward/forward
button 1-5
search knob 1-6
setup button 1-5
steering wheel remote control
call/answer button 1-7
call end button 1-7
custom button 1-7
mode button 1-6
mute button 1-6
search lever/button 1-6
voice recognition button 1-6
volume lever/button 1-6
contacts list 5-10
control panel 1-5
custom button, set 8-7, 8-9

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R
radio
deleting stations 3-5
HD Radio 3-6
mode, change 3-3
noise reduction 8-17
number of saved stations 3-6
rearranging stations 3-5
saved stations, select 3-5
saving stations 3-5
scanning stations 3-4
searching for stations 3-4
SiriusXM 3-7
rear seat climate control system 2-21
rear seat heat control, set 8-5
rear seat quiet mode 2-24
rear view
parking guides 2-16
rear camera operation, set 8-8, 8-21
rear top view 2-17
resetting to default
all menus 1-15
Bluetooth settings 8-6
display settings 8-22
home screen menu icons 1-14
home screen widgets 1-14
sound settings 8-18
system 8-11, 8-13
S
screen saver, set 8-13, 8-21
seat change notification, set 8-4, 8-5
seat settings 8-5
settings
advanced system settings 8-7
button settings 8-9
device connection settings 8-6
display settings 8-18
general system settings 8-10
sound settings 8-14
UVO settings 7-7, 8-23
vehicle settings 8-2
Wi-Fi settings 8-23
SiriusXM radio 3-7
sound effect settings 8-14
sound output level, set 8-15, 8-16
sound position, set 8-16
sound priority settings 8-15
sound-reactive mood light 2-23
sound settings 8-14
status icons 9-7
steering wheel remote control 1-6
surround view monitor
display settings 2-19
rear top view 2-19
surround view while backing up 2-18
surround view while driving 2-17
system information 8-10
system reset 9-6
system specifications
Bluetooth 9-15
common 9-14
media player 9-12
modem RF 9-15
radio 9-14
Wi-Fi 9-16
system, turn on/off 1-8
T
time and date settings 8-11
touch screen, control 1-9
touch sound, set 8-18