2022 KIA SORENTO PHEV battery

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Safety Precautions
Be sure to keep the following instructions. Otherwise, it may cause minor injury or system
damage.
\334\334Operation
Use the system with the vehicle started.
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When you use the system for a long time with the vehicle stopped, it may\
cause battery discharge.
Do NOT arbitrarily install an unauthorised aftermarket product in your vehicle.
\225Using unapproved products may cause an error while using the system.
\225System errors caused by installing unapproved products are not covered under the warranty.
\334\334System handling
Do NOT apply excessive force to the system.
\225When you apply excessive pressure to the screen, the LCD panel or touch panel may get damaged.
To clean the screen or button panel, first turn off the vehicle and then use a dry, soft
cloth to wipe it.
\225Do not wipe using a rough or hard cloth, chemical fibre, organic solvent (e.g. alcohol, benzene, thinner), or air
freshener. The panel surface may become scratched or damaged due to a chemical reaction.
When you install an air freshener on the air conditioner vent, the surface may be
deformed due to leakage.
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If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

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Turning on/off the system
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.
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To change the display language, press Language.
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.
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To use the system again, press the Power button.
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When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately
shuts down.
\335Warning
\225Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen
and steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from
the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
\225Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
\225When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system contin\
uously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.
\334\334Caution
\225The system can be turned on even when the ignition switch is in "ACC" or "ON." However,
when you use the system without turning on the vehicle for a long time, \
it may cause
battery discharge. To use the system for a long time, be sure to turn on the vehicle.
\225When you use the system with the vehicle turned off, the battery warning message
appears. The warning message disappears as soon as you turn on the vehic\
le.

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Safety Precautions
Be sure to keep the following instructions. Otherwise, it may cause minor injury or system
damage.
\334\334Operation
Use the system with the vehicle started.
\225 When you use the system for a long time with the vehicle stopped, it may cause battery discharge.
Do NOT arbitrarily install an unauthorized aftermarket product in your vehicle.
\225Using unapproved products may cause an error while using the system.
\225System errors caused by installing unapproved products are not covered under the warranty.
\334\334System handling
Do NOT apply excessive force to the system.
\225 When you apply excessive pressure to the screen, the LCD panel or touch panel may get damaged.
To clean the screen or button panel, first turn off the vehicle and then use a dry, soft
cloth to wipe it.
\225Do not wipe using a rough or hard cloth, chemical fiber, organic solvent (e.g. alcohol, benzene, thinner), or air
freshener. The panel surface may become scratched or damaged due to a chemical reaction.
When you install an air freshener on the air conditioner vent, the surface may be
deformed due to leakage.
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If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

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\335Warning
\225Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the touch screen
and steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from
the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
\225Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
\225When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system continuously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.
\334\334Caution
\225The system can be turned on even when the ignition switch is in "ACC" or "ON." However,
when you use the system without turning on the vehicle for a long time, it may cause
battery discharge. To use the system for a long time, be sure to turn on the vehicle.
\225When you use the system with the vehicle turned off, the battery warning message
appears. The warning message disappears as soon as you turn on the vehicle.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
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When you turn off and on the vehicle, the system is turned on with the mode and settings
used when the vehicle was turned off.
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To prevent audio from playing loud when you turn on the vehicle, adjust the system
volume to an adequate level.
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To automatically decrease the system volume, move to the All Menus screen and press
Setup >
Sound >
Premium Sound >
Start-up Volume Limit to set the function.

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Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (PHEV only)
You can see the driving and energy information, schedule charging, or search for charging
stations.
On the All Menus screen, press PHEV.
Plug-in Hybrid screen (PHEV only)
The Plug-in Hybrid screen provides the following features and information:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the drivable range under the remaining battery amount and search for nearby
charging stations.
> See "Viewing the drivable range with remaining battery level (PHEV only) ."
c c Can check information such as drivable distance and battery status. > See "Viewing the
energy information (PHEV only)."
d d Can schedule a charging or set the related options. > See " Using the charging management
features (PHEV only)."
e e Can check the eco-driving information. > See " Viewing the eco-driving information (PHEV
only)."
f f Can see the energy flows for each component while driving. > See " Viewing the energy flow
(PHEV only)."
g g The list of menu items appears.
\225 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options
may differ.
Plug-in Hybrid

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Viewing the drivable range with remaining battery level
(PHEV only)
You can check the drivable range under the remaining battery amount. You can also find the
routes to nearby charging stations if necessary.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press EV Range.
2 On the EV Range screen, check the drivable distance and nearby
charging stations.
The drivable range is distinguished by a blue circle. Using the icons within the drivable
range, you can check the locations and availabilities of charging stations.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b See the list of nearby charging stations.
c c Set a filter to view specific types of charging stations on the map.
d d Used to change the map display mode.
\225 (2D Heading Up): Rotates the map depending on the travel direction.
\225 (2D North Up): Displays the map with the north fixed at the top.
e e Zooms in the map.
f f Zooms out the map.
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Subscribe to UVO to check the function.
> See "Subscribing to the service."

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Energy information screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the total range & battery status and drivable distances for each fuel type
(electricity, gasoline).
c c Can see the full charging time for AC charging.
d d The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The drivable distance is an estimate based on the real-time fuel economy. When your
driving pattern changes, the drivable distance may differ.
Using the charging management features (PHEV only)
You can set to automatically charge the battery according to the preset departure time. In
addition, you can set to automatically charge the battery according to the options for off-
peak electricity time and off-peak charging priority.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Charge Management.

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2 Select and then change the settings.
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To access the online user's manual on the Charge Management screen, press >

User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
Setting for charging
You can schedule the charging based on the departure time.
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For more information about the departure time setting:
> see "Setting the departure time
(PHEV only)."
Setting for charging current
You can select the charging current to be used for AC Charging.
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Current.
2 Select a charging type to set the charging current.
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The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.
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When you set an inappropriate charging current, the battery may not be charged
properly, causing a charging error.