2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV brake

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Rear Cross-traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)*†3
REMINDERS:
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA will remain in the previous state
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, the RCCA system will show a warning
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RCCA is a supplemental system Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) is designed to warn the driver, under certain conditions, may temporarily apply braking if it detects cross traffic approaching the vehicle, when vehicle is in reverse A
RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, the system automatically applies the brakes to reduce your
speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
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When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 7 5 mph
RCCA Settings:
•RCCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK D up/down to toggle to DRIVER ASSISTANCE, then PARKING SAFETY Select REAR CROSS TR AFFIC SAFET Y and press the OK button D
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select DRIVER ASSISTANCE, then PARKING SAFET Y and select REAR CROSS TR AFFIC SAFET Y
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To set the initial warning activation time, go to User Settings , press the OK button D up/down, then go to DRIVER ASSISTANCE, WARNING TIME and press the OK button
There are two settings:
– Standard: This setting allows for a nominal amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(But tons located on steering wheel)
The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings* in the Instrument Cluster (Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume) or the Vehicle Set tings* on the infotainment system Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible
Press the ESC OFF button B to turn Traction Control OFF/ON
To turn OFF both the Traction Control and Stability Control, press and hold for more than 3 seconds Press it again to turn ON
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:
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ESC is active by default at vehicle star tup When the ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
With the parking lights/headlights ON, press the button A (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster illumination Control does not adjust brightness on the infotainment system screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
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See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•When HAC is active (e g , during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
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Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button*†6
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and while the vehicle is moving backward, the outside rearview mirrors A will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking
When the left or right mirror buttons B are depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will operate (LED lit)
To turn OFF the function, press the buttons to the center position.
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
•The Engine Start/Stop Button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved to any position except R (Reverse)
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Outside rearview mirror buttons are not depressed
REMINDER: When one of the outside rear view mirror switches are not depressed (LED lit), the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal
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Press the Engine Start/Stop button while gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF: Press the Engine Start/Stop button
To use the Engine Start/Stop button, you must have the Smart Key fob inside the vehicle
REMINDERS:
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
(But ton/switch panel located on Driver ’s Door)
With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
•When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton once (amber light)
ON position
•When already in the ACC position (amber light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (red light)
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton t wice (red light)
Keeping the vehicle in the ACC or ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions
Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you when the high beam is off, the high beam will turn on without High Beam Assist canceled If the lever is pulled towards you when the high beam is on by High Beam Assist, low beam will be on and the High Beam Assist will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
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When HBA is not working properly, the ‘Check High Beam Assist system’ warning message will appear and warning light will appear on the cluster See an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the day time
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and push the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
High Beam Assist (HBA)
To operate:
•Rotate the switch to change the Headlight function A
•Push the lever to turn the High Beams ON B
•Pull the lever to flash the Headlights/High Beams C
AUTO Light position* – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* – DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will turn on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the
following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Engine is turned off
•Headlight switch is in the OFF position
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Headlights & High Beams
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Rotary Dial Shifter Knob – Shift-by-Wire (SWB)
(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: The system changes from automatic mode to manual mode when you 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 var y
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for additional information on Automatic Gear Shift operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Rotary Dial Shifter Video
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See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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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 brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (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 pressing 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
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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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
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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:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
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Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants 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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Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Lever located near floor below Driver ’s Panel) (Latch located inside hood)
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock in place
Opening the Hood:
1 Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch B to the left inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
3 It will open by itself after it has been raised about half way
REMINDER: Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light)
Ensure the Fuel Cap is securely tightened (one-click on the Plug-In Hybrid) to prevent the Check Engine light / Malfunction Indicator from illuminating
To open the Fuel Filler lid:
1. Hybrid - Press the right center edge of the Fuel Filler lid C
Plug-In Hybrid - Press the Fuel Filler Lid Release button D, located on Driver ’s Panel, left of Steering Wheel
2 Pull the Fuel Filler lid out to fully open and place the Fuel Cap in the holder E
3 To open the Fuel Cap, turn it counterclockwise F
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
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Hybrid: The Fuel Filler Lid lock will unlock/open only when the unlock but ton on the Smar t Key is pressed, central door unlock but ton is pressed or the driver ’s side door is unlocked
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To lock the Fuel Filler Lid, press the lock but ton on the Smar t Key or lock central door lock but ton
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All doors and Fuel Filler Lid will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph
Fuel Filler Lid Release
(But ton located on Driver ’s Panel, left of Steering Wheel - Hybrid only)
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(up to 64,000 miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS8,00016,00024,00032,00040,00048,00056,00064,000
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Rotate tiresPPPPPPPP
Engine Oil & Oil Filter (Full Synthetic Oil)RRRRRRRR
Climate control air filterIRIRIRIR
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIRIIRII
Brake fluidIIIIIRII
HSG (Hybrid star ter and generator) beltFIIIIIIIR
Battery conditionIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIIIIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIII
Cooling SystemIIIIIIII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
Propeller Shaft (AWD)IIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Fuel tank air filter/fuel tank, and fuel caps‡DIIII
Rear Differential / Transfer case oil (AWD)EI
Spark Plugs (Ever y 48,000 miles) R
A . See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule. These are approximate estimated inter vals. Refer to vehicle mileage for maintenance item schedule. B. And, if necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replace.C . If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bot tle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.D. Both the fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are generally considered to be maintenance free, depending on fuel qualit y being used. However, periodic inspection is recommended. If your vehicle is having issues like fuel flow restriction, power
surging, loss of power, difficult y star ting, etc., replace the fuel filter immediately and consult an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice.E. Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed any time they have been submerged in water.F. Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessar ySee your Owner ’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. Warrant y may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.
SORENTO HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using your Kia Connect account by logging into your Kia Access App or your account on https://owners.kia.com
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