2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV ECO mode

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
Android Auto™†2 / Apple CarPlay®†2 Setup
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle
Android Auto™ compatible smartphone setup – D o w n l o a d t h e A n d r o i d A u t o™ app from the Google Play™ Store†2 Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device
Wireless Connection setup for Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® (Standard Audio System-Value):
1 Press the SETUP key on the infotainment system
2 Press DEVICE CONNECTION SETTINGS
3 Press PHONE PROJECTION, then ADD NEW
Cable Connection setup for Android Auto™ (Standard Audio System, Standard Audio System-Value & Kia Connect with Navigation):
1 Press the SETUP key on the infotainment system
2 Press DEVICE CONNECTION, select Android Auto™ and then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Android Auto™
3 Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your phone
4 From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button, where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
Cable Connection setup for Apple CarPlay® (Kia Connect with Navigation only):
1 Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone®†2 with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your iPhone®†2
1 Press the SETUP key on the infotainment system
2 Press DEVICE CONNECTION on the screen and select Apple CarPlay®
3 Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Apple CarPlay®
4 From the infotainment system home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
REMINDERS:
•Android Auto™ compatibilit y requirements for connection:
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Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
-Standard Audio System-Value (USB cable & wireless connection):
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USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
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Wireless connection - OS Android™ 9 0 or higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)
•Apple CarPlay® compatibilit y requirements for connection:
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Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): iOS soft ware 8 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
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Standard Audio System-Value (Wireless connection only): iOS soft ware 10 0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)
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It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release
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Wireless Android Auto™ system only works for cer tain Android™ models Use the manufacturer ’s USB cable when wireless feature is not available
Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information
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Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android™ Auto Video
QR CODE
•If Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® randomly disconnects:
– Ensure the USB cable is cer tified by the phone manufacture for both power and data
– Clean the phone’s por t, which the USB cable connects to, as instructed by the phone’s manufacturer
– The Phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB por t
– Visit the phone manufacturer ’s website for Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® app concerns
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
Sound Settings: To adjust the sound settings from any audio mode, press the SETUP button on the infotainment system, then select the onscreen SOUND button Select the menu item to change settings, and use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings Radio Presets: To save a preset, press the STAR button next to or below the Radio Station display This saves the current station as a preset SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first ten favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast Custom Key H To program the Custom Key, press; select an available feature you would like the Custom Key to open
Kia Connect†1 w/ Navigation†8 – FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 4/ Media (USB, Bluetooth® †2 Audio)
For further Kia Connect with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For other audio system information, see pages 40-44
Kia Connect may be currently unavailable for model year 2022 or later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
REMINDERS:
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To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
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Prolonged use of the infotainment system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
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Map/software updates: To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency • SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel • MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX)
Press and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency • MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio)
A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
Press to display SETUP/Set tings mode
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MAP
MEDIA SEEK
RADIO
TRACK
POWERPUSHVOL ENTER
TUNE
FILE
(LCD Display Screen)
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to enter MEDIA mode
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to display the Navigation menu screen
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/files Press to select
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Kia Connect with Navigation Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Navigation System Updates Video
QR CODE
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
– When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
– When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
•This system suppor ts Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® (USB connection only)
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
•At any time, you can interrupt UVO link Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton on the steering wheel
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Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration

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Automatic Climate Control (continued)
REMINDERS:
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control
•When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
•Warm air may flow in through the vents if the Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y and/or cause smell/odor
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Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode button H to cycle through to the desired mode:
Auto Defogging System (ADS)
Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set ON by default To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds, when the ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on
again, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds
Face-Level
Bi-Level
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Automatic Climate Control Operation Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
QR CODE
•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidit y
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
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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
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
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P
R
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N
AUTO
HOLD
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(Steering Wheel)
BB
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Rotary Dial Shifter Video
QR CODE
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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All Wheel Drive System and AWD Lock Video
QR CODE
P
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When you select AWD Lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button A, the AWD LOCK mode increases the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow covered roads and/or off-road
•This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc , to improve traction
•This mode automatically shifts back to AWD AUTO mode at speed above 19 mph If the vehicle decelerates to speeds below approximate 25 mph, however, the transfer mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels This shock is not a mechanical failure
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock*
(But ton on center console below gear shift)
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A
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Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
AUTO
HOLD
ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
TERRAIN
P
R
D
N
(But ton on center console below gear shift; But ton location may var y by model)
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators
AB
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
QR CODE
•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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SEATING
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensors†3
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 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 infotainment system, go to 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
Rear Occupant Aler t is not a substitute for one’s at tention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting
Check rear seats
: Alarm OffOK
REMINDERS:
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To avoid false aler ts, make sure the vehicle’s windows are rolled up
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If objects such as boxes are stacked in front of the ultrasonic sensors, the system may not detect any movement
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The ultrasonic sensors may occasionally detect movement in the vehicle and cause false aler ts, when there are no rear occupants present
False aler ts 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
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The Rear Occupant Aler t 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
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A rear passenger is covered with an object such as a blanket, obstructing the sensor ’s view
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensors Video
QR CODE
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The 1st aler t 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
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To temporarily disable aler ts, press the OK but ton B on the Steering Wheel while the message is displayed
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To turn the aler t off while sounding, press the unlock but ton on the Smar t Key or press the door lock but ton on the door handle
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Must be enrolled in Kia Connect ser vices and Kia Access app installed on the phone to receive ROA aler t notifications on your smartphone
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See section 5 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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See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The Smart Power Liftgate with Auto Open can be operated from several controls to either open, close or lock the Liftgate The Smart Power Liftgate 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 Power Liftgate feature is off by default To enable the Smart Power Liftgate, go to User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
REMINDERS:
•All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
•The Smar t Power Liftgate feature will not operate when:
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The doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smar t 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 Smar t Key is in the vehicle
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Press any but ton on the Smar t Key fob during the Detect and Aler t stage, or move out of the detection area, to deactivate the Smar t Power Liftgate function
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When the ignition is on, the Smar t Power Liftgate will only operate with the gear shift in the Park (P) position
•The Smar t Key must be outside of the vehicle for the Smar t Liftgate with Auto Open to operate
•Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the Liftgate
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
Smart Power Liftgate†1 0 (continued)
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Smart Liftgate Operation, Opening Height/Speed Adjustment Video
QR CODE
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During the Smar t Liftgate open aler t, the Smar t Liftgate can be deactivated with the Smar t Key by pressing any but ton on the key fob or moving away from the detection area
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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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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S