2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV instrument panel

2 *IF EQUIPPEDSORENTO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview 03Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Star tup 04Indicators & Warning Lights 05Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 06Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving 06Drive Mode Integrated Control System* 07
VEHICLE SETTINGSTrip Modes / Trip Computer 08Instrument Cluster LCD Modes 08User Set tings – Instrument Cluster 09Vehicle Set tings* – Infotainment System 09Vehicle Auto Shut-off System* 10Service Interval Mode 10
H Y B R I D / P LU G - I N H Y B R I D S YS T E MCharging Connector Auto/Lock/Unlock Mode 11Scheduled Charging* (Plug-In Hybrid only) 11Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle 12Energy Flow - Instrument Cluster LCD 14Plug-In Hybrid Display - Infotainment System* 16Plug-In Hybrid Modes (Plug-In Hybrid only) 17
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 18Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) 19Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) 20Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISL A) 21Driver At tention Warning (DAW) 22Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t (LVDA) 23Safe Exit Assist (SEA)* 23Navigation-based Smar t Cruise Control (NSCC) 24Lane Following Assist (LFA) 26Highway Driving Assist (HDA) 27Rear View Monitor (RVM) 28Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)* 28Surround View Monitor (SVM)* 29Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)* 30
ADAS CONTINUEDReverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)* 31Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) 32
DRIVER’S PANELInstrument Cluster Illumination Control 33Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 33Hill-star t Assist Control (HAC) 33Reverse Parking Aid Function* 34Engine Star t/Stop But ton* 34Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock / Auto Door Lock/Unlock 35Electronic Child Safety Lock System 35Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* 36Manual Folding Mirrors* 36Power Folding Outside Mirrors* 36
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSTilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 37Headlights & High Beams 38Daytime Running Lights* 38High Beam Assist (HBA) 38Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 39Windshield Wipers & Washers 39Rear Wiper & Washer* 39Lifting Wipers (Wiper Service Mode) 39
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMBluetooth® Wireless Technology 40 Audio Controls 41 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 42Kia Connect Activation 43Kia Connect Assistance 43Kia Access App Download 44Kia Access App Features Guide 44Kia Connect with Navigation 45
CENTER PANELMultimedia USB Por ts, Power Outlets & USB Charger Por ts 46AC Inver ter 46
CENTER PANEL CONTINUEDDigital Clock - Infotainment System 46Wireless Smar tphone Charging System 47Automatic Climate Control 48Rotary Dial Shifter Knob – Shift-by-Wire 50Paddle Shifters 50AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Lock* 51Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold 52Heated Steering Wheel 53Seat Warmers/ Ventilated Seats* 53
SEATINGRear Occupant Aler t with Ultrasonic Sensors 54Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 55Driver Position Memory System* 55Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat / Power Lumbar 562nd-Row Folding Seat 562nd-Row Auto-Folding Seat 57Unfastening Center Seatbelt 57One-Touch Slide & Fold 2nd-Row Seats 583rd-Row Folding Seat 58
OTHER KEY FEATURESSun Visor 59Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All 59Smar t Key with Remote Star t 60Smart Power Liftgate 61Map/Room Lamps 63Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade 63HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror 64Hood Release Lever and Latch 65Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator 65Fuel Filler Lid Release 65
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 66Child-Protector Rear Door Locks* 66Seat Belts 67
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover
MAINTENANCE CHART Back Cover

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(Located on but ton panel below Gear Shift)*
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For more information, refer to sections 1 and 5 of the Owner ’s Manual

To change the Plug-In Hybrid Mode, press the EV/HEV button A (PHEV only); switch between Automatic mode, Electric (EV) mode and Hybrid (HEV) mode each time the button is pressed
The LCD on the Instrument Cluster will display the mode selected:
•Automatic Mode - AUTO will be displayed on the instrument cluster and the vehicle will operate in Hybrid or Electric vehicle mode as needed
•Electric Mode - EV will display on the instrument cluster and the vehicle operates on the EV battery until the power is low, then it switches to HYBRID mode
•Hybrid mode - HEV will display on the instrument cluster and the high-voltage
Plug-In Hybrid Modes (Plug-In Hybrid only)
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Plug-In Hybrid Modes - Automatic, EV and HEV Video
QR CODE
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM

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(Located on Driver ’s Panel to the left of the steering wheel)
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)Video
QR CODE
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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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When LK A detects the lane markers, both lanes are displayed white
When LK A does not detect the lane markers, the lanes are displayed gray
When LK A detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane being traveled in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving and may not always aler t the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane Always drive safely and use caution
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†3
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) is designed to detect the lane markers on the road with a front view camera on the windshield, and may assist the driver ’s steering to potentially help keep the vehicle in the lane When turned on, the instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white or green It will remain white when the vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph or when the system does not detect the lane markers When LK A detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the Lane Safety icon will illuminate green
If LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, LK A may give an audible warning and display Lane Departure Warning on the instrument cluster, or, LK A may provide steering inputs, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster
There are three available modes:
•Off - LK A will turn off
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Lane Keeping Assist - LK A will automatically assist the driver ’s steering when lane departure is detected to help prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane
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Lane Departure Warning - LK A will warn the driver with an audible warning when lane departure is detected The driver must steer the vehicle
LK A will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 40 mph
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LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
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The vehicle is between the lane markers
REMINDERS:
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LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated
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When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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
QUICK TIPS
DRIVER’S PANEL
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Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Front Windows Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDERS:
• When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
Press button C to lock the rear passenger doors An indicator will illuminate showing the system is active
This system is on by default, and then activated once the button C is pressed To deactivate, press the button again
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
But ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle model Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster or the infotainment system on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF
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(But ton/switch panel located on Driver ’s Door)
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electronic Child Safety Lock System Video
QR CODE
While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
•If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
•If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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Press but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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Electronic Child Safety
Lock System
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
DRIVER’S PANEL
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CENTER PANEL
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REMINDERS:
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The smar tphone must be a compatible Qi cer tified phone with Qi function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
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If the driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
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Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through a cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Per formance – Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factor that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
Charge a compatible Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the tray A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
1 Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience, then Wireless Charging System
2 Slide open cover B Place the smartphone on the center of the charging pad A
3 Indicator light C may change to amber once wireless charging begins
4 Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
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Wireless Charging Video
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•Wireless charging must be enabled in user set tings
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If wireless charging does not work, move the smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding the rear hatch) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
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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
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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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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
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
QUICK TIPS
CENTER PANEL
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