2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV sport mode

Indicators & Warning Lights
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to Section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
READY Indicator
EVEV Mode Indicator
Hybrid System Warning Light*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator Light
EPBElectric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*
Seat Belt Warning Light
Light ON Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Low Beam Indicator Light
Front Fog Light Indicator Light*
High Beam Assist Indicator Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
For ward Safet y Warning Light*
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light*
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Lock Indicator Light*
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light*
Airbag Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Immobilizer Indicator Light*
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*
Icy Road Warning Indicator Light*

Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction Indicator Light
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) Indicator Light
AUTO HOLD Indicator*
Cruise Control Indicator Light*
/Cruise Control ON/SET Indicator Light*
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Washer Fluid Warning Light*
Master Warning Light
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light (t wo separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Lane Safet y Indicator Light
LED Headlamp Warning Indicator*
Downhill Brake Assist (DBC) Indicator*
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
ECO Mode Indicator Light
SMART Mode Indicator Light
Charging Cable Connection Indicator (Plug-In Hybrid)*
Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator (Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Conventional cluster (Type A)
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in the illustration On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSTRUMENTCLUSTER

The drive modes may be changed according to the driver ’s preferences or road conditions To cycle through the drive modes A or deactivate a drive mode, rotate the Drive Mode knob B
When a drive mode is selected, the drive mode indicator will illuminate in the Instrument Cluster and illuminate next to the Drive Mode knob The system’s default mode is ECO mode and when selected, the indicator will not be illuminated
•SPORT Mode
•ECO Mode
•SMART Mode* – When the SMART mode is activated, the system automatically selects the drive mode best suited to the current driving style (economic, average, spirited) The color of the SMART mode indicator (green, white, red) depends on the current driving style
•SNOW Mode* (All Wheel Drive)
Drive Mode Integrated Control System*
REMINDERS:
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When ECO mode is selected, the following may occur to help improve fuel economy:
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Acceleration may be slightly reduced even when the accelerator is fully depressed
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Air conditioner per formance may be limited
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Shift pat tern of the automatic transmission may change
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Engine noise may increase
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System’s power will be limited when driving uphill
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When SPORT mode is selected, fuel economy may decrease
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The system defaults to ECO mode when ignition is in the ON position
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Steering effor t may be slightly increased in SPORT mode
(Appears on LCD in Instrument Cluster)
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SMART
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See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Drive Mode Integrated Control Video
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When vehicle is shut down while in SPORT Mode, the system will default to NORMAL mode when the engine is turned off SPORT mode would need to be selected again once the vehicle is restar ted
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSTRUMENTCLUSTER

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(Located on but ton panel below Gear Shift)*
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
EV
HEV
ECO SNOW
TERRAIN
COMFORT
AHYBRID/PLUG-IN

HYBRID
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)
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Plug-In Hybrid Modes - Automatic, EV and HEV Video
QR CODE
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM

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DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
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HOLD
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MUD
SAND SNOW
TERRAIN
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(Located below gear shift knob)
Surround View Monitor (SVM) is a parking support system that shows the areas around the front, rear, left and right sides of the vehicle via four wide-view cameras displayed onto the infotainment system screen

Press A to turn SVM ON/OFF
SVM will operate when:
•The Parking/ View button A is pressed with the gear in D (Drive) or N (Neutral) when vehicle speed is below 9 mph (15 km/h)
•Parking/ View button A is pressed with the gear in P (Park)
•The gear shift is in R (Reverse) When the gear is in R (Reverse), Surround View Monitor will turn ON regardless of vehicle speed or button status
•The gear shift is changed from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral) or D (Drive) when vehicle speed is below 9 mph (15 km/h)
Off Conditions:
•Parking/ View button A is depressed
•When vehicle speed is above 9 mph (15 km/h), SVM will turn off and the screen will change back to the previous infotainment system screen
•One of the infotainment system buttons is pressed without the gear in R (Reverse) The screen will change back to the previous infotainment system screen
The Surround View Monitoring (SVM) is only a supplemental device Drivers should not rely solely on the SVM information when parking and backing up Drivers should always pay at tention and directly check the left/right and rear
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
REMINDERS:
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The wide-view camera is equipped with an optical lens to provide a wider range of vision and may appear different from the actual distance The Surround View Monitor system is only a supplemental device Drivers should not rely solely on the SVM information when parking and backing up Drivers should always pay at tention and directly check the left/right and rear
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While the SVM is active the volume will be lowered on all audio modes if you select ‘Driver Assistance > Warning Method > Parking Safet y Priorit y of Vehicle set tings in the Infotainment System
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Through normal use and after washing or inclement weather, the rear camera may need cleaning Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
Surround View Monitor (SVM)*†3
To change the SVM settings, press the onscreen settings icon B, while SVM is operating
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Surround View Monitor (SVM) Video
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The Front wide-view camera will turn off when the gear shift is moved into Park or Reverse or the Parking View but ton is pressed
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
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When more than t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is detected within the sensing area to the front, rear and side of the vehicle when backing up
To turn PDW on, press the Parking Safety button A (LED illuminated) To turn PDW off, press again A (LED not illuminated)
PDW will activate when the ignition is on/ready and the vehicle is in D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
Parking Distance Warning Auto On – To set the parking distance warning to be on at low speeds, enable it in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system
To enable in User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to DRIVER ASSISTANCE, then PARKING SAFETY, and select PARKING DISTANCE WARNING AUTO ON
To enable in 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 PARKING DISTANCE WARNING AUTO ON
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)†3
(Located below gear shift knob)
DRIVE
SPORT
SMART
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ECO
MUD
SAND SNOW
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N
For ward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures
Always drive safely and use caution when backing up For ward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object around the vehicle
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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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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(But tons located on right side of the steering wheel)
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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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ADAS

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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
COMFORTTERRAIN
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R
D
N
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HOLD
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BB
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Rotary Dial Shifter Video
QR CODE
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
CENTER PANEL
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All Wheel Drive System and AWD Lock Video
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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
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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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