2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV windshield wipers

As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better
understand how to operate its many features and systems. You can find the
complete Table of Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review
the following to better understand some of your Kia’s most used features:
1 Smart Key with Remote Start 60
2 Front Seat Headrest Adjustment / Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* 55-56
3 Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats* 53
4 Folding Rear Seats 56-58
5 Windshield Wipers & Washers 39
6 Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) 24
7 Normal Maintenance Schedules Back Cover
8 User Settings* – Instrument Cluster 09
9 Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System 09
10 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 40
11 Kia Connect Activation / Kia Connect Assistance 43
12 Kia Connect with Navigation 45
13 Kia Access App Download 44
14 Kia Access App Features Guide 44
15 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 42
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPED
GETTING STARTED
1
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injur y or death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle 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 that are not permissible by law, should never be used during operation of the vehicle
www kia com
Consumer Affairs – Roadside Assistance†1 1: 1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542)
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Getting Started With Your New Kia Video
Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
Vehicle Cameras Important Tips Video
Always check the Owner ’s Manual for complete operating information and safet y warnings
QR CODES

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

MISTOFF
AUTO
LO
HI
HIREARLO
OFF
MIST OFF
AUTO
LO
HI
HIREARLO
OFF
To operate:
•Move lever Up/Down A to change Wiper modes
•Push switch B to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe C
Rain Sensing* (Auto Control Wipe):
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the interval selected The more it rains, the faster the wiper operates When the rain stops, the wiper stops
To vary the speed setting, press the Wiper Switch B up/down
If the wiper lever is set in AUTO mode when the Power button is ON, the wiper will operate once to per form a self-check of the system
Windshield Wipers & Washers
MIST: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offINT/AUTO*:
Intermittent Wipe/ Rain Sensing*LO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
MIST
OFF
AUTO
LO
HI
HIREARLO
OFF
MIST OFF
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HIREARLO
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To operate:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes D
•Push to spray and wipe E
39 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wipers and Wipers Stalk Video
Lifting Wipers (Wiper Service Mode) Video
QR CODE
•Moving switch B up increases intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed Moving switch down decreases frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to the OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
On Rear Wipers, the intermit tent wipe function is not adjustable LO and HI sets wiper speed
QUICK TIP
Rear Wiper & Washer*Lifting Wipers (Wiper Service Mode)
To lift the windshield wipers to clean windshield, inspect or replace wiper blades or raise wipers in snow/ice conditions without damaging the hood, the blades need to be moved to the service position F to prevent damaging the hood
With the ignition ON, turn the ignition OFF, and within 20 seconds move the wiper switch B to the MIST position and hold the switch for more than two seconds until the wiper blade is in the fully up position
To return wipers to normal position, turn the ignition ON, then activate MIST
F
Refer to section 7 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS