2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV charging

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[In case of driving
Energy flows
Description
Driving with the engine and motor
Driving with the engine power
Driving with the motor power
Driving and charging with the engine
power
Driving with the motor power and charging
with the engine power

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[In case of braking
Energy flows
Description
Charging with both the deceleration energy
for braking and the power of engine
Charging with the deceleration energy for
braking
Braking the vehicle by decreasing the
power of engine and charging with its
deceleration energy
Braking the vehicle by decreasing the
power of engine
[In case of idling
Energy flows
Description
No power transfer in standby mode
Charging with the engine power in standby
mode

Navigation
Navigation functions
Various ways to find routes
Using saved favorite places Viewing traffic Information Searching for gas stations
Searching for EV (Electric Vehicle) charging stations END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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Searching for EV (Electric Vehicle) charging
stations
(EV only)
You can search nearby charging stations.
1 On the Navigation Menu screen, press POI Categories >
EV Charging
Stations.
A Available icons and their arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
2 Select a destination from the search result.

A
To display the result of search around a specific location, select a sort criteria from the
list on the left of the screen.

A
To sort the search results in a different order, press on the attribute to toggle between
options.
3 Check the location of the destination and then press Set as Destination.
4 Select a route and press Start Guidance.

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POI nameMidas
Mobil
Napa
O'Reilly Auto Parts
PETRO-CANADA
Sears Auto Center
Shell
TEXACO
AAMCO Transmissions
ACDelco
Big O Tires
CARQUEST
Meineke Car Care Center
Monro Muffler Brake & Service
Napa Autocare Center
Pep Boys
Quick Lane
Safelite AutoGlass
Tires Plus
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Roadside Assistance
Auto Parts
Car Washes
Automobile Dealerships
Motorcycle Dealerships
EV Charging Stations ChargePoint
EVgo
Blink
SemaConnect
Greenlots
Electrify America
FLO
Kia Auto ServiceTravel
POI name
Airports
Hotels Americas Best Value Inn
AmericInn
Andaz
Ascend Collection
Baymont Inn & Suites
Best Western
Cambria Suites
Canadas Best Value Inn
Candlewood Suites
Clarion Hotel
Comfort INN
Comfort Suites
CONRAD
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
COURTYARD by Marriott
Crowne Plaza
Days Inn
DELTA
Doubletree
Econo Lodge
Embassy Suites
Grand Residences by Marriott
Hampton Inn
Hawthorn Suites
Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Grand Vacations
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Homewood Suites
Hotel Indigo

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Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume of guiding beep.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.
Convenience (if equipped)
You can configure the features for convenience such as welcome sound and wireless
charging.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped)
You can set the welcoming time on the outside rear view mirrors.
Enable on Driver Approach: When the driver with the smart key approaches, the
welcome feature is enabled.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped)
You can set to charge your smartphone wirelessly.

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This feature is available only in smartphones that can be charged wirelessly.
Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.

A
The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Coasting Guide (if equipped)
You can set the system to notify when to release the accelerator pedal to improve fuel
efficiency.
Start Coasting (if equipped)
You can set when to receive the accelerator release notification.
Smart Regeneration (if equipped)
Set to activate regenerative braking automatically based on the vehicle state or driving
conditions.
Charging Connector Locking Mode (if equipped)
Configure the lock mode setting for the connected charging cable.
Green Zone Drive Mode (if equipped)
When you are driving in an area that needs to improve air quality, set to drive in EV mode as
much as possible.
Active Sound Design (if equipped)
Turn on or off the engine sound function which generates a virtual engine sound.
Active Sound Design (if equipped)
Adjust the interior engine sound volume.

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Fuel Economy Reset (if equipped)
You can set to automatically initialize the average fuel economy.
After Vehicle On: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you
drive the vehicle.
After refueling: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you refuel
the vehicle.
After Recharging: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you
charge the vehicle (EV only).
Off: The average fuel economy initialize is unavailable.
Reset Fuel Economy (if equipped)
Select which average fuel economy to display on the cluster.
At vehicle start: Displays the fuel economy after engine restart.
After refueling: Displays the fuel economy after refueling.
After Recharging: Displays the fuel economy after recharging (EV only).
Manually: Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
Content Selection (if equipped)
You can set the content to display on the instrument cluster.
Wiper/Lights Display: When the wiper or light lever operates, the operation mode
appears.
Traffic Signs: Displays the road information such as speed bumps and speed limits.
Blind-Spot View Monitor: Displays the blind spot view on the instrument cluster when
the turn signal lamp is operating.
Icy Road Warning: When the outside temperature drops below 4 °C (39 °F), the
possibility of road icing appears.
Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the voice guidance volume of the cluster.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.
Tachometer Display (if equipped)
Selects the drive modes in which the tachometer is displayed.
Oil Change Reminder (if equipped)
Shows the residual life of the engine oil.