2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV power

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Using the rear-seat view (if equipped)
You can check the status and safety of rear-seat occupants through the rear-seat camera feed
displayed on the system screen.
ÝWarning
A car accident may occur when focusing on the vehicle display and not pa\
ying attention to
the road while driving.
On the All Menus screen, press Passenger View.
A view that shows the rear-seat status is displayed on the system screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Check the status of rear-seat occupants. Zoom in or out on the screen.
c c Turn on the Passenger Talk mode.
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If you press Talk Now, you can talk to rear-seat occupants through the microphone
of the driver's seat. To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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For more information about Passenger Talk mode.
> See "Using the rear-seat
conversation mode (if equipped)."
d d Adjust or reset the brightness or contrast of the screen.
e e The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Using the sound mood lamp (if equipped)
You can set to implement various lighting effects by synchronizing with the playing music.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Sound Mood Lamp.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can turn on or off the sound mood lamp.
c c Can select various color themes. Based on the selected color theme, the \
interior
lighting changes its colors in various patterns.
d d Can select the color of the light. The selected lighting color changes into a soft glow
effect.
e e Can synchronize the light with the playing music.
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After checking Music+, music is not played back or the light does not illuminate
when muted.
f f Can adjust the brightness of the light.
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Reset: Can reset all the settings of the sound mood lamp.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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You cannot manipulate the sound mood lamp while driving.

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When a door is opened, the light automatically turns off.

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

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Playing Sounds of Nature
Listen to the calming sound of rain, waves, and more to relax while driving by turning on a
Sounds of Nature.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Media >
Sounds of Nature.
2 Select from the Sounds of Nature list to play.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Select and play Sounds of Nature.
c c Play the previous sound.
d d Stop or play playback.
e e Play the next sound.
f f You can check the playback status of Sound of Nature.
g g Select and play Sounds of Nature.
h h The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Media Sources: Open the Radio/Media selection window.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Playing Sounds of Nature will mute or pause other sound effects and music that may be
active at the moment.

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Incoming or outgoing calls will pause Sounds of Nature playback.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.

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Using the HD Radio™ Data
You can access an array of information with HD Radio data such as HD Radio™.
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HD Radio data are available only in metropolitan areas.
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see traffic information by using HD Radio data. > See "Viewing traffic information
using HD Radio™ data."
c c Can see weather information from the Doppler Radar. > See "Viewing weather
information using Doppler weather radar ."
d d Can see fuel price information by using HD Radio data (if equipped). > See "Viewing
fuel price information using HD Radio™ data (if equipped) ."
e e The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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

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Viewing notifications (if equipped)
You can view Kia Connect notifications including the navigation and map update information.
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Subscribe to Kia Connect to check the function.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Notifications.
2 Select to view the item.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the list of received notifications. Select from the list to view details.

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Important notifications are marked with
next to the title.

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You cannot display notification details while driving. Stop the vehicle first to view
notifications.
c c The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Show Notification Popup: Set to display notifications upon receipt in a pop-up.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (PHEV only)
You can see the driving and energy information, schedule charging, or search for charging
stations.
On the All Menus screen, press PHEV.
Plug-in Hybrid screen (PHEV only)
The Plug-in Hybrid screen provides the following features and information:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the drivable range under the remaining battery amount and search for nearby
charging stations.
> See "Viewing the drivable range with remaining battery level (PHEV only) ."
c c Can check information such as drivable distance and battery status. > See "Viewing the
energy information (PHEV only)."
d d Can schedule a charging or set the related options. > See " Using the charging management
features (PHEV only)."
e e Can check the eco-driving information. > See " Viewing the eco-driving information (PHEV
only)."
f f Can see the energy flows for each component while driving. > See " Viewing the energy flow
(PHEV only)."
g g The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options
may differ.
Plug-in Hybrid

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h h The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen
or briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
Searching for nearby charging stations (PHEV only)
When you want to drive beyond the drivable range, you can search for charging stations
within the range and start route guidance to a selected charging station.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press EV Range.
2 On the EV Range screen, press List.

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Energy information screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the total range & battery status and drivable distances for each fuel type
(electricity, gasoline).
c c Can see the full charging time for AC charging.
d d The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The drivable distance is an estimate based on the real-time fuel economy. When your
driving pattern changes, the drivable distance may differ.
Using the charging management features (PHEV only)
You can set to automatically charge the battery according to the preset departure time. In
addition, you can set to automatically charge the battery according to the options for off-
peak electricity time and off-peak charging priority.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Charge Management.