2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV ECO mode

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Steering wheel remote control
AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
a a Voice Recognition button
•Press to start voice recognition.
•Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone
projection. (The button's operation may vary depending on smartphone
specifications.)
b b MODE button
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Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode (radio, media, etc.).
• Press and hold the button to display the function settings screen.
c c Volume lever/button
•Adjust the volume.
•Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except for navigation sound).
•Press the button to pause or resume playback.
d d Move lever
•While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press
and hold to search for a station.
•While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
e e Call button
•Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the Bluetooth connection window.
•After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent calls list. To redial the last
call number, press and hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer the
call.
•During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting. Press and hold to switch
between the system and mobile phone.
f f End Call button
•After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in, press to reject the call.
•During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.

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Component names and functions
The following describes the part names and controls on the control panel and steering wheel.
Control panel

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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.

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For more information about the infotainment / climate control panel, refer to http://
webmanual.kia.com/SwitchableController/index.html.
POWER button
(POWER/PWR)/
VOLUME knob
(VOLUME/VOL)  Turn on or off the Radio/Media.
Press and hold the button to turn off the screen and
sound.
Turn the knob to adjust the system volume (except for
navigation sound).
MAP button
 Returns to the current location on the map.
While in guidance on the navigation screen, press to
repeat the voice guidance.
NAV button
 Displays the Navigation Menu screen.
Press and hold the button to display the Places screen.
> See "
Searching by keyword."
RADIO button  Turns on the radio.
When the radio is on, press the button repeatedly to
toggle between FM, AM and SiriusXM modes.
Press and hold the button to display the Radio/Media
selection window (if equipped).
MEDIA button
 Runs the connected media.
Press and hold the button to display the Radio/Media
selection window.

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Steering wheel remote control

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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition
button
(
)
 Press to start voice recognition.
Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected
smartphone via phone projection. (The button's operation
may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
MODE button
 Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode
(radio, media, etc.).
Press and hold the button to display the function settings
screen.
Volume lever/
button
(+/-)
 Adjust the volume.
Mute button
(
)
 Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except
for navigation sound).
Press the button to pause or resume playback.
Move lever/
button
(
/)
 While listening to the radio, switch between the stations
on the preset list. Press and hold to search for a station.
While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold
to rewind or fast forward (except for the Bluetooth audio
mode).
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Call button
(
)
 Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
Bluetooth connection window.
After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
recent calls list. To redial the last call number, press and
hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer
the call.
During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting.
Press and hold to switch between the system and
mobile phone.
End Call button
(
)
(if equipped)
 After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in,
press to reject the call.
During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.

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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, press Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on the smartphone, press the
corresponding app icon.

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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you use the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel.

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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.

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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.

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By pressing the Call button on the steering wheel, you can make a call via Bluetooth
connection.

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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.

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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to the policy of Google
Corporation.

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Apps or functions used through Android Auto are subject to change according to the
policy of Google Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android website at
https://www.android.com/auto.

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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.

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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.

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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Android Auto is running.

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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.

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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android Auto.

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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is in use.

USB mode

Apple CarPlay

Searches using the control panel or the steering wheel remote control

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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, press Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation, etc.) on your iPhone, press the
corresponding function icon.

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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you use the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the
steering wheel.

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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.

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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.

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When you receive a call, press the Call button on the steering wheel to answer it.

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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.

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Apps or functions used through Apple CarPlay are subject to change according to the
policy of Apple Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple Corporation
website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .

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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.

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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.

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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple CarPlay is running.

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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.

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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple CarPlay.

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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is in use.

Bluetooth phone

USB mode

Android Auto

Browsing using the Search knob on the control panel (if equipped)

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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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def
b
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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Energy information screen
b
c
da
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.

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Viewing the eco-driving information (PHEV only)
You can see the eco-driving information and driving records.
On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press ECO Driving.
Seeing the fuel economy information
You can check the fuel economy for driving.
On the ECO Driving screen, press Fuel Economy.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the graphs for hybrid fuel economy and electric motor usage.
c c Can see the average fuel economy of the vehicle.
d d Can initialize all fuel economy graphs.
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.
Delete History: Can delete a records.
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 graphs are updated every 2.5 minutes. When you stop the vehicle, the graphs are
initialized.

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The average fuel economy is the average fuel economy accumulated after fueling.
Accordingly, even when the graph is initialized, the information is maintained.