2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV radio controls

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Disclaimers
•Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain
attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheelmounted
controls while driving.
•Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury and death. The driver's primary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle
systems which take the driver's eyes, attention 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.
•SiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require
a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide
to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan\
you choose will
automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel.
See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees
and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles
or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and
individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features
may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current
Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative
purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real
products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors
or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays
current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the
NYSE
®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM
satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in\
the 48 contiguous
USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is
available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. ©2020 SiriusXM Radio
Inc.
• Android Auto: Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy
statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android
compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply.
•Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating
a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle
operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any
warranties about the accuracy of the information.

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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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ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.
Radio screen (Type2)
The radio screen provides various functions while listening to radio broadcasts.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Radio broadcast information
c c Can change the radio mode.
d d Can change the frequency. Shortly press to switch to the previous/next frequency, or
press and hold to quickly change the frequency. When you release the
or button,
the previous or next channel with good reception is automatically selected.
e e Shows information about the radio channel you are currently tuned in to.
f f Activate the HD Radio mode.
g g You can delete or save the current frequency to the presets list. > See "Saving radio channels
(Type2)."
h h Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
i i Presets list
j j Can see the list of available radio stations (if equipped).
k k You can change radio channels by using voice commands. > See " Changing the channel by
using voice commands."

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l l 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.
Enter Station: Can select or directly enter the desired radio frequency.
Station List: Can see the list of available radio stations.
Scan FM (Available only with FM): Select a broadcast of your choice after listening
briefly to broadcasts from different radio stations.
Scan AM (Available only with AM): Select a broadcast of your choice after listening
briefly to broadcasts from different radio stations.
Delete Presets: Can delete a registered channel from the presets list. > See "
Deleting a
registered channel."
 Info: Turns the Radio text information transmitted from the broadcasting station on
and off.
Radio Noise (Available only with FM): Customize sound quality when listening to F\
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radio by adjusting background noise of the original sound (if equipped).
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen. > See "
Configuring the
sound settings (Type2)."
 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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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.

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Radio Noise (Available only with FM): Customize sound quality when listening to F\
M
radio by adjusting background noise of the original sound (if equipped).
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen. > See "
Configuring the
sound settings (Type2)."
 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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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp.
ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.
Changing the radio mode (Type1)
Perform any of the following methods:
On the Radio screen, press Band.
On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button repeatedly.

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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the file list screen.
c c Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for
playback.
d d Displays the information of the current music. Press the artist or album info of the current
song to go to list of songs by the artist or from the album.
e e Used to change the repeat playback mode.
f f Used to turn on or off the shuffle playback mode.
g g Restart playing the current file or previous file.
h h Can pause or resume playback.
i i Can play the next file.
j j Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
k k 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: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Songs by this Artist: Moves to the list of the artist's songs.
Songs from this Album: Moves to the list of music albums that contain the current
song.
Hide Current File: You can hide the file that is playing.
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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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.