Kia Sorento 2013 Owner's Manual

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SORENTO

Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!

Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of

comfortable and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all —

your satisfaction.

Using This Guide

The information contained in this guide is a brief overview which will help you become familiar with the operation and

features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations

ensure the instructions are easy to follow.

This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides is not a substitute

for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that

may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully

familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.

While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle

specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with

such changes.

ESSENTIAL FEATURES

Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . 22

Audio System - Standard* . . . . . . . . . 15

Audio System - Navigation System* . . . . 20

Audio System - UVO System* . . . . . . . 18

AUX/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . 21

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. . . . . . 12

Cruise Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ECOMINDER ® (ECO) Indicator . . . . . . . 05

Folding 2nd & 3rd Row Seats* . . . . . . . . 27

Front Active Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . 28

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator . . . 35

Smar t Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM S). 05

Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers* . . . 11

Driving while drowsy or dist ract ed is dan gerous
and should be avo ided. D river s should rema in
attentive to driving and exe rcise cauti on when
using vehicle syste ms whil e drivi ng.

SORENTO FE ATURES & FU NCTI ONS GU IDE

VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . .02

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Instrument Cluster Overview / Indicators &

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

Trip Computer / Tripmeter* . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Fuel Efficiency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM S) . . 05

ECOMINDER® (EC O) Indi cator . . . . . . . . .05

DRIVER’S PANEL

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . 06

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . 06

Backup Warning System* . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . 06

Instrument Panel Dimmer* . . . . . . . . . . .07

4WD Transfer Mode* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Power Windows, Window Lock &

Central Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08

Electric/Folding Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . .08

Engine Start/Stop Button* . . . . . . . . . . .08

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . 09

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 09

Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . .11

Rear Wiper & Washer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . 12

Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AUDIO SYSTEM

Standard Audio System Overview* . . . . . . 15

Standard Audio System Operation* . . . . . . 16

UVO System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Navigation System*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CENTER PANEL

Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

AUX/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . 21

Automatic Climate Control*. . . . . . . . . . . 22

Manual Climate Control*. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3rd Row Air Conditioning Control* . . . . . . . 23

Automatic Gear Shift with

Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

SE ATIN G

Seat Warmers/Coolers* . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Driver Position Memory System*. . . . . . . . 25

Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . 26

6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . 26

Folding 2nd & 3rd Row Seats* . . . . . . . . . . 27

Front Active Headrests* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . 28

OTHER KEY FEATURES

Remote Keyless Entry*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All* . . . . . . . . .29

Smar t Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming

Rearview Mirror* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Rear Hatch Release Button . . . . . . . . . . .31

Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator

(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Map/Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Sunvisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Sunroof Operation*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Roof Rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Backup Warning System*

(Rear Parking Assist System)* . . . . . . . . .34

SAFETY

Occupant Detection System (ODS) /

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator . . . . . 35

Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE (See Back C over)

*IF EQUIPPED

VIDEOS & QR CODES - SMART PHONES, TABLETS AND COMPUTERS

Kia provides a number of video resources at your disposal to assist you with becoming
familiar with the features and functions found in your Kia vehicle. You can access these
resources by snapping the QR codes with your smart phone/tablet (mobile devices) or by
visiting the following website: www.KuTechVideos.com/xm13/2013. Continue reading for a
more in-depth look at QR codes and for instructions on how to use them.

What are QR Codes?

A QR Code is a square, 2-dimensional Bar Code that can be read by mobile devices loaded
with an appropriate Bar Code or QR Code Reader App. The App reads the Bar Code image
and then launches/uploads the specific information the code contains, such as URLs, text,
photos, videos, and so much more.

How to Use QR Codes

If you have a mobile device with a QR Code Reader App, you
can snap the code with your phone and you’ll be provided a
video with additional information pertaining to the topic. For
example, in the Kia One Click Fuel Cap section, if you would
like additional information, just snap the code with your mobile
device to view the selected Kia Features & Functions Video.

1.

QUICK TIPS

1. If you’re having trouble scanning codes, check the following:

• The code should be centered and focused in your mobile
device’s camera screen

• Consider moving your device closer to or farther away from
the code

• The code should be well lit, without significant shadow

• Avoid scanning from a significant angle

• Confirm that the device’s app supports 2D QR Code Scanning.

Try another QR Code App; not all apps are created equal

2. After scanning, a “connecting” message appears and then
nothing happens or there’s a “connection error” message.
These messages typically indicate that your device is having
trouble connecting to the Internet

How to snap a QR code

1. With your mobile
device, download a
QR Code Reader App.
With many devices,
you can do this
through an App Store
or Marketplace

2. Open the QR Code
Reader App on your mobile device

3. The App will utilize your device’s camera. Center
the code in the camera viewing area:

• With some Apps, as soon as the App
recognizes the code, it will launch the
corresponding video

• With other Apps, you will have to snap or
“take a picture” of the code. The app will
then launch the corresponding video

• For operation specifics, refer to the
instructions that come with the QR Code
Reader App

QR CODE

Kia One Click
Fuel Cap Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, SNAP this
QR code or visit the listed
website.

Refer to page 2 for more
information.

www.KuTechVideos.com/xm13/2013

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Instrument Cluster Overview / Indicators & Warning Lights

A

Tachometer

B

Turn Signal Indicators

C

Speedometer

D

Engine Temperature Gauge

E

Indicator & Warning Lights

F

Gear Shift Position Indicator*

G

Odometer/Tripmeter*

H

Trip Computer*

I

Fuel Gauge

REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument

cluster & indicator light locations may
dier from those in the illustrations. See
your Owner’s Manual for more details.

A

F

E

B B

C

H

INSTRANGE AVGE/T

/100km/h

MPGMPH

G

D

E

km
mi.

I

Low Windshield Washer Fluid Indicator

Tail Light Indicator*

4WD System Wa rning Light*

4WD LOCK Indicator*

ECOMINDER Indicator

Key Out Warn ing Lig ht*

Immobilizer Indicator*

High Beam Indicator

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator*

Electronic S tability Control (ES C) OFF Indicator*

Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Malfunction Indicator

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) I ndicator*

Malfunction Indicator

Tailgate Open Warning Light

Front Fog L ight In dicato r

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

Seat Belt Warning Light

Parki ng Brake & B rake Fluid Warning Light

QUICK TIPS

For more information on the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer
to the Owner’s Manual.

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

Door Aj ar Warning Light

Air Bag Warning Light

Anti- lock Braking System (AB S) Warning Light

Charging System Warning Light

Cruise SET Indicator

Cruise ON/OFF Indicator

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

Low Fuel Level Warnin g Light

Electronic B rake For ce Distr ibution (EBD)
System Warning Light

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

MPG

INST Fuel Economy

0 30 60

Trip Computer / Tripmeter* Fuel Eciency

The Trip Computer is a driver
information system that displays
information related to driving on the
display when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.

To toggle through the different Trip
Computer modes, press the TRIP/
RESET button

A

.

To display the Tripmeter, press the
TRIP/RESET button

A

, then select
TRIP A or TRIP B. Press the TRIP/
RESET button A for more than 1
second to reset the Tripmeter to zero.

INSTRANGE AVGE/T

/100km/h

MPGMPH

km
mi.

Tri p B

Range

Avg. M PG

Avg. M PH

Elapsed Time

ECO ON/OFF

(Cluster Type A)

(TRI P/RESET b utton loc ated

in the ins trument c luster)

A

There are several factors that
contribute to your vehicle’s
fuel eciency, including
maintenance of your vehicle,
driving style, environmental
conditions, vehicle weight
and vehicle aerodynamics.
Below are tips on how to
improve fuel eciency:

• Keep your vehicle in good
condition with regular
maintenance

• Don’t let the engine idle
longer than necessary

• Drive at a moderate speed,
accelerating smoothly and
at a moderate rate

• Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure

• Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary weight in

your vehicles

• Avoid placing large or heavy items on roof racks

• Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads

QR CODE

Fuel Economy Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, SNAP this
QR code or visit the listed
website.

Refer to page 2 for more
information.

www.KuTechVideos.com/xm13/2013

REMINDER: Appearance of Tripmeter display may dier as equipped.
REMINDER: All stored driving information (except Odometer and

Distance to Empty) is reset if the battery is disconnected.

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REMINDER: Driving range can var y depending on your vehicle’s fuel

tank size, e.g. 12-gal. vs. 24-gal., even though the M PG may be the same.

For more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR code above
to view a video or refer to the brochure “GE TTING MORE OUT OF E VERY
GALLON , FUEL-SAVING TIPS TO DRIVE BY” available at your local
dealership.

*IF EQUIPPED

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The indicator functions as both Low Tire
Pressure Light and TPMS Malfunction Indicator.

The TPMS indicator will illuminate if: one or more tires
is significantly underinflated, the vehicle has a spare
tire without TPMS or the outside temperature becomes
significantly colder.

• Inflate tire(s) to specifications to turn o Low Tire
Pressure Light using an accurate digital tire
pressure gauge. See front driver’s door jamb for
PSI specification

• The TPMS Malfunction Indicator will illuminate after
it blinks for approximately one minute when there is a
problem with the TPMS. See dealer for service

REMINDER: Consult your dealer for service if Low Tire Pressure

Light remains illuminated after inflating your tire(s).

ECOMINDER® (ECO) Indicator

The ECOMINDER® (ECO) indicator, which is identified
on your instrument cluster by , is displayed to help
improve fuel efficiency.

While in ECO mode, the ECOMINDER® indicator will
illuminate when the vehicle is operated in a manner
that optimizes fuel economy. Fuel economy depends
on the driver’s driving habits and road conditions.

To turn the ECOMINDER® indicator OFF/ON, press
the TRIP button 1 or more times until ECO mode is
displayed. Then press and hold the TRIP button for
more than 1 second until ECO function turns OFF or ON.

For more information on ECOMINDER® Indicator, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.

•

QUICK TIPS

• Even with TPMS, tire pressure
should be checked manually at
least once a month. Only adjust
Tire Pressure on “cold tires”

• For proper maintenance, safety,
and optimal fuel economy,
maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay
within the load limits and weight
distribution recommended for
your vehicle

• In winter or cold weather, the
TPMS light may illuminate if the
tire pressure was adjusted to
the recommended tire inflation
pressure during warm weather

•

QUICK TIPS

To improve your fuel eciency:

• Drive at a moderate speed,
accelerating smoothly and at a
moderate rate

• Keep tires inflated to the
recommended pressure

• Be sure the wheels are properly
aligned

QR CODE

To view a video on your
mobile device, SNAP this
QR code or visit the listed
website.

Refer to page 2 for more
information.

Kia Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Video

www.KuTechVideos.com/xm13/2013

ECOMINDER®
Indicator Video

www.KuTechVideos.com/xm13/2013

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

*IF EQUIPPED

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DRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANEL

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep the
ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible.

Press ESC button A to turn ESC OFF/ON.

REMINDER: ESC is turned O N at vehicle start-up.
REMINDER: The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit

momentarily whenever the ESC is active.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by
automatically braking for them, allowing drivers to focus
solely on steering.

Press button

•

QUICK TIPS

• The DBC will turn OFF when button is pressed again or
vehicle speed is over 38 mph

• If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have
malfunctioned. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked

B

to turn DBC ON/OFF.

Backup Warning System
(Rear Parking Assist System)*

C

Backup Warning System OFF button

(see page 34 for more details)

A

+

OFF

B

C

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards
when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline.

The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or
ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.

REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the
P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position.

QUICK TIPS

When HAC is active (e.g., during initial acceleration from
a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes
will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the
accelerator.

REMINDER: Button panel is

located on the driver’s panel,
left of the Steering Wheel.

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DRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANEL

Instrument Panel Dimmer*

With parking lights/headlights ON,
press button F (+) or (-) to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
illumination.

REMINDER: Door Mood lamp is a fixed

brightness and cannot be adjusted.

REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer

does not adjust brightness on the Navigation
System screen. Use Navigation setup to adjust
brightness on the Navigation System.

4WD Transfer Mode*

Press the 4WD Transfer Mode selector
button
Lock mode.

G

to activate or deactivate 4WD

QR CODE

F

+

OFF

(Type A, ea rly

G

2013 model year)

Sorento Six Button
Panel Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, SNAP this
QR code or visit the listed
website.

Refer to page 2 for more
information.

4WD Auto Mode:

The vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles.
If the system determines that there is a need for the 4WD
mode, the engine’s driving power is distributed to all four
wheels automatically without driver intervention.

4WD Lock Mode:

Activates 4WD for climbing or descending sharp grades,
off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc.,
to provide optimal traction.

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

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DRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANEL

L

R

AUTO

Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock

D

B

A

A

Pull/Press to operate Driver’s Window Auto Up/

C

Down*

B

Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors

C

Press to disable all Passenger Windows

REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Passenger

Windows are disabled, including from the driver’s controls.

QUICK TIPS

Auto Door Lock/Unlock* will engage when gear shift
is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position.

E

Electric/Folding Mirrors*

D

Toggle left or right to select mirror. Then

press arrows to adjust mirror position.
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirror,

press the folding mirror button E as pictured.

QUICK TIPS

Mirrors do not automatically unfold when using
Driver’s Door Lock /Unlock button on door handle.

REMINDER: To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle,

press the LOCK button twice on the Smar t Key.

REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the

neutral (center) position.

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Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*

Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster.

Engine Start/Stop Button*

To start the engine:

1. Depress the brake
pedal

2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while in Park (or while in

BA

QR CODE

Sorento Engine
Start/Stop Button
and Smart Key Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, SNAP this
QR code or visit the listed
website.

Refer to page 2 for more
information.

Neutral for Manual Gear Shift)

To turn the vehicle OFF, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button.

To use the ENGINE START/STOP
button, you must have the Smart Key
fob on your person or in the vehicle.

REMINDER: In an emergency situation while the

vehicle is in motion , you are able to turn the engine
o and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE
START/ STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3
times successively within 3 seconds.

QUICK TIPS

To use electrical accessories:

ACC position

•WhenintheOFFposition(nolight)andwithoutdepressingthebrake

pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (Orange light A).

On position

•WhenalreadyintheACCposition(OrangelightA) and without

depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button
again (Green light B).

•WhenintheOFFposition(nolight)andwithoutdepressingthebrake

pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (Green light B).

Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position too long can discharge the
vehicle's battery

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

Heated Steering Wheel Button*

Press A to turn ON/OFF Steering Wheel Heater, while
the Engine Start/Stop Button is in the ON position.
Steering Wheel Heater will turn OFF automatically in 30
minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate.

QUICK TIPS

If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again within 30 minutes
of Steering Wheel Heater being turned ON the system will
automatically be set ON again.

A

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

To adjust the Steering Wheel, press the Lock-Release Lever

B

down and adjust

When finished, pull the Lock-Release Lever B up to lock
Steering Wheel in place.

D

C

to desired angle and

C

distance.

D

B

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

*IF EQUIPPED

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

Headlights & High Beams Turn Signals & Fog Lights*

AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the

AUTO light position, the tail lights and headlights will
turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount
of light outside the vehicle.

:

:

Push lever to turn

High Beams ON,

pull lever to flash

Headlights /

High Beams

:

:

:

:

:

:

OFF

One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving
the Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1.5 seconds and
then releasing. The lane change signal will blink 3 times.

When the Right or Left Turn Signals cancel, they will blink 3
additional times.

Move lever Up/

Down for Right/Lef t

Turn Signal

One -Tou c h

Lane Change

Signal

OFF

Rotate lever to change the Headlight function:

AUTO*

:

Automatic Headlights position

:

Headlight position

:

Parking light position

:

OFF

OFF position

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Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF

REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation.

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

Windshield Wipers & Washers

Move lever Up/Down to change
Wiper modes

MIST

OFF

INT

LO

HI

Pull to spray and wipe

FRONT

Rotate lever to adjust
Intermittent Wipe Speed

MI ST: Single wipe

OFF: Wiper o

IN T: Intermittent wipe

LO: Slow wipe

HI: Fast wipe

Rear Wiper & Washer*

Push to spray and wipe.

(Type B, late 2 013 mode l year)

Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes.

ON: Normal wipe
INT: Intermittent wipe
OFF: Wiper o

A

Rear Wiper

B

A

+

OFF

(Ty pe A)

button - Press
to turn wiper
ON/OFF for
continuous wipe

B

Rear Washer

button - Press to
spray and wipe

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

*IF EQUIPPED

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