Kia SORENTO 2012 Features & Functions Manual
Kia SORENTO 2012 Features & Functions Manual

Kia SORENTO 2012 Features & Functions Manual

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Consumer - Roadside Assistance
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See Back Cover for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
Always check the Owner's Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.

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  • Page 1 F e A t U R e S & F U N C t I O N S G U I d e w w w . k i a . c o m Consumer - Roadside Assistance 1-800-333-4KIA (4542) See Back Cover for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ESSEntIAl FEAtuRES Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . 22 V I D E O S & Q R C O D E S . . . . . . . . . . . . C E n t E R PA n E l AUX / USB / iPod®...
  • Page 4: D E O S & Q R C O D E S

    . For App Store example, in the Kia One Click Fuel Cap section, if you would or Market like additional information, just snap the code with your 2 . Open the qR Code phone and you’ll see a Kia Features &...
  • Page 5: I N S T R U M E N T C L U S T E R Instrument Cluster Overview / Indicator

    InStRumEnt CluStER Instrument Cluster Overview / Indicators & Warning lights Tachometer Turn Signal Indicators Speedometer Engine Temperature Gauge Indicator & Warning Lights Gear Shift Position Indicator* Odometer/Tripmeter* Trip Computer* Fuel Gauge REmInDER: your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations .
  • Page 6: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    InStRumEnt CluStER tire Pressure monitoring System (tPmS) qR CODE tire Pressure monitoring System Video To view a video on your Smart Phone, SNAP this 100 120 140 TRIP/ qR code . Refer to page 2 x1000rpm RESET km/h for more information . LOCK TRIP E/T AVG RANGE miles...
  • Page 7: Ecominder™ (Eco) Indicator

    InStRumEnt CluStER ECOmInDER® (ECO) Indicator* qR CODE ECOmInDER Indicator Video To view a video on your Smart Phone, SNAP this 100 120 140 100 120 140 TRIP/ TRIP/ qR code . Refer to page 2 x1000rpm x1000rpm RESET RESET km/h km/h for more information .
  • Page 8: Driver's Panel Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    Backup Warning System OFF button (see page 34 for • If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have more details) malfunctioned . Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked . Instrument Panel Dimmer*...
  • Page 9: 4Wd Transfer Mode

    DRIVER’S PAnEl DRIVER’S PAnEl DRIVER’S PAnEl 4WD transfer mode* qR CODE Kia Sorento Feature Button Panel Video To view a video on your Smart Phone, SNAP this qR code . Refer to page 2 for more information . Press the 4WD Transfer Mode selector button to activate or deactivate 4WD Lock mode .
  • Page 10: Engine Start/Stop Button

    DRIVER’S PAnEl DRIVER’S PAnEl DRIVER’S PAnEl Power Windows, Window lock Engine Start/Stop Button* qR CODE & Central Door lock to start the engine: Sorento Engine Start/Stop Button & Depress the brake pedal Smart Key Video 2 . Press the ENGINE START/STOP To view a video on your Smart Phone, SNAP this button while in Park...
  • Page 11: Steering Wheel Controls Heated Steering Wheel Button

    StEERIng WhEEl COntROlS heated Steering Wheel Button* tilt/telescopic Steering Wheel* Press to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the To adjust the Steering Wheel, press the lock-release Engine Start/Stop Button is in the ON position . Steering lever down and adjust to desired angle and height wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or When finished, pull the lock-release lever up to lock...
  • Page 12: Headlights & High Beams

    StEERIng WhEEl COntROlS headlights & high Beams turn Signals & Fog lights* AutO light* function — When the light switch is in the One-touch lane Change Signal is activated by moving AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will turn the turn signal lever slightly for less than 1 .5 seconds and ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light then releasing .
  • Page 13: Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers

    StEERIng WhEEl COntROlS Windshield Wipers & Washers* Rear Wiper & Washer AutO Control* function — The rain sensor on the Press to turn wiper ON/OFF for windshield senses the amount of rainfall and adjusts the continuous wipe wipe speed accordingly . Press to spray and wipe rotate lever to adjust intermittent Wipe speed...
  • Page 14: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Press to place a call using vocal command prompts Guide or the UVO System User’s Manual. from the system, or to answer an incoming call . For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section. End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth®...
  • Page 15 Bluetooth® Wireless technology* Voice Recognition (Speaker Adaptation) how to Place a Call The Voice Command feature in the Kia audio systems There are two options on how to place a call: allows you to create speaker profiles in order to maximize Standard Audio System recognition accuracy .
  • Page 16: Cruise Control

    StEERIng WhEEl COntROlS Cruise Control Audio Controls* Audio mode button: Press to cycle through FM1-2 / AM Cruise Control On/OFF button: Press to turn the / SAT 1-3 / CD / USB / AUX / iPod® Cruise Control ON/OFF Resume Cruising Speed button: Press to Resume or Seek/Preset button increase Cruising Speed Radio mode: Press to advance through Preset Stations .
  • Page 17: Audio System - Standard

    AuDIO SyStEm Standard Audio System Overview — Am / Fm / CD / mP3 / SiriusXm Satellite Radio* CD-IN press to select FM/AM FM/AM FM/aM Modes press to enter setup Mode. press to select 106.50 INFO press to select audio Mode to siriusXM Mode adjust settings.
  • Page 18: Standard Audio System Operation

    AuDIO SyStEm Standard Audio System Operation — CD / AuX / uSB / iPod®* insert cd displays that a press to eject cd CD-IN CD-IN disc is inserted press to select auX/usB/ FM/AM ipod® Modes A.RDM press to display cd/Mp3/auX/ INFO INFO usB/ipod®...
  • Page 19 AuDIO SyStEm Standard Audio System Operation — SiriusXm* CD-IN FM/AM press to display press to select CHANNEL NAME INFO INFO channel information siriusXM mode ARTIST NAME SETUP POWER ENTER ENTER AUDIO PUSH PUSH rotate to scroll channels or SEEK SEEK categories.
  • Page 20: Audio System Uvo System

    AuDIO SyStEm uVO System* displays that a insert cd disc is inserted press to eject cd CD-IN press to display press to select FM/aM mode FM/AM JUKEBOX JuKeBoX mode press to display press to select siriusXM mode SIRIUS PHONE pHone mode press to display press to select Media mode.
  • Page 21 AuDIO SyStEm uVO System* qR CODE To view detailed videos on how to operate the UVO System, snap these qR Codes with your Smart Phone and a video will launch using your qR Code App . Refer to page 2 for more information . . UVO System: UVO System: UVO System:...
  • Page 22: Audio System - Navigation System

    AuDIO SyStEm navigation System with Am / Fm / CD / mP3 / SiriusXm* indicates that a cd has been inserted TUNE PUSH rotate to change radio/ press to power on/oFF. siriusXM stations/ cd/ rotate to adjust Volume. CD-IN Mp3/usB/ipod files VOLUME FILE 12:01...
  • Page 23: Aux / Usb / Ipod® Port & Power Outlets

    Audio System . The PC Cable provided by Apple may cause malfunction and should not be used for Kia vehicles . The Kia iPod® Power Cable may be purchased through your Kia dealership .
  • Page 24: Air Conditioning / Climate Control

    CEntER PAnEl Automatic Climate Control* qR CODE Windshield defroster Kia Sorento Automatic Climate Control Video Rear window defroster FRONT REAR REAR Recirculated air/fresh air To view a video on your Smart Phone, SNAP this 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF* qR code . Refer to page 2...
  • Page 25: Manual Climate Control

    CEntER PAnEl manual Climate Control* Row Air Conditioning Control* REAR REmInDER: Included in Manual & Automatic Climate Control Systems Air Conditioning row air conditioning ON/OFF* Temperature Control Recirculated Air / Fresh Air Fan Speed control Ticket holder* Rear Defroster Mode selection row air conditioning fan speed* max Defrost Function:...
  • Page 26: Automatic Gear Shift

    CEntER PAnEl Automatic gear Shift with Sportmatic Shifting* P: Park R: Reverse n: Neutral D: Drive [+]: Sport Mode Upshift [–]: Sport Mode Downshift Sport mode: To enter Sports Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate Sport mode Shifting: Move shift lever up [+] to Upshift or [–] to Downshift qUICK tIPS...
  • Page 27: Manual Gear Shift

    CEntER PAnEl manual gear Shift* Starting the Engine Apply Parking Brake 2 . Depress Clutch Fully 3 . Shift into Neutral 4 . Turn Ignition to START Shifting into Reverse Depress Clutch Fully 2 . Shift into Neutral 3 . Pull up on Shift Lever Knob 4 .
  • Page 28: Seat Warmers/Coolers

    SEAtIng Seat Warmers/Coolers* Seat Warmers only Seat Warmers/Coolers High Medium High Medium Warming - Yellow Led cooling - Blue Led Seat Warmers – Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs Seat Warmers – Press right side of button once for high lit), again for medium setting (2 LEDs lit), again for low setting (3 LEDs lit), again for medium setting (2 LEDs lit), setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF...
  • Page 29: Power Adjustable Driver's Seat

    SEAtIng Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion, Seatback or Lumbar seat forward/ seat cushion seatback Lumbar backward ALWAyS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETy WARNINGS . *IF EqUIPPED...
  • Page 30: Rd Row Seats

    SEAtIng 6-Way manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* Folding 2 & 3 Row Seats* 2nd Row Seats Pull lever to slide Seat forward/backward Pull/press lever to adjust Seat Height pull strap to double fold Fold Flat Pull to adjust Seatback Recline pull Lever Lift to double fold REmInDER::...
  • Page 31: Front Active Headrests

    SEAtIng Front Active headrests* Front Seat headrest Adjustment Moves forward in the event of certain impact collisions to adjust headrest forward: Pull headrest forward at an to help protect the driver’s and front passenger’s heads angle to one of three positions from moving backward, thus helping to minimize neck to adjust headrest back: Pull headrest completely injuries .
  • Page 32: O T H E R K E Y F E At U R E S Smart Key

    OthER KEy FEAtuRES Smart Key* qR CODE Smart Key Fob: Sorento Engine Start/ Stop Button & Smart Key Press to lock All Doors Press to unlock Driver’s Door . Press twice in 4 seconds to To view a video on your Smart Phone, SNAP this unlock All Doors .
  • Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry

    OthER KEy FEAtuRES Remote Keyless Entry* Press to Lock All Doors Press to unlock Driver’s Door: Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Rear Hatch Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm . To turn OFF Alarm, press any button . REmInDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options .
  • Page 34: Rear Hatch Release Button

    Fuel Cap / malfunction qR CODE Indicator (Check Located underneath the Rear Hatch . With Rear Hatch Kia One Click Engine light) unlocked, press the Rear Hatch Release Button and pull Fuel Cap Video the Rear Hatch up by the handle to open .
  • Page 35: Map/Dome Lamps

    OthER KEy FEAtuRES map / Dome lamps Automatic turn off function* The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine System Start/Stop button is OFF . Personal lamp Push the lens to turn the map lamp ON/OFF . This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front passenger .
  • Page 36: Rear-Camera Display

    Rear-Camera Display* Backup Warning System qR CODE (Rear Parking Assist System)* The Rear-Camera Display Kia Rear Parking Assist system is not a safety device . The Backup Warning System is a supplemental System Video It is a supplemental system system that assists the driver by chiming if any object...
  • Page 37: Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator

    SAFEty Occupant Detection System (ODS) / PASSEngER AIR BAg OFF Indicator ODS detects the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off air bag deployment accordingly . Depending on the situation and the accident, the system may: PASSENGER • Deploy air bag with lower force (small or AIR BAG...
  • Page 38: Safety Belts

    SAFEty Safety Belts Safety Belt Retractor Inertial locks to properly fasten your safety belts: • Inertial locks allow lap/shoulder safety belts to remain unlocked during normal vehicle operation, for freedom of Insert the tongue belt plate into the buckle movement and increased comfort until it clicks • During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR COLLISION, 2 .
  • Page 39 Apple Inc. iPod® mobile digital device sold separately. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kia is under license. A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is required to use Bluetooth®...
  • Page 40 *** Check and adjust level and check for leaks. Inspect regularly 97,500 miles †If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
  • Page 41 Owner’s Name: _________________________________VIN: ________________________ Mileage: ________________ Dealership Name: _______________________________Sales Consultant: ___________ Date: ___________________ BeFore DelIVery Confirm “Good Battery” with Kia 12V battery tester Verify all tire pressures are to spec (see driver’s door label) LF_______ LR_______ RF_______ RR_______ Verify proper operation of Remote Keyless Entry and Smart Key lock/unlock...
  • Page 42 DurINg DelIVery Explain first service process and schedule first service appointment Tour parts & Service departments, introduce staff & explain value of Kia parts and Service Review recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance requirements to validate warranty Review business hours & Customer 360° Care...

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