Key Positions; 僅 Illuminated Ignition Switch; 僅 Ignition Switch Position - Kia Sorento 2023 Manual

Driving your vehicle
Key positions (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with four differ-
ent ignition positions.
Illuminated ignition switch (if
equipped)
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position.
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The light will go off immediately when
the ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds when
the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
Your vehicle is equipped with four differ-
ent ignition positions.
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LOCK (1)
The ignition key can be removed only in
the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory) (2)
The electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key whilst turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
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ON (3)
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
START (4)
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this
position.
WARNING
Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK
or ACC whilst the vehicle is moving. This
would result in loss of directional control
and braking function, which could cause
an accident.
NOTICE
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time, the
battery may discharge.
WARNING
Key holder
Do not attach small purses, multiple
keys, or any other heavy accessories to
the driver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the driver to
accidentally make the key inserted in the
vehicle to change the ignition position to
the ACC position whilst the vehicle is
moving thereby increasing the risk of an

Key positions