Kia Sorento 2023 Manual page 533

What to do in an emergency
Answering Point (PSAP) (during emer-
gency call) by pressing the SOS button.
If the driver or passenger accidentally
presses the SOS button, it can be can-
celled by pressing the button again in 3
seconds. It can't be cancelled after that.
In case of road accident or other acci-
dent for activation of emergency call in
manual mode it is necessary:
1. Stop the vehicle in accordance with
traffic rules to ensure safety to your-
self and other participants of road
traffic;
2. Press the SOS button, when pressing
the button SOS registration of the
device in the wireless telephonic com-
munication networks is carried out,
minimum data set about vehicle and
its location is collected in accordance
with of the technical requirements of
the device.
After that connection with the officer
of the UAE eCall system is made for
clearing up reasons (conditions) of the
emergency call.
3. After clearing up reasons of the emer-
gency call, the officer of the Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP) sends
emergency services and completes
the emergency call.
If the emergency call is not carried out in
accordance with the procedure, men-
tioned above, the emergency call will be
considered as erroneous.
WARNING
Emergency power supply of the UAE
eCall system from the battery
僅 The UAE eCall system battery sup-
plies power during 1 hour in case main
power source of the vehicle is cut off
due to the collision during the emer-
gency situations.
僅 The UAE eCall system battery should
be replaced every 4 years. For more
information refer to "Scheduled main-
tenance service" on page 8-10.
LED illumination in red (system
malfunction)
If red LED illuminates in normal driving
conditions, this can indicate malfunction
of the UAE eCall system. Please, have
the UAE eCall system checked at an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Otherwise correct operation of the UAE
eCall system device, installed in your
vehicle is not guaranteed. Owner of the
vehicle incurs liability for consequences,
occurred as a result of nonobservance of
conditions, mentioned above.
Arbitrary Removal or Modifica-
tion
The UAE eCall system calls emergency
services for assistance. Thus, any arbi-
trary removal or changes to the UAE
eCall system settings may affect your
driving safety. Also, it may even make an
erroneous emergency call to the Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Thereby,
we kindly ask you not to make any
changes by yourself or by the third par-
ties in the settings of the equipment of
the UAE eCall system, installed in your
vehicle.
UAE eCall system
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