Kia Sorento 2022 Manual page 46

Hybrid system overview
above message will be displayed
in the cluster. Then, the vehicle
will automatically switch to HEV
mode and EV mode will not be
activated (although EV/HEV but-
ton is pressed)
When the outdoor temperature is
higher than -10 C (14 F), or the
coolant temperature is higher
than 80 C (176 F) or you turn
the climate control Off, the vehi-
cle will automatically return to EV
mode.
Wait until fuel door unlocks (Plug-in
hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed when you
attempt to unlock the fuel filler door
with the fuel tank pressurised. Wait
until the fuel tank is depressurised.
NOTICE
It may take up to 20 seconds to
unlock fuel filler door.
If the fuel filler door does not
open because ice has formed
around it, tap lightly or push on
the door to break the ice and
release the door.
Do not pry on the door. If neces-
sary, spray around the door with
an approved de-icer fluid (do not
use radiator anti-freeze) or move
the vehicle to a warm place and
allow the ice to melt.
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Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
Fuel door unlocked (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler door is unlocked.
Also means "Ready to refuel".
Please press the rear centre edge of
fuel filler door to open.
Check fuel door (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler door is open whilst driving
or an abnormality has occurred.
Charging door open (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
This message indicates that the
charging door is open whilst in driv-
ing ready state to encourage you to
inspect and close the door.
(Driving with the charging door open
may result in moisture inflow or
damage. This message is used to
prevent such occurrences.)
Unplug vehicle to start (Plug-in
hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed when you
start the engine without unplugging
the charging cable. Unplug the
charging cable, and then start the
vehicle.