Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual page 33

Hybrid system overview
Park with engine On to charge
battery
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This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe
location and wait until the hybrid battery
is charged.
Start engine to avoid battery dis-
charge
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This message is displayed to inform the
driver the 12V battery may be dis-
charged if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in ON position (without the
indicator ON).
Set the vehicle to the ready (
to prevent the 12V battery from being
discharged.
Coasting guide (if equipped)
A chime will sound and the coasting
guide indicator will be displayed to
inform the driver when to take the foot
off the accelerator by anticipating a
decelerating event* based on the analy-
sis of driving routes and road conditions
stored in the navigation system. It
encourages the driver to remove the
foot from the pedal and allow coasting
down the road with EV motor only. This
helps preventing unnecessary fuel con-
sumption and increases fuel efficiency.
* Example of a deceleration event is
going down an extended hill, slowing
down approaching a toll booth, and
approaching reduced speed zones.
僅 User settings
Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton and put the shift dial in P (Park). In
the User Settings Mode, select Driver
assistance, Coasting Guide, and then
On to turn on the system. Cancel the
selection of coasting guide to turn off
the system. For the explanation of the
system, press and hold the [OK] but-
ton.
僅 Operation conditions
) mode
To activate the system, take the fol-
lowing procedures. Enter your desti-
nation information on the navigation
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
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