Kia SORENTO 2016 Manual

Interior Overview

14. Tilt and telescopic steering column control lever [4]
15. Interior fuse box [7]
16. Brake pedal [5]
17. Bonnet release lever [4]
18. Power tailgate open/close button* [4]
19. Seat [3]

* if equipped
[#] Number in brackets indicates chapter in Owner's Manual.
The illustrations in this guide may vary from the actual vehicle.

Instrument Panel Overview / Engine Compartment

1. Driver's front air bag [3]
2. Horn [4]
3. Instrument cluster [4]
4. Wiper and washer control lever [4]
5. Engine start/stop button* [5]
6. Cruise control /Speed Limiter Buttons* [5]
7. Hazard warning light [6]
8. Climate control system [4]

9. Gear lever [5]
10. Front seat warmer/Seat cooler* [4]
11. Heated steering wheel button* [4]
12. Drive mode button* [4]
13. ISG ON/OFF button* [4]
14. AWD Lock button* [5]
15. Surround view monitoring system ON/OFF button* [5]

16. Parking assist system ON/ OFF button* [4]
17. FLEX steer button* [5]
18. USB charger [4]
19. Power outlet [4]
20. Glove box [4]
21. Passenger's front air bag [3]
22. Center console storage box [4]

1. Engine coolant reservoir [7]
2. Engine oil filler cap [7]
3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir [7]
4. Air cleaner [7]
5. Engine room fuse box [7]
6. Negative battery terminal [7]
7. Positive battery terminal [7]
8. Radiator cap [7]
9. Engine oil dipstick [7]
10. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir [7]

Door Locks / Tailgate / Bonnet / Fuel Filler Lid

Operating door locks manually [4]

Central door lock switch [4]

1. Lock doors
2. Unlock doors

Child-protector rear door lock [4]

Opening the tailgate [4]

Closing the tailgate [4]

Emergency tailgate release [4]

Opening the bonnet [4]
Pull the release lever to unlatch the bonnet

1. Lift the bonnet slightly
2. Pull up the secondary latch inside and open the bonnet

Opening the fuel filler lid [4]
Push the fuel filler lid opening switch

1. Fully open the lid
2. Turn cap counterclockwise to open

Emergency fuel filler lid release [4]

Windows / Wipers and Washers

1. Driver's door power window switch
2. Front passenger's door power window switch
3. Rear door (right) power window switch*
4. Rear door (left) power window switch*
5. Window opening and closing
6. Automatic power window up*/down*
7. Power window lock switch

NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power windows may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

Front [4]

1. Wiper speed control (front)
   2 High wiper speed
   1 Low wiper speed
   --- Intermittent wipe
   AUTO* Automatic control wipe
   O OFF
   Single wipe
2. Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
3. Wash with brief wipes (front)

Rear* [4]

4. Rear wiper/washer control
   Continuous wipe
   --- Intermittent wipe
   O OFF
5. Wash with brief wipes (rear)

Seat / Air Bag / Child Restraint System

Seats [3]

Passenger's front air bag ON/ OFF switch* [3]

Securing with "ISOFIX" system and "Tether Anchorage" system* [3]

Installing a child restraint system by lap/shoulder belt [3]

1. ISOFIX Anchor Position Indicator
2. ISOFIX Anchor

Securing with "Tether Anchor" system* [3]

Climate Control System

Manual climate control system* [4]

1. Fan speed control
2. Front windscreen defroster
3. Rear window defroster

4. Air conditioning
5. MAX A/C (Max air conditioning)
6. Mode selection
7. 3rd seat row air conditioning ON/OFF*

Automatic climate control system* [4]

1. Passenger's temperature control
2. Air conditioning
3. Blower OFF
4. Front windscreen defroster

5. Rear window defroster
6. Fan speed control
7. Mode selection
8. Air intake control
9. Driver's temperature control

10. SYNC
11. A/C display
12. 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF*

Lighting Control / Steering Wheel / Cruise Control System

Lighting control [4]

1. OFF
2. Auto light/AFLS position
3. Position light
4. Headlight

Tilt & telescopic steering [4]
Steering wheel position adjustment:

1. Pull down lock release lever
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle
3. Height adjustment
4. Pull up lock release lever to lock the steering wheel

FLEX STEER System* [4]
The FLEX STEER System controls steering effort as driver's preference or road condition. You can select the desired steering mode by pressing the button shown.

1. Cruise control system* [5]
   
   1. Cruise indicator
   2. Cruise set indicator

Towing / Spare Tyre / Tyre Mobility Kit

Towing [6]
When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies (2WD only):

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.

4WD vehicles must be towed with all the wheels off the ground.

Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an authorised Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service.

Removable towing hook

1. Open the tailgate and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise until it is fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.

Spare Tyre, Jack and tools* [6]
The shown tools are stored in the luggage compartment.
Pull up the luggage box cover to access the equipment.

1. Jack handle
2. Jack
3. Wheel lug nut wrench
4. Socket

With the Tyre Mobility Kit it is possible to stay mobile even after experiencing a tyre puncture.
Once the punctured tyre is properly sealed, cautiously drive (up to max. 200 km (120 miles)) at a max. speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) to the nearest vehicle or tyre service point, in order to have the tyre repaired or replaced.

Engine Oil / Washer Fluid / Additional Info

Checking the engine oil level [7]
Pull the dipstick out and check the level. The level should be between F and L.

Refilling engine oil [7]
Use only the specified engine oil [8] and avoid spillage.

Checking the washer fluid level [7]
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

Additional Info*
Idle Stop & Go (ISG)
When enabled, ISG automatically stops the car's engine to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The ISG function may not work if the car's battery charge status, ambient temperature and/or engine temperature is too low. Air conditioning/ heater control settings may also affect ISG function.

Starting your vehicle with the parking brake applied:

• For Manual Transaxle vehicles: Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral and the clutch pedal is fully depressed before starting the vehicle.
• For Automatic Transaxle vehicles: Make sure the transaxle is in the P (Park) position and the brake pedal fully depressed before starting the vehicle.

For full details and instructions on any item contained in this quick reference guide, please read the owner's manual.

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
This is designed to assist with hill starts by preventing the car rolling backwards when driving off. The system maintains the braking pressure in certain circumstances for 2 seconds enabling to pull away when you are ready.

Parking brake (handbrake)
When engaging the parking brake, apply the footbrake first and keep it depressed. Then ensure the parking brake is properly applied according to the type. Hand type: pull the parking brake lever up as far as possible. Foot type: depress the parking brake pedal down as far as possible. Electric (EPB) type: pull up the EPB switch and make sure the warning light comes on.
We strongly recommend to leave the car in first or reverse gear or in the 'P' (Park) position on automatics when leaving the car.

Bluetooth ®
Many of our cars have Bluetooth ® connectivity to enable the driver to safely enjoy the convenience of the mobile phone. For Bluetooth ® compatibility please visit the owners section on our website.