Kia 2012 Sorento Parts list manual

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SORENTO
Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of
comfortable, safe and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above
all — your satisfaction.
Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview which will help you become familiar with the operation and
features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations
ensure the instructions are easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides is not a substitute
for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that
may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully
familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle
specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with
such changes.

Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . 22
Audio System - Standard* . . . . . . . . . 15
Audio System - Navigation System* . . . . 20
Audio System - UVO System* . . . . . . . 18
AUX / USB / iPod® Port & Power Outlets . 21
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology* . . . . . 12
Cruise Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ECOMINDER™ (ECO) Indicator* . . . . . . 05
Folding 2nd & 3rd Row Seats* . . . . . . . . 28
Front Active Headrests*. . . . . . . . . . . 29
Manual Gear Shift* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator . . . 35
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). 04
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers* . . . 11
VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . .02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview / Indicator &
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . 04
ECOMINDER™ (ECO) Indicator* . . . . . . . .05
DRIVER’S PANEL
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . 06
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . 06
Instrument Panel Dimmer* . . . . . . . . . . .06
Backup Warning System* . . . . . . . . . . . .06
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . 06
4WD Transfer Mode* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Engine Start/Stop Button* . . . . . . . . . . .08
Power Windows, Window Lock &
Central Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . .08
Electric Folding Mirrors*. . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Heated Steering Wheel Button. . . . . . . . . 09
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel* . . . . . . . .09
Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . .11
Rear Wiper & Washer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology* . . . . . . . 12
Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AUDIO SYSTEM
Standard Audio System Overview* . . . . . . 15
Standard Audio System Operation*. . . . . . 16
UVO System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Navigation System*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CENTER PANEL
AUX / USB / iPod® Port & Power Outlets. . . 21
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Automatic Climate Control*. . . . . . . . . . . 22
Manual Climate Control*. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3rd Row Air Conditioning Control* . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Gear Shift* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Manual Gear Shift* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
SEATING
Seat Warmers/Coolers* . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Driver Position Memory System*. . . . . . . . 26
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . 27
6-Way Manual Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . .28
Folding 2nd & 3rd Row Seats* . . . . . . . . . . 28
Front Active Headrests* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . 29
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Remote Keyless Entry*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All* . . . . . . . . .31
Rear Hatch Release Button . . . . . . . . . . .32
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Map/Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Backup Warning System
(Rear Parking Assist System)* . . . . . . . . .34
SAFETY
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator. . . . . 35
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE (See Back Cover)
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
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How to snap a QR code
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this through an
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2. Open the QR Code
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your phone
3. The App will utilize your phone’s camera. Center
the code in the camera viewing area:
• With some Apps, as soon as the App
recognizes the code, it will launch the
corresponding video
• With other Apps, you will have to snap or “take
a picture” of the code. The app will then launch
the corresponding video
• For operation specifics, refer to the
instructions that come with the QR Code
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Kia One Click
Fuel Cap Video
To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code.
VIDEOS & QR CODES
What are QR Codes?
A QR Code is a square, 2-dimensional Bar Code that can be read by Smart Phones loaded
with an appropriate Bar Code or QR Code Reader App. The App reads the Bar Code image
and then launches/uploads the specific information the code contains such as URLs, text,
photos, videos, and so much more.
How to Use QR Codes
QR Codes are placed throughout this Features &
Functions Guide and provide quick video references to the
corresponding topics.
If you have a Smart Phone with a QR Code Reader App, you
can snap the code with your phone and you’ll be provided a
video with additional information pertaining to the topic. For
example, in the Kia One Click Fuel Cap section, if you would
like additional information, just snap the code with your
phone and you’ll see a Kia Features & Functions Video.
QR CODE
1.
1. Having trouble scanning codes, check the following:
• The code should be centered and focused in your Smart
Phone’s camera screen
• Consider moving your phone closer to or farther away from
the code
• The code should be well lit, without significant shadow
• Avoid scanning from a significant angle
• Confirm that the phones app supports 2D QR Code Scanning.
Try another QR Code App, not all apps are created equal.
2. After scanning, a ‘connecting’ message appears and then
nothing happens or there’s a ‘connection error’ message.
These messages typically indicate that your phone is having
trouble connecting to the Internet.
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER: Videos can also be viewed at Kia.com, Owner’s section

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Door Ajar Warning Light
Air Bag Warning Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Cruise SET Indicator
Cruise ON/OFF Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument
cluster & indicator light locations may
dier from those in the illustrations. See
your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Instrument Cluster Overview / Indicators & Warning Lights
ATachometer
BTurn Signal Indicators
CSpeedometer
DEngine Temperature Gauge
EIndicator & Warning Lights
FGear Shift Position Indicator*
GOdometer/Tripmeter*
HTrip Computer*
IFuel Gauge
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For more information on the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer
to the Owner’s Manual
QUICK TIPS
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Indicator
Tail Light Indicator*
4WD System Warning Light*
4WD LOCK Indicator*
ECOMINDERIndicator*
Key Out Warning Light*
Immobilizer Indicator*
High Beam Indicator
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator*
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator*
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Indicator*
Malfunction Indicator
Tailgate Open Warning Light
Front Fog Light Indicator
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Video
To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code. Refer to page 2
for more information.
QR CODE
The indicator functions as both, Low Tire
Pressure Light and TPMS Malfunction Indicator.
If one or more tires are significantly underinflated the
indicator will illuminate. Other causes for the indicator to
illuminate are a spare tire without TPMS or a change in
temperature (cold).
• Inflate tire(s) to specifications to turn o Low
Tire Pressure Light . This specification can be found
on a label attached to the front driver’s door jamb.
• The TPMS Malfunction Indicator will illuminate after
it blinks for approximately one minute when there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
See your dealer for service.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
•
• Tire Pressure should be checked at least once a month. Only
adjust Tire Pressure on “cold tires.”
• For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel
economy, you must always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight
distribution recommended for your vehicle
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER: Consult your dealer for service if Low Tire Pressure Light
remains illuminated after inflating your tire(s).

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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ECO ON
ECOMINDER
Indicator Video
To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code. Refer to page 2
for more information.
ECOMINDER® (ECO) Indicator*
To improve your fuel eciency:
•Driveatamoderatespeed,acceleratingsmoothlyandata
moderate rate
•Keeptiresinatedtotherecommendedpressure
•Besurethewheelsareproperlyaligned
QUICK TIPS
For more information on ECOMINDER Indicator, refer to your Owner’s
Manual or contact your local dealership.
The ECOMINDER® (ECO) indicator, which is identified on
your instrument cluster by the “ECO Driving” name, is
displayed to help improve fuel efficiency. While in ECO
mode, the ECOMINDER® indicator will illuminate when the
vehicle is operated in a manner that achieves maximum
fuel economy. Fuel economy depends on the driver’s
driving habits and road conditions.
To turn the ECOMINDER® indicator OFF/ON, press the TRIP
button 1 or more times until ECO mode is displayed. Then
press and hold the TRIP button for more than 1 second until
ECO function turns OFF or ON.
QR CODE

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DRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANEL
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AC
B
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep the
ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible.
APress ESC button to turn ESC OFF/ON
REMINDER: ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up.
Instrument Panel Dimmer*
CWith parking lights/headlights ON, press the (+) or (-) to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)*
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when
accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline.
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is
OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has
malfunctioned.
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)*
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by
automatically braking for them, allowing drivers to focus
solely on steering.
BPress button to turn DBC ON/OFF
•
• The DBC will turn OFF when button is pressed again or
vehicle speed is over 38 mph
• If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have
malfunctioned. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked.
QUICK TIPS
DBackup Warning System OFF button (see page 34 for
more details)
Backup Warning System
(Rear Parking Assist System)*

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DRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANEL
+
OFF
4WD Transfer Mode*
E
Kia Sorento Feature
Button Panel Video
To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code. Refer to page 2
for more information.
QR CODE
Press the 4WD Transfer Mode Eselector button to activate or deactivate 4WD Lock mode.
4WD Lock Mode:
Activates 4WD for climbing or descending
sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy
and muddy roads, etc., to maximize traction.
4WD Auto Mode:
The vehicle operates similar to conventional
2WD vehicles. If the system determines that
there is a need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s
driving power is distributed to all four wheels
automatically without driver intervention.

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DRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANELDRIVER’S PANEL
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AUTO
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
Electric Folding Mirrors* E
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview
mirror, press the folding mirror button
as pictured.
Sorento Engine
Start/Stop Button &
Smart Key Video
To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code. Refer to page 2
for more information.
QR CODE
Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1. Depress the brake pedal
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while in Park
To use the ENGINE START/STOP
button, you must have the transmitter
key fob on your person or inserted in
the fob holder.
REMINDER: In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine o and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds.
To use electrical accessories:
•WheninACCESSORYposition(OrangeLight) A, press the ENGINE
SYSTEM START/STOP button while in the OFF position without depressing
the brake pedal
•WheninONposition(GreenLight) B, press the ENGINE SYSTEM
START/STOP button while in ACC position without depressing
brake pedal
•KeepingthevehicleinACCorONmodetoolongcandischargethe
vehicle’s battery
QUICK TIPS
TRIP
RESET
B
A
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster
APull/Press to operate Driver’s Window Auto
Up/Down*
BPress to Unlock/Lock All Doors
CToggle left or right to select mirror. Then
press arrows to adjust mirror position.
DPress to disable Rear Passenger Windows
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