Kia Sorento 2022 User manual

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
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exceeds your expectations.
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nical assistance.
This Owner's Manual will acquaint you with the operation of features and equipment
that are either standard or optional on this vehicle, along with the maintenance
needs of this vehicle. Therefore, you may find some descriptions and illustrations not
applicable to your vehicle. You are advised to read this publication carefully and follow
the instructions and recommendations. Please always keep this manual in the vehicle
for your, and any subsequent owner's, reference.
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How to use this manual
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read the entire manual. In order to
minimise the chance of death or
injury, you must read the WARNING
and CAUTION sections in the man -
ual.
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in this manual to best explain how
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tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
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and follow ALL procedures and rec -
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which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
ignored.
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vided.

Table of Contents
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2
3
4
5
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7
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9
A
I
Hybrid system overview
Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Abbreviation
Index

1Hybrid system overview
Hybrid system over view
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system ...................1-2
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system.................................... 1-3
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle....................................... 1-4
䳜 Charging information............................................................. 1-4
䳜 Charging time.......................................................................... 1-4
䳜 Charging types........................................................................ 1-5
䳜 Charging status ...................................................................... 1-6
䳜 AC charging connector lock................................................... 1-8
䳜 Scheduled charging ................................................................ 1-9
䳜 Charging precautions ...........................................................1-10
䳜 AC charger .............................................................................1-12
䳜 Trickle charger (portable charging cable).........................1-14
䳜 How to disconnect charging connector in emergency...1-28
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle........................... 1-29
䳜 Starting the vehicle..............................................................1-29
䳜 Changing plug-in hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle).1-30
䳜 Special features.................................................................... 1-31
䳜 Hybrid system gauge ..........................................................1-32
䳜 Warning and indicator lights...............................................1-34
䳜 LCD display messages .........................................................1-35
䳜 Energy flow ...........................................................................1-42
Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle ............1-47
䳜 Plug-in hybrid vehicle components...................................1-47
䳜 Hybrid vehicle components.................................................1-51
䳜 Service interlock connector ................................................1-55
䳜 If an accident occurs ............................................................ 1-55
䳜 When the hybrid vehicle shuts off ....................................1-56

Hybrid system overview
21
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
Hybrid system overview
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
The Kia Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehi -
cle (PHEV) shares the characteris -
tics of both a conventional hybrid
electric vehicle and an all-electric
vehicle.
When used as a conventional hybrid
electric vehicle, the HEV computer
selectively operates between the
engine and the electric motor or
even both at the same time.
When it is operating in the electric
vehicle mode, the vehicle is driven
only using the electric motor over a
certain distance until the hybrid
battery becomes low. The driving
distance in EV mode depends on
customer driving style and road
conditions. Aggressive driving
manouvres may at times temporar -
ily enable the engine to operate.
The engine power could be limited
during emission reduction control
period at cold engine condition.
The hybrid battery can be fully
charged by connecting a plug to an
external electric power source.
An engine can be turned on due to
factors such as heater and a fre -
quent operation of the accelerator
pedal by a driver in CD mode.
CD (Charge Depleting) Mode CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode Charging
Electric motor Motor Engine +
Motor
Engine +
Motor or
Motor
Charging Battery
charging
1. Electric Vehicle Mode
2. Start
up/Low
speed
3. High
speed
4. Acceler -
ation
5. Decel -
eration
6. External
Charging

3
1
1
Hybrid system overview HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
uses both the petrol engine and the
electric motor for power. The elec -
tric motor is run by a high-voltage
HEV battery.
Depending on the driving condi -
tions, the HEV computer selectively
operates between the engine and
the electric motor or even both at
the same time.
Fuel efficiency increases when the
vehicle is driven by the electric
motor with the HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be
maintained, so at times the engine
will come on even at idle to act as a
generator. Charging also occurs
when decelerating or by regenera -
tive braking.
Electric motor Electric motor +
Engine
Electric motor or
Engine Charging Engine OFF
1. Startup/Low
speed cruise 2. Acceleration 3. High speed cruise 4. Deceleration 5. Stop

Hybrid system overview
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Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
Charging information
䳜AC Charger: The plug-in hybrid
vehicle is charged by plugging into
a AC charger installed in your
home or a public charging station.
(For further details, refer to "AC
charger" on page 1-12.)
䳜Trickle Charger: The plug-in
hybrid vehicle can be charged by
using household electricity.
The electrical outlet in your home
must comply with regulations and
can safely accommodate the
Voltage/Current (Amps)/Power
(Watts) ratings specified on the
trickle charge. Use only as a
backup charger.
Charging time
䳜AC Charger: Takes about 3 hours
25 minutes at room temperature
(Can be charged to 100%.).
Depending on the condition and
durability of the high-voltage
battery, charger specifications,
and ambient temperature, the
time required for charging the
high-voltage battery may vary.
䳜Trickle Charger: For charging at
home. Please note that the Trickle
Charger is slower than the AC
Charger.