Kia Sorento 2023 User manual

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles with excep
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tional value, Kia is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that
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 appli
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cable 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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the entire manual. In order to minimize
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read the WARNING and CAUTION sec
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tions in the manual.
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you learn about features, important
safety information, and driving tips
under various road conditions.
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plus an index. Each chapter begins with
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tion you want.
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and NOTICES.
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which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
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Table of Contents
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A
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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 overview
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system .........................1-2
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system..........................................1-3
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle........................................... 1-4
僅 Charging information......................................................................................1-4
僅 Charging time.....................................................................................................1-4
僅 Charging types...................................................................................................1-4
僅 Charging status..................................................................................................1-5
僅 AC charging connector lock.........................................................................1-6
僅 Scheduled charging .........................................................................................1-6
僅 Charging precautions......................................................................................1-8
僅 AC charger ...........................................................................................................1-9
僅 Charging connector lock mode ................................................................ 1-12
僅 Trickle charger (portable charging cable)............................................ 1-12
僅 How to disconnect charging connector in emergency ..................1-18
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle ................................1-19
僅 Starting the vehicle......................................................................................... 1-19
僅 Changing plug-in hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)............... 1-19
僅 Special features .............................................................................................. 1-20
僅 Hybrid system gauge ....................................................................................1-22
僅 Warning and indicator lights......................................................................1-23
僅 LCD display messages................................................................................. 1-24
僅 Energy flow........................................................................................................ 1-31
僅 Aux. Battery Saver+ (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)..................................... 1-34
Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle .................1-36
僅 Plug-in hybrid vehicle components....................................................... 1-36
僅 Hybrid vehicle components....................................................................... 1-39
僅 Service interlock connector ....................................................................... 1-43
僅 If an accident occurs..................................................................................... 1-43
僅 When the hybrid vehicle shuts off..........................................................1-44

Hybrid system overview
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PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
Hybrid system overview
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
The Kia Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) shares the characteristics of
both a conventional hybrid electric vehi -
cle and an all-electric vehicle.
When used as a conventional hybrid
electric vehicle, the HEV computer selec
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tively operates between the engine and
the electric motor or even both at the
same time.
When it is operating in the electric vehi
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cle 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
maneuvers may at times temporarily
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 elec
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tric power source.
An engine can be turned on due to fac -
tors such as heater and a frequent oper -
ation 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. Accelera -
tion
4. High
speed
5. Decelera -
tion
6. External
Charging

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1
Hybrid system overview HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
system
The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
uses both the gasoline engine and the
electric motor for power. The electric
motor is run by a high-voltage HEV bat
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tery.
Depending on the driving conditions, the
HEV computer selectively operates
between the engine and the electric
motor or even both at the same time.
Fuel efficiency increases when the vehi
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cle is driven by the electric motor with
the HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be main
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tained, so at times the engine will come
on even at idle to act as a generator.
Charging also occurs when decelerating
or by regenerative 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

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Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
Charging information
僅 AC Charger: The plug-in hybrid vehi -
cle 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
1-9.)
僅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/Cur
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rent (Amps)/Power (Watts) ratings
specified on the trickle charge. Use
only as a backup charger.
Charging time
僅 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 specifica
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tions, and ambient temperature, the
time required for charging the high-
voltage battery may vary.
僅 Trickle Charger: For charging at
home. Please note that the Trickle
Charger is slower than the AC Char
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ger, taking approximately 9 hours.
Charging types
僅 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.
僅 Actual charger image and charging method may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturer.
Category Charging Inlet (Vehi
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cle) Charging Connector Charging Outlet Charging Method Charging Time
AC Charger
AC charger installed in
homes or public
charging stations
Approximately 3 hours
25 minutes (to fully
charge the plug-in
hybrid, 100%)
Trickle Charger Household current
For charging at home.
The included Trickle
charger takes about 9
hours at room tempera
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ture (Can be charged to
100%.).
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