KIA Sorento (2018 year). Instruction — part 11

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User Settings Mode

Description

In this mode, you can change setting
of the doors, lights, and so on.

Driving Assist

Smart Cruise Control Response
(if equipped)

Choose the sensitivity of the smart
cruise control.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (if equipped)

If this item is checked, rear cross
traffic alert function will be activated.

Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB) (if equipped)

If this item is checked, Autonomous
emergency braking function will be
activated.

Forward Collision Warning
(if equipped)

If this item is checked, forward collision
warning function will be activated.

Door / Liftgate

Automatically lock

• Disable:

The auto door lock operation will
be deactivated.

• Enable on speed:

All doors will be automatically
locked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).

• Enable on shift:

All doors will be automatically
locked if the automatic transaxle
shift lever is shifted from the P
(Park) position to the R (Reverse),
N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position.

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Automatically unlock

• Disable:

The auto door unlock operation will
be canceled.

• On Key out:

All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the ignition key is
removed from ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button is set to
the OFF position.

• On shift to P:

All doors will be automatically
unlocked if the automatic transaxle
shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position.

Two Press Unlock

• Off:

The two press unlock function will
be deactivated. Therefore, all doors
will unlock if the door is unlocked.

• On:

The driver’s door will unlock if the
door is unlocked. When the door is
unlocked again within 4 seconds,
all doors will unlock.

Horn Feedback

• Off:

The Horn feedback operation will
be deactivated.

• On:

After locking the door by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter, if
you press the lock button again
within 4 seconds, the warning
sound will operate once to indicate
that all doors are locked.

Power liftgate (if equipped)

If this item is checked, the power lift-
gate function will be activated.

Smart Power liftgate (if equipped)

If this item is checked, the smart
power liftgate function will be activat-
ed.

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Lights

One touch turn signal

If this item is checked, the lane
change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7
times when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
• On : You can set the one touch turn

sginal function.

• Off : The One touch turn signal

function will be deactivated.

Head Lamp Delay (if equipped)

If this item is checked, the headlamp
delay function will be activated.

Welcome Light (if equipped)

If this item is checked, the welcome
light function of the pocket lamp will
be activated.

Sound

Park assist system vol. (if equipped)

Adjust the Park Assist System vol-
ume. (Level 1~3).

Blind spot detection Sound (if equipped)

If this item is checked, the blind spot
detection sound function will be acti-
vated.

Welcome sound(if equipped)

If this item is checked, the welcome
sound function will be activated.

Seat / Steering

Seat easy access (if equipped)

If this item is checked, the driver’s
seat will automatically move forward
or rearward for the driver to enter or
exit the vehicle comfortably.

Steering Position

If this item is checked, the warning
function regarding the steering wheel
alignment will be activated.

Service interval

On this mode, you can activate the
service interval function with mileage
(mi. or km) and period (months).
• Off : The service interval function

will be deactivated.

• On : You can set the service inter-

val (mileage and months).

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Other features

Fuel economy auto reset

• Off :
The average fuel economy will not
reset automatically whenever refuel-
ing.
• On (Auto Reset) :
The average fuel economy will reset
automatically when refueling.
For more details, refer to “Trip
modes" in this chapter.

Wiper/Light Display (if equipped)

If this item checked, LCD display
shows a selected wiper/light mode
whenever you change its mode.

Sub-Scale (for Type B cluster)

If this item checked, Sub-scale
speedometer will be displayed in the
cluster.

Fuel Economy Unit

Choose the fuel economy unit. (US
gallon, liter)

Temperature Unit

Convert the temperature unit from °C
to °F or from °F to °C.

Tire Pressure Unit

Choose the tire pressure unit. (psi,
kPa, Bar)

Language

Choose the language you prefer
within the LCD.

Warning Messages

Shift to P position
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if

you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.

• At this time, the Engine Start/Stop

Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button once more, it will turn to the
ON position).

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Low Key Battery
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.

Press start button while turn
steering (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.

• It means that you should press the

Engine Start/Stop Button while turn-
ing the steering wheel right and left.

Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.

• It means that you should depress

the brake pedal to start the engine.

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Key not in vehicle
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.

• It means that you should always

have the smart key with you.

Key not detected
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if the smart key is not detected
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.

Press start button again
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if you can not operate the Engine
Start/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Engine Start/Stop
Button system.

• It means that you could start the

engine by pressing the Engine
Start/ Stop Button once more.

• If the warning illuminates each

time you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Press start button with key
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button while the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.

• At this time, the immobilizer indica-

tor light blinks.

Check fuse BRAKE SWITCH
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.

• It means that you should replace

the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position.

Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates

if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.

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NOTICE

You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
But, for your safety, we recommend
that you start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.

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Door / Hood / liftgate Open

• It means that any door, hood, or

liftgate is open.

Sunroof Open (if equipped)

• The warning message illuminates

if you turn off the engine and then
open the driver's door when the
sunroof is open.

Align steering wheel (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates

if you start the engine when the
steering wheel is turned to more
than 90 degrees to the left or right.

• It means that you should turn the

steering wheel and make the angle
of the steering wheel be less than
30 degrees.

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Low Washer Fluid (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates

on the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.

• It means that you should refill the

washer fluid.

Turn on FUSE SWITCH

• This warning message illuminates

if the fuse switch on the fuse box is
OFF.

• It means that you should turn the

fuse switch on.

For more details, refer to “Fuses” in
chapter 7.

Low Fuel

This warning message illuminates if
the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning

light is illuminated.

- When the trip computer displays

"--- mile (or km)" as range.

Add fuel as soon as possible.

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Check high beam assist system
(if equipped)

This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb or circuit malfunction) with the
headlamp. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

Check headlight

This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb except LED lamp or circuit mal-
function) with the headlamp. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

When replacing the bulb, use the
same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.

Check AEB system (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates

if there is a malfunction with the
Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB) system. In this case, have
your vehicle be inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

For more details, refer to
"Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB) system" in chapter 5.

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Warning lights

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NOTICE -

Warning lights

Make sure that all warning lights
are OFF after starting the engine. If
any light is still ON, this indicates a
situation that needs attention.

Air bag Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the SRS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Seat Belt Warning Light

This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to the “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.

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Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds

- It remains on if the parking brake

is applied.

• When the parking brake is applied.
• When the brake fluid level in the

reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates

with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir
is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” in chapter 7).

Then check all brake components
for fluid leaks. If any leaks in the
brake system are still found, the
warning light remains on, or the
brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle.
In this case, have your vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia dealer
and inspected.

Dual-diagonal braking system

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Driving the vehicle with a warning
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
illuminates when the parking brake
released, it indicates that the brake
fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Electronic
Brake force
Distribution
(EBD) System
Warning Light

These two warning lights illuminate at
the same time while driving:

• When the ABS and regular brake

system may not work normally.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

WARNING -

Electronic

Brake force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light

When both ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking thereby
increasing the risk of a crash.
In this case, avoid high speed
driving and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible thereby
increasing the risk of a crash
and injury.

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NOTICE

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Electronic Brake
force Distribution
(EBD) System
Warning Light

When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,
the speedometer, odometer, or trip-
meter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and
the steering effort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.

Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) Warning
Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When there is a malfunction with

the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When there is a malfunction with

the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Charging System
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When there is a malfunction with

either the alternator or electrical
charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.

If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in section 7). If
the level is low, add oil as required.

If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.

CAUTION

- Catalytic

Converter Damage

If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-
tial catalytic converter damage
is possible which could result in
loss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION -

Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp (MIL)

Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may
cause damage to the emission
control systems which could
affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.

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If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be serious engine dam-
age or malfunction. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is

safe to do so.

2. Turn off the engine and check the

oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level.

3. Start the engine again. If the warn-

ing light stays on after the engine
is started, turn the engine off
immediately. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When one or more of your tires are

significantly underinflated.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.

This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 seconds
or repeats blinking and off at the
intervals of approximately 3 seconds:

• When there is a malfunction with

the TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.

• If you notice any vehicle instability,

immediately take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, apply the brakes
gradually with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.

CAUTION -

Engine
damage

If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the engine oil
pressure warning light is illumi-
nated and stays on while the
engine is running,

serious

engine damage may result.

WARNING

- Low tire

pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable
and can contribute to loss of
vehicle control and increased
braking distances.

• Continued driving or low pres-

sure tires will cause the tires to
overheat and fail.

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