Kia Sorento 2022 Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

Power-Folding Outside Mirrors*

A

  Toggle the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust.

B

  Press button arrows left/right or up/down to adjust mirror position.

C

  Toggle button left/right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors.

A

  Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:

• The Smart Key* Lock/Unlock buttons are pressed.
• The door outside handle button* is pressed.

Quick Tip:

The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to 

the vehicle.

Reminders:

• When the mirror button 

A

 is in the center, press the Lock button on the Smart Key to 

automatically fold the mirrors.

• To lock the mirrors from being moved by the arrow toggles, make sure that the toggle switch 

is in the neutral (center) position.

Accessory Mode with Smart Key*

With standard key vehicles, you can turn the key to the Accessory mode and utilize the electronic 

accessories without starting the vehicle. This is still possible with Smart Key-equipped vehicles. 

To do this, enter the vehicle with the Smart Key and push the ENGINE START/STOP button one 

time without depressing the brake pedal. This will put the vehicle in Accessory mode and ACC 

will illuminate in yellow.

• If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position for more than 1 hour, the button  

is turned off automatically to help prevent battery discharge. If the Smart Key battery is weak 

or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start/Stop button (with the 

Lock button side closest), and press to start the engine.

Rear Liftgate Operation

7

Manual Liftgate:

Remote/Smart Key* liftgate button ONLY UNLOCKS the liftgate. 
With a Smart Key, simply approach the liftgate to unlock, then raise the hatch manually. With  

a mechanical key, press and hold the Liftgate button 

A

 to unlock, then manually open.

Power Liftgate*: 

Remote/Smart Key liftgate button opens and closes the liftgate.
For your convenience, the liftgate opening height is adjustable. The liftgate speed can also be 

adjusted in the LCD instrument cluster.

To program the opening height, perform the following:

• Open liftgate and manually position it to your preferred opening height.
• Depress and hold the close button on the liftgate for 3 seconds or more.
• The system will beep two times when the programming is complete.

If you unlocked your vehicle or opened the rear tailgate by pressing the unlock button on your 

Remote/Smart Key, be sure to re-lock your vehicle using the lock button on the Remote/Smart Key 

before walking away. Please note — All doors must be locked for the liftgate to lock automatically 

after it is opened then closed.

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

8

The DAW System is designed to warn the driver of potentially hazardous driving situations if it 

detects inattentive driving practices.
The DAW System is set to OFF by default. To turn the DAW System ON, turn the ignition on and 

then select User Settings in the LCD Display on the Instrument Cluster. Then go to Driving Assist 

and select Driver Attention Warning. Set the DAW System to Normal Sensitivity, High Sensitivity, 

or Off.
If the DAW System is activated, the DAW information will appear on the LCD Display when you 

select the ASSIST mode.

Wireless Smartphone Charging System*

9

Charge a compatible smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the tray 

B

 at the front of the 

console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on.

1.  Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings.
2.  Slide open cover 

A

. Place the smartphone on the center of the charging pad 

B

.

3.  Indicator light 

C

 may change to orange once wireless charging begins.

4.  Once charging is complete, the orange light may change to green.

Notes: 

Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case.

For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding the rear hatch) must be closed and the  

Smart Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle.

Windshield Defogging

Windshield fogging is caused by moisture in the air condensing on the cold glass. The following 

practices can help reduce window fogging:

• Keeping the inside of the glass as clean as possible.
• Utilizing the Defrost Mode 

A

 activates the A/C and opens Fresh Air Vent.

• Adjusting the Temperature Control 

B

 to hot.

Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*

10

• Press button once for high setting. Up for heat, down for ventilation (3 LEDs lit).
• Press button twice for medium setting. Up for heat, down for ventilation (2 LEDs lit).
• Press button three times for low setting. Up for heat, down for ventilation (1 LED lit).  

And once more to turn OFF.

With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns 

OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature.

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist / Manual Speed Limit Assist (ISLA/MSLA)

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ISLA is designed to use the information from the posted speed limit and the navigation system to inform the driver of the speed limit.
MSLA monitors the vehicle speed and warns the driver when the vehicle surpasses the preset speed limit. A warning indicator will blink 

on the Instrument Cluster LCD and a warning alert will sound until the vehicle speed returns to or is below the preset speed limit.
For more information, please see the Features & Functions Guide for operation.

 

HOLD

A

Attention Alert

System Off

Level Time    ——:——

Attention Level

LOW

HIGH

Level Time    05:27

Attention Level

LOW

Level Time    05:27

Attention Alert

System Off

Level Time    ——:——

Attention Level

LOW

HIGH

Level Time    05:27

Attention Level

LOW

Level Time    05:27

Consider taking a break

Attention Alert

System Off

Level Time    ——:——

Attention Level

LOW

HIGH

Level Time    05:27

Attention Level

LOW

Level Time    05:27

Attention Alert

System Off

Level Time    ——:——

Attention Level

LOW

HIGH

Level Time    05:27

Attention Level

LOW

Level Time    05:27

Consider taking a break

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