2022 Kia Sorento HEV/PHEV Owner’s Manual

Vehicle Feature Tips

Many of the Tips presented below are covered in greater detail in the Owner’s Manual, Multimedia System Manuals, Features and Functions Guide, and Quick-Start Guide hangtag supplied with your new vehicle.

Bluetooth Tips

Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names, avoid using special characters, emojis, and hyphenated names, and always wait for the beep before speaking any commands.

Smartphone Connectivity

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, allowing for effortless command of your compatible iPhone or Android phone.

Plug-In Hybrid Modes

The Plug-In Hybrid Mode can be changed by pressing the EV/HEV button, switching between Electric Vehicle (EV) mode and Hybrid (HEV) mode.

Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle

Level 1 (trickle) charging uses 120 volts of household electricity and takes up to 10.5 hours for a full charge, while Level 2 (normal) charging uses 240 volts and takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes for a full charge.

Instrument Cluster LCD Energy Flow

The instrument cluster LCD screen displays Hybrid system modes, including EV Propulsion, Engine-Only Propulsion, Power Assist, and Engine Generation.

Auto Defogging System (ADS)

The ADS is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

The BCA system uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to help monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver’s blind spot area.