Kia Sorento: Steering wheel grip sensor (if equipped)

While driving your Kia Sorento with active Driver Assistance systems engaged, the intelligent steering wheel grip sensor continuously monitors capacitive feedback to detect whether the driver’s hands are actively holding the steering wheel, automatically displaying a Hands-off warning if grip is lost.

For more comprehensive information and troubleshooting regarding system alerts, refer to the warning and indicator lights as well as the instrument cluster LCD display messages.

NOTE

The steering wheel capacitive grip sensor may fail to operate correctly if the following precautions are disregarded:

• Do not apply unauthorized modifications or custom wraps to the steering wheel cover.

• Do not attach aftermarket accessories, decorative rings, or thick covers onto the rim of the steering wheel.

• Never allow electronic devices such as laptops or tablets to rest against or contact the steering wheel rim.

• Avoid letting metallic or conductive items—including insulated tumblers, beverage cans, or metal cases—come into contact with the steering wheel surface.

• Prevent excessive moisture exposure, such as wet cleaning tissues, spilled liquids, or vapor from steam cleaning equipment.

If the driver is wearing heavy gloves, insulated mittens, or using steering wheel spinner knobs and non-standard attachments, the capacitive sensors may fail to detect the driver’s hands even when firmly gripping the steering wheel of your Kia Sorento.