Kia Sorento: Tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Adjusting steering wheel angle and height

The adjustable tilt and telescopic steering wheel allows drivers to customize wheel positioning perfectly before setting off on a journey. You can also tilt the wheel upward to create maximum leg clearance when entering or exiting the cabin of your Kia Sorento.

The steering wheel should always be adjusted to a position that ensures relaxed, fatigue-free driving ergonomics while maintaining an unobstructed line of sight to all instrument panel gauges and warning lights.

WARNING

Steering wheel adjustment

Never attempt to adjust the angle or telescopic height of the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion. Doing so can cause you to lose directional control and result in a severe accident.

Adjusting steering wheel angle and height

1. To change the steering wheel angle and reach, firmly pull downward on the mechanical lock release lever located beneath the column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to your preferred angle and slide it forward or backward to the ideal distance.

   Position the wheel so that it points toward your chest rather than directly at your face, ensuring you have an uninhibited view of all cluster gauges and warning indicators. Once comfortable, push the locking lever securely back up.

3. Push and pull the steering wheel firmly up and down to verify that the locking mechanism has fully engaged and secured the column in place.

4. Always complete all steering wheel adjustments before driving your Kia Sorento.

NOTE

On rare occasions following an adjustment, the lock-release lever may not immediately latch the steering column into place. If this occurs, simply readjust the wheel slightly to allow the internal mechanical gear teeth to align properly. This is entirely normal behavior resulting from gear tooth engagement and does not signify a mechanical defect.