Kia Sorento: Vehicle Auto Shut-off system

The Vehicle Auto Shut-off system designed for your Kia Sorento powers down the ignition automatically after a predetermined duration set by the driver, conserving fuel and mitigating the risk of carbon monoxide accumulation.

(A) Vehicle will be turned off automatically in:

Activation requirements

The Vehicle Auto Shut-off system engages automatically when all specified operational parameters are met simultaneously:

• The ENGINE START/STOP ignition button is toggled to the ON position.

• Your Kia Sorento is completely stationary with the transmission shifted into P (Park).

• The driver's safety seat belt remains unfastened.

• The driver's entry door is open.

• The front passenger seat is empty and unoccupied.

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Resetting the time

You can easily reset and extend the active countdown timer of the Vehicle Auto Shut-off system by performing any of the following actions:

• Depress and release the brake pedal.

• Press down on the accelerator pedal.

• Manually reconfigure the timer settings through the dashboard menu.

• Press the OK control button located on the steering wheel.

Canceling the Vehicle Auto Shut-off system

The Vehicle Auto Shut-off sequence cancels immediately if any of the following vehicle changes occur:

• Your Kia Sorento accelerates to a driving speed above 2 mph (3 km/h).

• The transmission gear selector is moved into D (Drive), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral).

• You click and fasten your seat belt.