Kia Sorento: Welcome system: (if equipped). Interior lights
Welcome system: (if equipped)
The sophisticated welcome system on your Kia Sorento dynamically illuminates the exterior surroundings and cabin environment whenever the driver approaches the vehicle or prepares to exit after a drive.
Door handle lamp: (if equipped)
Once all vehicle doors and the rear liftgate are fully closed and securely locked, the integrated exterior door handle lamps will illuminate for approximately 15 seconds if you trigger any of the following convenience actions:
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You press the door unlock button on your smart key fob.
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You press the microswitch button located directly on the outside door handle.
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You approach the Kia Sorento while carrying the programmed smart key within close detection range.
Headlight escort function
The headlights and taillights remain active for approximately 5 minutes after you switch the ignition OFF or transition the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ACC or LOCK state. Should you open and subsequently close the driver's door during this period, the exterior escort headlights will automatically turn off after 15 seconds.
You can also manually deactivate the headlights instantly by pressing the lock button on your smart key transmitter twice in rapid succession, or by rotating the multi-function light switch to the OFF position.
Interior light
When the overhead interior light switch is set to the DOOR position and all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the cabin lights will illuminate for 30 seconds upon performing any of the following actions with your smart key:
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You press the door unlock command on your smart key.
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You press the exterior door handle request button.
If you press the door lock button on your smart key while the cabin lights are active, the lamps will extinguish immediately.
Interior lights
Your Kia Sorento features a comprehensive array of carefully positioned interior illumination fixtures designed to maximize cabin visibility and convenience during nighttime operation.
CAUTION
To avoid premature vehicle battery discharge, avoid leaving the interior cabin lights switched on for extended periods when the engine is not actively running.
WARNING
Do not operate bright interior lights while driving through unlit environments at night. Unnecessary cabin illumination can create reflections on the glass and obscure your external field of view, potentially leading to dangerous traffic accidents.
Automatic turn off function
Should the interior lights be left switched ON, the vehicle's electrical control module will automatically cut power to the fixtures approximately 20 minutes after the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned OFF.
If your Kia Sorento is equipped with a factory theft alarm system, the interior lamps will automatically extinguish approximately 5 seconds after the security system is successfully armed.
Map light
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To turn the map reading light ON manually, press directly inward on the translucent lens (1).
To turn the map light OFF, press the lens (1) a second time.
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(2): DOOR mode
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When you open any vehicle door, both the front map lights and rear cabin interior lights illuminate for approximately 30 seconds.
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When you unlock the doors using your smart key without opening them, the map and interior lights remain lit for approximately 30 seconds.
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If a door is opened while the ENGINE START/STOP button is set to ACC or OFF, the map and interior lights will stay illuminated for approximately 20 minutes.
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If a door is opened while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position, the cabin and map lights will remain illuminated continuously.
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When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to start the vehicle or all doors are securely locked, the map and interior lights switch off immediately.
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To deactivate DOOR mode, press the dedicated DOOR control button (2).
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(3): Press
this
master switch to turn the front and rear interior cabin lights completely ON and OFF.
NOTE
You cannot select the DOOR mode and permanent ROOM mode simultaneously on your Kia Sorento control panel.
Interior light: (if equipped)
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Press the fixture switch to toggle the cabin roof light ON or OFF as needed.
Luggage compartment light
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: The cargo area light remains
continuously
illuminated regardless of liftgate position.
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: The cargo light turns ON
automatically when
the liftgate is opened and turns OFF when the liftgate is securely closed.
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: The cargo light remains forced OFF
whenever
the liftgate is opened or closed.
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The dedicated luggage compartment light illuminates automatically whenever you open the rear liftgate of your Kia Sorento.
CAUTION
The cargo area light stays lit as long as the liftgate remains open. To prevent unnecessary electrical drain on the vehicle charging system, ensure you close the liftgate securely after loading or unloading your gear.
Vanity mirror light
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Push the switch assembly to turn the vanity mirror illumination light ON or OFF.
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: Press
this button to activate the vanity mirror light.
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:
Press
this button to deactivate the vanity mirror light.
NOTE
Vanity mirror lamp
Always close the vanity mirror cover and verify the light is turned OFF when not in active use. Leaving the vanity light illuminated while folding up the sun visor can physically warp or damage the visor materials or cause severe vehicle battery discharge over time.
Glove box lamp
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The glove box lamp automatically illuminates whenever you open the dashboard storage compartment in your Kia Sorento.
NOTE
To prevent unnecessary power consumption and charging system strain, make sure to close the glove box securely after retrieving items.
Fingerprint authentication system : (if equipped)
Climate control system
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Panorama Sunroof Switch Components
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Tightening Torque
Items
N.m
Kgf.m
lb-ft
Front and rear doors
Door hinge to body
33.3~41.2
3.4~4.2
24.6~30.4
Door hinge to door
21 ...
Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Accelerator pedal module installation
nut:
16.7 ~ 25.5 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 18 ...