Get Features of your vehicle -> Panoramic sunroof (if equipped) Guide for Kia Sorento SUV Second Generation (2011-2015)

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If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,

you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the

sunroof control lever located on the over-

head console (1).

The sunroof can only be opened, closed,

or tilted when the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

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NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, the sunroof

may not work properly due to freez-

ing conditions.

• After a vehicle is washed or in a rain-

storm be sure to wipe off any water

that is on the sunroof before operating

it.

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NOTICE

The sunroof cannot tilt when it is in the

slide position but can be slid while in a

tilt position.

PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

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CAUTION

Do not continue to pull or push the

sunroof control lever after the sun-

roof is fully opened, closed, or tilted.

Damage to the motor or system

components could occur.

WARNING

• Never adjust the sunroof or roller

blind while driving. This could

result in loss of control and an

accident that may cause death,

serious injury, or property dam-

age.

• If you would like to carry items on

the roof rack using a cross bar,

do not operate the sunroof.

• When carrying cargo on the roof

rack, do not load heavy items

above the sunroof or glass roof.

• All occupants of the vehicle must

wear their seat belts at all times.

Seat belts and child restraints

reduce serious or fatal injuries

for all occupants in the event of a

collision or sudden stop.

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Sliding the sunroof

Before opening or closing the sunroof,

open the roller blind (refer to the following

page for instructions on how to use the

roller blind).

To open or close the sunroof (manual

slide feature), pull or push the sunroof

control lever backward or forward to the

first detent position.

Pulling the control lever downward also

closes the sunroof.

To open the sunroof automatically:

Pull the sunroof control lever backward to

the second detent position and then

release it. The sunroof will slide open all

the way automatically.

To stop the sunroof sliding at any point,

pull or push the sunroof control lever

momentarily.

To close the sunroof automatically:

Push the sunroof control lever forward to

the second detent position and then

release it. The sunroof will automatically

close all the way.

To stop the sunroof sliding at any point,

pull or push the sunroof control lever

momentarily.

Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is detect-

ed while the sunroof is closing automati-

cally, it will reverse the direction, and then

stop.

The auto reverse function does not work

if a tiny obstacle is between the sliding

glass and the sunroof sash. You should

always check that all passengers and

objects are away from the sunroof before

closing it.

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Tilting the sunroof

Before opening or closing the sunroof,

open the roller blind (refer to the following

page for instructions on how to use the

roller blind).

To open the sunroof, push the sunroof

control lever upward.

To close the sunroof, pull the sunroof

lever downward or forward until the sun-

roof moves to the desired position.

WARNING - Sunroof

• Be careful that no head, hands

and body parts are obstructed by

a closing sunroof.

• Do not extend the face, neck,

arms or body outside the sunroof

while driving.

• Make sure your hands and head

are safely out of the way before

closing a sunroof.

CAUTION

• Periodically remove any dirt that

may accumulate on the guide rail.

• If you try to open the sunroof

when the temperature is below

freezing or when the sunroof is

covered with snow or ice, the

glass or the motor could be dam-

aged.

• Do not leave the roller blind

closed while the sunroof is

opened.

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Roller blind

The roller blinds are installed inside of

the sunroof and glass roof.

Open or close the roller blind manually

using the handle (1) when you need to.

Before opening or closing the sunroof,

open the roller blind.

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NOTICE

It is normal for wrinkles to form on the

blind because of its material character-

istic.

Resetting the sunroof

Whenever the vehicle battery is discon-

nected or discharged, you must reset

your sunroof system as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Open the roller blind.

3. Close the sunroof.

4. Release the sunroof control lever.

5. Push the sunroof control lever forward

in the direction of close (about 10 sec-

onds) until the sunroof is moved a lit-

tle. Then, release the lever.

6. Push the sunroof control lever forward

in the direction of close until the sun-

roof operates as follows;

TILT OPEN → SLIDE OPEN →

SLIDE CLOSE

Then, release the lever.

When this is complete, the sunroof sys-

tem has been reset.

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CAUTION

Operation of the roller blind without

using the handle (1) may cause mis-

alignment or malfunction.

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