Kia Sorento XM Owner's Manual.

Operating the Door Locks from the Outside of the Vehicle

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  • Turn the key clockwise to unlock and counterclockwise to lock.
  • If you lock the driver's door with the key, all doors will lock automatically.
  • From the driver's door, turn the key to the right once to unlock the door, and once more within 4 seconds to unlock all doors.
  • The doors can also be locked and unlocked using the transmitter.
  • When the doors are unlocked, they can be opened by pulling the door handle.
  • When closing a door, push the door with your hand. Make sure the doors are securely closed.

✽ NOTICE

  • In cold and humid climates, the door lock and door mechanisms may not operate properly due to freezing conditions.
  • If the doors are locked/unlocked repeatedly in succession with either the vehicle key or the door lock switch, the system may temporarily stop operating to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components.

WARNING

  • If the door is not closed securely, it may open again.
  • Be careful not to get your body or hands caught when closing the door.

  • To lock the door without a key, push the inside door lock button (1) or the door central lock switch (2) to the "LOCK" position and close the door (3).
  • If you lock the door using the central lock switch (2), all doors will lock automatically.

✽ NOTICE

Always remove the key from the ignition switch, apply the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Interior Door Lock Operation

With Door Lock Button


  • To unlock the door, push the door lock button (1) to the "UNLOCK" position. The red mark (2) on the button will be visible.
  • To lock the door, push the door lock button (1) to the "Locked" position. If the door is locked correctly, the red mark (2) on the door lock button will not be visible.
  • To open the door, pull the door handle (3) outward.
  • If the driver's (or front passenger's) inside door handle is pulled while the door lock button is in the locked position, the button will unlock and the door will open. (if equipped)
  • The front doors cannot be locked if the key is in the ignition switch and any front door is open.

WARNING - Door Lock Malfunction

If the power door lock stops working while you are inside the vehicle, try one or more of the following exit methods:

  • Operate the door unlock function several times (both electronically and manually) while simultaneously pulling the door handle.
  • Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
  • Lower the front window and use the key to unlock the door from the outside.
  • Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.

With Central Door Lock Switch

Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.

Activate by pressing the central door lock switch.

  • When the front (1) of the switch is pressed, all vehicle doors unlock.
  • When the rear (2) of the switch is pressed, all vehicle doors lock.
  • If the key is in the ignition switch and any front door is open, the doors will not lock even if the front part (1) of the door central lock switch is pressed.

WARNING - Doors

  • While the vehicle is in motion, the doors must always be fully closed and locked to prevent accidental door opening. Locked doors also deter potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows down.
  • Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Opening a door when something is approaching may cause damage or injury.

WARNING - Unlocked Vehicles

Leaving the vehicle unlocked may invite theft or allow someone hiding in your vehicle to harm you or others while you are away. Always remove the ignition key, apply the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

WARNING - Children Left Unattended

A closed vehicle can become extremely hot, which may result in death or serious injury to children or animals left unattended who cannot leave the vehicle. In addition, children may operate vehicle features that could injure them, or they may cause other damage, possibly by someone entering the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.

Impact-Sensing Door Unlock System (if equipped)

If the airbag deploys as a result of a vehicle collision, all doors will unlock automatically.

Automatic Door Lock/Unlock Function (if equipped with automatic transmission)

  • All doors will lock automatically when the shift lever is moved from P (Park).
  • All doors unlock automatically when the shift lever is moved to P (Park).

✽ NOTICE

You can select certain automatic door lock/unlock functions in User Settings as follows;

  • Automatic Door Lock with Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Doors unlock automatically when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the engine is off.
  • Doors lock/unlock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) or into P (Park).

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