Kia Sorento: Sunroof

If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt the sunroof with the sunroof control lever located on the overhead console (1).

The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

✽ NOTICE

• In cold and humid climates, the sunroof may not operate properly due to freezing conditions.
• After washing the vehicle or during rain, be sure to wipe off any water on the sunroof before using it.

CAUTION

Do not continue to pull or push the sunroof control lever after the sunroof is fully open, closed, or tilted. Damage to the motor or system components may occur.

✽ NOTICE

The sunroof cannot be tilted when it is in the slide position, but it can be slid when in the tilt position.

WARNING

• Never adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving. This may result in loss of control and an accident, which may cause death, serious injury, or property damage.
• If you want to carry items on the roof rack using crossbars, do not use the sunroof.
• When carrying cargo on the roof rack, do not load heavy items above the sunroof or glass roof.
• All vehicle occupants must always wear seat belts. Seat belts and child restraint systems reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to all occupants in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

If the driver removes the ignition key (smart key: engine off) and opens the driver's door when the sunroof is not fully closed, a warning chime will sound for several seconds and the message "Sunroof Open" will appear on the LCD display.

Always close the sunroof securely when leaving the vehicle.

Sliding Sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

If the sunroof control lever is pulled back, the sunshade and sunroof glass will slide fully open. To stop the sunroof movement at any time, pull or briefly press the sunroof control lever.

When the sunshade is open

If you pull the roof control lever rearward, the roof glass will slide fully open. To stop roof movement at any time, briefly pull or push the roof control lever.

❈ The front part of the sunroof glass can only be opened and closed.

Automatic Reverse

If an object or body part is detected while the sunroof is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop.

The auto reverse function does not operate if an object is caught between the sliding glass and the sunroof frame.

Always check that all passengers and objects are clear of the sunroof before closing it.