Sunroof Tilt

Before opening or closing the sunroof, open the sunshade (refer to the roller sunshade operation page).
To open the sunroof, press the sunroof control lever upward.
To close the sunroof, pull the sunroof lever down or forward until the sunroof moves to the desired position.
WARNING! Roof Sunroof
- Make sure that your head, hands, or any part of your body are not caught by the closing sunroof.
- Do not stick your face, neck, arms, or body out of the sunroof while driving.
- Before closing, make sure your hands and head are in a safe position away from the sunroof.
- The panoramic sunroof is made of glass, so it may shatter in an accident. If you are not wearing a seat belt, you may come into contact with broken glass and be injured or killed. For the safety of all occupants, always fasten seat belts (e.g., seat belt, CRS, etc.).
CAUTION
- Periodically remove dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail.
- If you attempt to open the roof at sub-zero temperatures or when the roof is covered with snow or ice, the glass or motor may be damaged.
- Do not keep the sunshade closed while the sunroof is open.
Sunshade

To open the sunshade
Press the sunshade open switch (1).
Closing the sunshade with the sunroof glass closed
Press the sunshade close switch (2).
❈ When you press the sunshade close switch (2) with the sunroof open, the sunshade will close halfway.
Push the sunroof control lever forward or pull it down.
To stop the movement at any time, briefly press the sunshade control switch.
✽ NOTICE
Wrinkles that form on the sunshade are a characteristic of the material and are normal.
CAUTION
- Do not pull or push the sunshade by hand, as this may damage the sunshade or cause it to malfunction.
- Keep the sunroof closed when driving in dusty conditions. Dust may cause the system to malfunction.
Sunroof Reset
Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, you must initialize the sunroof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Fully close the sunshade and the sunroof if they are open.
3. Release the roof control lever.
4. Push the sunroof control lever forward in the close direction (about 10 seconds) until the sunroof moves slightly. Then release the lever.
5. Push the sunroof control lever forward in the close direction until the sunroof operates as follows:
Sunshade and glass sunroof open → glass sunroof closes → sunshade closes. Then release the lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof system will be reset.
✽ NOTICE
If you do not reset the roof, it may not operate correctly.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Sorento Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.