With the vehicle on, select Setup → Vehicle → ECO Vehicle → Green Zone EV Drive and use ECO mode with current built-in navigation data.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the shared 2025 U.S.-market Sorento HEV/PHEV digital owner's manual. Recognition depends on navigation data, driving history and installed software.
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified in the shared 2025 U.S.-market Sorento HEV/PHEV digital owner's manual. Recognition depends on navigation data, driving history and installed software.
- 2025 Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models equipped with navigation-based Green Zone EV Drive
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Step by step.
- 01
Turn the Sorento on and open Setup on the infotainment screen.
- 02
Select Vehicle → ECO Vehicle → Green Zone EV Drive.
- 03
Enable the feature and select ECO drive mode.
- 04
Keep the built-in navigation maps current and register Home when supported.
- 05
Watch the cluster for Green Zone operation when entering a recognized school, hospital or registered area.
Important limits
- The engine can still start when battery charge is low or acceleration, climbing, heating, cooling or system operation requires it.
- Green Zone recognition can be unavailable because of navigation problems and can change with map updates.
- The feature expands EV operation when conditions permit; it does not promise engine-off driving throughout a zone.
Quick checks.
- ✓If no Green Zone indication appears, confirm the setting is enabled and ECO mode is selected.
- ✓If a familiar area is not recognized, update built-in navigation data and verify the Home favorite where applicable.
- ✓If the engine starts in a recognized zone, check battery charge and climate or power demand before assuming a fault.
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2025 Kia Sorento HEV/PHEV Digital Owner's Manual — Green Zone Drive Mode
Relevant section or page: Driving your vehicle — Green Zone Drive Mode. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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