Kia's secret mirror function! - Kia Class
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- čas přidán 14. 01. 2021
- The mirrors in many Kia vehicles have a secret function! In this Kia Class we tell you what that function is, and how to use it!
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I have always been a die hard Ford man. Never bought anything but a Fird. However after a bad experience with Parkway Ford in Winson, I went to Kia. ILL NEVER go back !
I love my Kias man, on my 3rd one !
To loving Kia !
I did not know that about the mirrors. I liked how the blue lines make it easier to park. I did not know that either. This another reason why I watch the “Kia Class” and the daily live videos from Brantford Kia. Thanks Peter 😊
My next challenge is going to be to continue to come up with these twice a week. We have several planned in the coming weeks that may be a little more obvious to some people, but we'll continue to try to surprise people with unique features that they may not have known about. Thanks for continuing to watch and support our channel!
These have been great and very informative, thank you! I just purchased an sx prestige xline and learning how to use it, your videos have been great helping me decide on the sorento and learning it’s features, well done!
Thanks for your kind words! I love hearing that my work is helpful to others! That's always my goal.
Those yellow lines that swing when turning the steering wheel are very helpful when used to back into parking spaces that are perpendicular to the curb, like at malls for instance.
Set the car so it's approx 45 degree angle to the open space, stop, put it in reverse and turn the wheel so the distal corners of the yellow box stay on the lines of the open space.
As you're backing up use the steering wheel to keep the distal corners of the yellow box on the lines of the parking spot and keep them there adjusting as needed as you swing into the spot. Works every time. I haven't read through all the comments so maybe someone else has discovered this but if done properly turns a novice into a pro instantly. They'll start calling you 'oneshot'.
Great tip! Thank you so much. As a "OCD" Sorento owner myself the switch was in the middle I will change this so the tilt function works :)
Yeah, I like to leave it in the centre, and then flip the switch when the situation requires. (that'll help with the OCD!) :)
LOVE the Kia Class! The tips are excellent and can’t wait to use this one because I always tilt my side view mirrors down myself BEFORE I shift into reverse. Who knew I didn’t have to! 😁 Thanks, Peter. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks for watching! I'm enjoying making these. Hopefully I can continue to come up with quality content. Some are obviously going to be more helpful to a wider range of people than others.
Peter, the two tips I’ve seen and checked out did not apply to my vehicle ☹️. In future Kia classes, can you mention which ones the tips apply to?
@@mariacasal1320 In the case of these two features, the information applied to various vehicles in varying trims over many years. I couldn't come up with a complete list of trims and vehicles that they applied to. In future classes there will be some features where they only apply to specific vehicles, and in those cases I'll be clear about which vehicles they apply to.
I’ll take a min to tip my hat to you Guys. These videos are AWESOME! Just bought a new Seltos EX Premium 2021 and seems like I have a lot to learn with all the configurations. So, I just subscribed to your channel. Really appreciate it. Thanks
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts! It's really nice to hear that people appreciate our work! Enjoy your new Seltos, and if you have any questions, feel free to swing back through the comments section, or even a live video. We're happy to help!
@@BrantfordKia by the way, the mirror thing doesn’t work on my Seltos EX Premium. Normal? I don’have a centre position on the mirror switch
@@stephanebrault7534 Yes, that is normal. Not every Kia vehicle has this feature. The Seltos does not.
This is helping me sooo much because my 2022 Kia Sportage EX did not come with manuals. I am having the hardest time reading the digital download sent to me so thank you.
Useful information! Thank you 👍 👍
Thanks for letting me know that you found this helpful!
nifty mirror feature along with the 360 cameras available in this trim; makes life so much more easier for all parking scenarios
is that mirror feature available on the passenger side; that's the more difficult side given that it is so far from the driver :)
awesome job peter!
i wanna test drive that SX!! :D
Great question, I should have been more clear that no matter which way you set that rocker switch, BOTH mirrors will tilt down. Setting the switch to the centre keeps the mirrors set to the original position.
The mirrors on my old Rover 75 Touring used to do that about twenty years ago!
My old P38 Range Rover did that too.
I'm having my Sorento since 2019 i never knew that feature 😂😂😂
Thanks For telling us that trick.
Great lessons. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for watching!
Not to take away from Kia technology but this feature isn't new. It has been on other makes for twenty five years. Oh, & before the negative comments start, we like Kia's!
I have a 2022 Kia Sorento XLine! Glad to see this
I love these videos, keep up the great work. I hope they give you a raise
Thanks for your kind words. Don't worry about the raise, they're fair to me here! I just want to continue to help people, and hopefully this channel will grow because of that.
@@BrantfordKia I'm sure it will grow, I'm going to recommend this channel to people. You do a great job of explaining
@@iClone316 Thank you! I appreciate that.
thats what the wife is for !
Great video review!
Thanks Humberto!
You're the best....... I'm going to try this on my Seltos right now !!
Uh oh... This feature isn't on the Seltos... Sorry for getting your hopes up! We'll do more Kia Classes that have features specific to the Seltos.
That is a great function on the mirrors. They should have them do that with a heat sensor on the highway, so you can see if your cars on fire. Than you can pull over before the car is totally engulfed in flames. 😂
Awesome feature, I will check if I have it. I own the 23 Cerato GT, but im in Australia and we seem to miss out on alot of cool features that are available in Canada & the US
That is a very handy feature. Had it on my 2012 Audi A6. But, not a hidden feature.
This is great 👍 I had no idea! I keep my mirror toggle in the centre position as well. I will try this secret function - hope it also works on my Hyundai.
Also, is it tge Kia Sportage that has the windshield defroster?
Thanks ✌️
Ooh nice 👍 I sometimes tilt a mirror down for a view of the kerb in my non-Kia but assumed it was just me. Clearly not if Kia deemed it a desirable feature.
Yeah, it's a pretty cool feature!
That is a great hidden function that should be on all cars. Now if we can only get drivers to use their mirrors more often.
Haha! Thanks for watching!
I tried to use this function on my Niro 2022 but its not working. Any advice 🤔
This is incredible. I just bought a 2017 optima lx on 12-26-22 and I'm still learning all the functions. I tried it out today and will be honest, it got annoying quick, but I like that when I'm in reverse, I can switch it on and off as I need it.
I definitely need to try that with my sportage’s mirror!
I can't remember if this works on the Sportage. Let me know if it works on yours!
Doesn't work on my 2017 Kia Sportage
@@BrantfordKia no good on a Kia sportage 2014😫
Was thus available on the Kia souls too?
Works on my 2017 optima thanks !!
Yup! Thanks for watching! Many Optima's had this feature.
Would I be able to use this feature in my 2021 kia K5 gt line?
Good video for those who didn't know. It would've been better if you reiterated how to turn the functions on or off at the end of the video where instead you mention the function and state at 2:33- 2:53 "that is how you use ..." Either way good job.
Very cool! Do you had a video on how to use the defogger in the side mirrors? Thanks!
I don't have a video, but if you turn on the REAR defrost, it will defog your mirrors.
it's automatic you don't do anything when temp is below 40 the mirrors heat for like 10 minutes after starting car. I had other vehicles with same feature they all do the same thing. I haven't seen any vehicle you can activate mirrors heat or defog manually.
Is this a 360 camera feature ? If I have backup camera and not 360 and 2020 KIA Sorento LX does it have any mirror option or camera option?
Is the xline do this or only the sx trim
this is great and smart from kia .thank peter for your time and shearing .this smart mirror does have seltos 2022 sx turbo ?
The Seltos is one vehicle that doesn’t have this feature. I wish it did.
I have a new 2023 Kia Niro EV and it’s an amazing car. Unbelievable all the features it has. Probably haven’t figured them all out yet? But this thing almost drives itself. It will certainly keep you in your lane if you’re not paying attention if you have the right features on? Actually turned the curve on the freeway by itself with my hands off the steering wheel. Although on the screen it told me to put my hand back on the steering wheel! LOL
Did not know the mirror trick on my 2020 Stinger Limited 👍 Peter can you show where the heck the positive and negative charge posts under the hood are located for Stinger, given Covid I want to trickle charge but positive spot is tricky to find, I think I have it located from manual, but wow not user friendly. Thanks,
Hi Peter, I have the EX+ (Canadian) and this doesn't work. I assume it is only on the SX trim?
Hi. We just got a 2023 Carnival EX in New Brunswick... and it doesn't seem to have this feature. I also looked through all the settings and couldn't find anything that would affect it.
Is there something I'm missing? (yes... I did make sure the switch was not centered 🙂)
Thanks.
Do both side mirrors tilt down or just the driver's side?
Question: I read in my manual 2019 Kia Sorrento EX that in order to engage the engine immobilizer feature to prevent criminal remote car theft, that I should always use my key fob to lock my doors. Please advise.
Is this function good for Ex X-line 2023 Sorento? Please reply. Coz am unable to figure this out
Does any of these functions work on a 2020 Kia forte LXS edition? Awesome video thanks for sharing.
To the best of my knowledge, there are no Kia Forte's that do this. Sorry. Thanks for watching though!
My 2020 Forte GT does
What a neat function,by the way it's not OCD it's CDO, with all the letters in order like they should be. :-)
Haha! that's a good one!
I just bought a 2022 Kia Carnival in Seattle last week but it was made for Canada. It didn't come with a printed manual. Do you know how I can get one? Also, do you know the differences between a US Carnival and a CA Carnival?
Hi! How do you defrost side mirrors on a sorento 2015? Thanks
This feature is since 2017 kia models. Own an optima. And it does same. Good one
Yes, exactly! Kia has been doing this for a while. I've run into people who have owned their car for years and never knew about it. Thanks for watching!
😂😂I owned my 2021 kia sorento ex plus, now 2024 January, this is the first time I heard this feature, that I will try it later .. 😅😅😅
Thank you so much , but if people don't know ,you can also cancel /disable the side mirror fold in the system settings , cz I hate when the car is off it folds the side mirror ,is just me ..😅😊
Does the 2023 kia sorento sx awd does this?
Does a 2023 Kia Sorento X-Line EX have the mirror tilt down feature? I couldn't get it to do it today. Hoping maybe I missed something, this would be a nice feature to have.
I wondered why my car kept doing that and moving the camera down! Was super annoying lol, good to know this is a feature.
Will this work with 2022 Niro LXS HEV?
Thanks for all the info. I recently got a Sorento prestige Xline in the states and I just been going through all your vids just finding out stuff that I won’t normally see just by going through the car slowly. It just sucks that we don’t get the memory seats over here and I’ve noticed that other places like Australia also get the HUD. But still love my Sorento. 👍🏽.
Yeah, the U.S. market made some interesting decisions, especially the lack of memory seats, but overall these are great vehicles. Thanks for watching!
does this work with the Kia Sorento 2022 Ex+?
is it on 2016 uk sportage gt line?
Hi! Can you do a video with the differences between the sorento sx and ex+ models please!
Absolutely. We haven't seen the EX or EX+ models yet, but as they arrive, we'll make more videos to show you the things that you want to see.
I'm going to try that... obviously I'm RHD so I will put the switch on the left to see if it dips or whether that option is on my Sorrento
Does this work on the kia K5 ?
Is that function in the Ioniq 5 or the Kano ev
my 2005 chevy trailblazer does this too. also has rain detection
this function avialable since so long time, i got it on my Santa fe XL limited 2015!
Yeah, it's not new, in fact is was more popular back then, than it is on today's vehicles. We make videos on all kinds of features, it doesn't matter if many people already knew of this feature.
@@BrantfordKia something i love about kia/hyuhndai auto, with High trim level, are those very practical functions... i got santa fe 2019 limited and also easy access chair , then i got Mazda cx9 2020, even In fulll option SIgnature or GT , couldnt find thos functions... Then i got Telluride 2022 GTline ( equivalent of SX and some PRestige options) : its so good to get back all those functions!!!
CAN YOU DO A FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS DEMO FOR THE 2022 KIA RIO SEDAN LX? FULLY LOADED/UNLOADED
Does this work on a 2014 ?
Do you have a class on infotainment updates?
I haven't yet because this has changed over time. They used to be done at the dealer, currently, they can be done with mapping updates (which customers can do from home), and soon there will be over-the-air updates on our newest cars. So I won't make that video until I see our next generation of vehicles in the coming months that will launch with the latest technology.
Do both sides do that?
Am I missing his to do this on my 2019 Niro EV EX? Any different instructions? Right now I'm moving them myself and would really like this.
It may not work on the EX model, but it definitely works on the SX model. The EX model has a weird mix of features missing in order to hit the price-point that allowed all Niro EV's to qualify for the federal EV rebate.
@@BrantfordKia so weird. Let's put the auto folding side mirrors but leave off (what I imagine is just a wire or coding)...
Are there any videos on the 2015 Soul base?
I just checked, and I don't. I'm sorry. I didn't start working here until late 2015, so I have a lot less videos of cars that are that year or older.
I have a 2022 Telluride ex model all-wheel drive. When I switch the lever to the left or the right it will not do the tilting mirrors when in reverse. Any information on this? Does it have to be the SX model only?
Honestly, I'm not sure if the Telluride has this feature. Perhaps it's only on the top trims, they've moved it to only the top trim for the Sorento.
That must be Smaht Pahk feature shown in the Super Bowl commercial. /S That's a great feature, I always activate it when backing into space so I center vehicle in-between lines, minimize door dings.
Haha! I have Smaht Pahk videos too! Kia doesn't have that feature yet.
Does the X-Line come standard with the 360 camera?
In Canada the X-Line is an individual model. In the U.S. the X-Line is a package added on to the SX model. In Canada, you do not get that camera system on the X-Line. In the U.S. you might if the American SX comes with that system.
Hi Peter, Greetings from Brisbane Australia. Am really impressed with all your very informative videos.
I have a 3 month old Kia Seltos which is an absolutely wonderful car!!
Please can you let me know why when my satnav is set to a specific destination, along the programmed route, it ‘pings’ at certain points at a small red indicator shown on the route progress bar?
It does not ‘ping’ when no destination has been set.
Why is this and can the ‘ping’ sound be turned off?
Not able to find anyone here who can enlighten me.
Thank you 😁
Hello. I believe those "pings" are telling you where to turn. They tend to go off AT the intersection while the voice tells you to get ready to turn, the ping will tell you that you're now at the spot. I know that you can adjust the overall navigation sound volume up or down, but I'll have to look into if you can turn the ping noises on or off.
I believe that may also be the NAV warning you of Photo Radar Intersections or Speed zone changes. My SX Seltos will beep at me when coming up to an intersection with red light cameras. Very handy feature.
@@MetalJacksonRR3 Yeah, great point. The Beep is tied to a lot of things, including when you're entering a school zone or some other area like that.
Thank you both for this information.
Yes, it seems to always ‘ping’ when I turn a corner at a specific point. Now that I know what it is, I can relax and further enjoy this magnificent vehicle !
One more question, as I have the 2.0l Plus 2 with halogen daytime driving lights, would I be able to fit LED’S ?
Would this affect the warranty and is it easy to exchange myself please?
@@vspeaight I believe all the lights can be changed out for LED's no problem. I don't know the part numbers or anything. There are some videos on light upgrades on CZcams and on the KIA Seltos Australian Facebook group page If I'm not mistaken. People there know the part numbers.
Peter can speak better towards warranty though, haha. I would suggest keeping all the factory lights around just in case you ever have a problem you may be required to reinstall the original lights before it can be serviced.
2023 Kia Sportage ex hybrid here and this does not happen. Not that it really matters, but the window switch does not have a neutral position, only left or right. I really wish that the tilt function worked 'cause these mirrors are just a bit too small. Only quibble I have besides this would be lack of a front sensor. Don't need a camera, but just a tone as in reverse would be nice. First Kia and I love it.
I put my car in reverse and mirror switch on middle and it keeps tilting any idea how to fix Kia sedona 2010 tjx
Works for Hyundai too... Found this out months ago on the Palisade...
The mirror tilting feature doesn't seem to work on the 2022 Niro. Is it something that's only on some models/trims and not on others or was it discontinued in 2022? Is it still there in Canada and possibly only available in North American cars and not European ones?
It worked on most Niro's previous to 2022. I haven't tried it on the 2022, so I'm not sure!
@@BrantfordKia the button looks visibly different as well on the 2022 compared to what you had. Can you check if you get a chance/if possible? The swedish dealers are pretty bad/hopeless/useless so i don't even want to ask them
I just bought a 2022 Sorento SX FWD, and I tried to use that feature and it didn't work. I guess the car needs some package that I don't have, like maybe a Technology Package. I just manually move the mirror to point down. I never thought of this before, cool idea.
The tilting wing mirrors doesn't work on my 2017 Kia Sportage GT line. I'm in Australia so the driver's seat is the left side of you're facing the car from the front. Is that the reason why it doesn't work for me?
In your description you should put what KIA vehicle that this secret mirror function works on!
this function isn't available any more on a KIA E-NIRO my Niro witch I have sinds 03-18-2022 ordered in nov. 202. or is it?
I'll have to try our Kia Niro EV's here in Canada. It's worked on the Niro's in the past.
Does this work on the 2024 Kia Seltos SX?
No the Kia Seltos does not support this feature
I need to try this with my 2021 Soul S
I don't believe that the Souls do this. But check, and let me know. In Canada, they don't.
I have this `Secret functions` in my 2014 KIA Sorento :))))))))
Do a video on 2023 Kia Niro EV
2020 Kia Sportage sx my mirror didn’t move? Is this a Canadian only thing?
I don't think the Sportage has this feature. The Niro, Sorento, Optima, and K5 have it on at least some trim levels, but I don't think the Sportage has it on any trim level.
Hi dude, I am trying to install a sub woofer for my kia sorento 2021. Can you please help showing how to remove the head unit? Many thanks
Oooh... that's not my thing. They don't trust me with tools around here. :)
is this not on the SX Prestige X-Line? Because mine doesnt tilt down :(
We film in Canada, and for whatever reason, this feature doesn't seem to be on American models, but it is on the SX in Canada.
Is this function also available on the Hyundai?
Some of them do, yes.
@@BrantfordKia do you know if the Santa Fe ultimate calligraphy have this function?
This was in the Acura TL. I miss my old car 😅
Does this work on a 2017 sorento lx
You'll have to try. It does work on many older Sorento's, but on the current models, only the SX seems to do this.
The Stinger’s mirrors do that also.
Yes!! You're right! Thanks for watching!
The 360 view eliminates the need for the tilting side mirrors when backing up. That’s why it was eliminated in 2022 on Kia and Hyundai models.
Hey I got my Kia k5 GT line and my Apple car play is not going full screen but all the videos I have seen they have it full screen. Can you please tell if there is a setting or something I need to do for it.
So, I haven't seen that car yet, but I believe there is a setting. I'm going based on memory, but you need to find the PHONE PROJECTION settings and look for a SPLIT SCREEN check box. That should solve your problem. Let me know how it goes. I may have to look into it, but we can't seem to keep a K5 in stock, and we have yet to receive our first K5 GT.
@@BrantfordKia thanks for the reply but I guess you did a video on GT line
@@BrantfordKia but anyways I will check and see if it works. Thanks for your help
@@BrantfordKia hey thanks I found it in the settings and it’s fixed. Thank you !
@@rajatgrover8727 Ah, I misread your first statement. I thought you meant GT, not GT-Line. Anyway. Glad it worked out! Thanks for letting me know!
Dam,,I've had my 2022 sx prestige ,,wolf gray for a year and 1/2 and didn't know that,,lol,,thx
Hi. Does it work on kia niro 2018? I tried but doesn't seem to be working
It will work on the higher trim levels for sure, I can't promise that it works on every trim.
I've been trying this feature from the beginning since I got my Sorrento and it never works! I have to do it manually.
My 2021 kia seltos lx fwd doesn't do the mirror trick..is it a trim level thing?
I don't think the Seltos has this function. I'll try the SX later today. But the Sorento, K5, Optima, Telluride, and Niro all have it on at least some trim levels. I feel like I've seen it on a few Sedona's in the past too, so I'll have to double check that.
@@BrantfordKia thanks. I'd appreciate that
It's a pretty old function :). I own a Honda Legend KB1 (2006) and its standard on this car (Acura RL KB1). Very handy function!
Can you turn in the mirrors using the power function so that when you back out of the garage you (in this case my wife) doesn't bang the mirrors against the opening?
If the vehicle has power fold mirrors, then yes, you can press a button to fold them in.
@@BrantfordKia thanks for the reply I'm glad it has that feature.
This unfortunately does not seem to work on our 2022 sorento hybrid EX
Does the seltos have this feature?
No, unfortunately, it doesn't.
@@BrantfordKia when is the next Seltos coming out? Waiting to see the review for it
Does this work for Hyundai too?
It should on some. But less lately.