When the Sorento sunroof works

The manual's Panoramic sunroof section says that if your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt it with the sunroof switch located on the overhead console.

You can only operate the sunroof when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON or START position. You can operate it for approximately 3 minutes after turning the button to the ACC or LOCK position, but if you open the front doors, you cannot operate the power windows or sunroof, even within the 3-minute period.

The manual's warnings: be sure to operate the sunroof while the car is stationary, because operating it while driving may interfere with driving and cause an accident. When leaving the vehicle for a short time, turn off the ignition and carry the key to prevent children from operating the sunroof. Do not sit on or place heavy objects on the sunroof, as this can cause damage.

From the Panoramic sunroof section of the 2026 Sorento owner's manual (listed as if equipped).

How to tilt and slide the Sorento sunroof

What each switch movement does, as listed in the manual:

From the Tilt open/close and Slide open/close sections of the 2026 Sorento owner's manual.

Power sunshade

Use the power sunshade to block direct sunlight coming through the sunroof glass. Push the sunroof switch backward to the first position and the power sunshade slides open. Push it forward to the first position and the power sunshade closes; the glass closes first if the sunroof is already open. To stop the power sunshade at any point, push the switch in any direction.

Do not pull or push the power sunshade by hand, as this may damage it or cause it to malfunction. Wrinkles that form on the shade are normal for the material used.

From the Power sunshade section of the 2026 Sorento owner's manual.

Automatic reversal and safety

If the power sunshade or sunroof glass senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, then stop at a certain position. The auto reverse function may not work if there is a thin or soft object caught between the sliding power sunshade or sunroof glass and the sunroof sash.

Make sure heads, hands, arms, or any other body parts or objects are out of the way before operating the sunroof, and never deliberately use your body parts to test the automatic reversal function; there is a risk of injury even if the glass or shade reverses direction. Do not extend your head, arms, body parts or objects through the sunroof while driving. Injuries may occur if the vehicle suddenly stops.

From the Automatic reversal section of the 2026 Sorento owner's manual.

How to reset the Sorento sunroof

The manual says you may need to reset the sunroof when the 12V battery is either disconnected or discharged, when the sunroof fuse is replaced, or if the sunroof 1-touch AUTO OPEN/CLOSE operation is not functioning properly. The reset steps, as listed in the manual:

1. Start the vehicle in P (Park). It is recommended to perform the reset procedure with the engine running.
2. Make sure the power sunshade and sunroof glass are fully closed. If they are open, push the switch forward until they are fully closed.
3. Release the switch when the power sunshade and sunroof glass are fully closed.
4. Push the switch forward until the power sunshade and sunroof glass move slightly. Then release the switch.
5. Once again, push and hold the sunroof switch forward until the sunroof glass slides open and closed. Do not release the switch until the operation is completed.

If you release the switch during operation, start the procedure again from step 2. If the sunroof does not reset when the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may not operate normally.

From Resetting the sunroof in the 2026 Sorento owner's manual.

Sunroof open warning

If the sunroof is not fully closed when the driver turns off the engine, a warning chime sounds for several seconds and a warning appears on the instrument cluster display. Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle: if you leave it open, it may invite theft, and rain or snow may wet the interior.

From Sunroof open warning in the 2026 Sorento owner's manual.

Sunroof care tips from the manual

From the notes in the Panoramic sunroof and Automatic reversal sections of the 2026 Sorento owner's manual.

Michigan City Kia service hours

From Michigan City Kia's website, November 11, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.