Hello all,
Just picked up a new to me 2012 Kia Sorento LX V6 AWD with the 3rd Row seating. I am coming out of a 2006 Honda Accord Coupe and am excited for the roof rails, additional space, and ability to tow.
I have looked through the forums and already found some good information. I look forward to borrowing ideas and helping out when I can. Over the past few days of driving I have come up with a few questions and was hoping for a hand. I looked through the forums so hope I am not repeating any questions from other posts. Feel free to share the link if I overlooked something.
1. With the smart key (Push start) is there any way to lock the vehicle while it is running? I don't have remote start and want the car to warm up before I drive it. With my old car I would just use 2 keys and manually lock the doors. I can't figure out how to lock the doors & hatch in the Sorento with the vehicle running. Anyone have any luck with this?
2. Removing Seats: Anyone have pictures with the second and third row removed. I have seen third row out but wonder how level the floor surface is without any rear seats. I often camp and occasionally pull in somewhere late and it’s just easier to sleep in the car then set up a tent in the dark. Wondering if it may be worth it to remove both rows on longer trips when the seats aren’t needed. I saw the post with the 3rd row out and custom insert but nothing with the 2nd row out.
3. Floor Mats: Does anyone have weathertech floor mats for the 3 row version of the Sorento? The third row will be used very sparingly and I am wondering if the mat fits over this well? Is there enough room for it to be stored in the small space with the 3rd row up for short periods of time?
4. Cross bars: Seem to be a lot of different options for cross-bars. Anyone have experiences, good or bad, with certain brands/styles. I will mostly be using this for a kayak and possibly a bike if I hold off on hitch installation.
5. Trailer hitch: Some inconsistencies seem to come up with people who installed trailer hitches. Everything I have seen requires dropping the exhaust (temporarily) and cutting through the heat shield. Some have mentioned not having to do these things. If you installed a hitch can you post if you had to do this or not and what model of hitch you used.
6. Trailer wiring: Have many put in the lighting on their own. It looks time consuming but simple enough. I just want to be sure it looks clean, is away from moving parts and exhaust, and holds up well. Any thoughts or recommendations?
Cheers!
Just picked up a new to me 2012 Kia Sorento LX V6 AWD with the 3rd Row seating. I am coming out of a 2006 Honda Accord Coupe and am excited for the roof rails, additional space, and ability to tow.
I have looked through the forums and already found some good information. I look forward to borrowing ideas and helping out when I can. Over the past few days of driving I have come up with a few questions and was hoping for a hand. I looked through the forums so hope I am not repeating any questions from other posts. Feel free to share the link if I overlooked something.
1. With the smart key (Push start) is there any way to lock the vehicle while it is running? I don't have remote start and want the car to warm up before I drive it. With my old car I would just use 2 keys and manually lock the doors. I can't figure out how to lock the doors & hatch in the Sorento with the vehicle running. Anyone have any luck with this?
2. Removing Seats: Anyone have pictures with the second and third row removed. I have seen third row out but wonder how level the floor surface is without any rear seats. I often camp and occasionally pull in somewhere late and it’s just easier to sleep in the car then set up a tent in the dark. Wondering if it may be worth it to remove both rows on longer trips when the seats aren’t needed. I saw the post with the 3rd row out and custom insert but nothing with the 2nd row out.
3. Floor Mats: Does anyone have weathertech floor mats for the 3 row version of the Sorento? The third row will be used very sparingly and I am wondering if the mat fits over this well? Is there enough room for it to be stored in the small space with the 3rd row up for short periods of time?
4. Cross bars: Seem to be a lot of different options for cross-bars. Anyone have experiences, good or bad, with certain brands/styles. I will mostly be using this for a kayak and possibly a bike if I hold off on hitch installation.
5. Trailer hitch: Some inconsistencies seem to come up with people who installed trailer hitches. Everything I have seen requires dropping the exhaust (temporarily) and cutting through the heat shield. Some have mentioned not having to do these things. If you installed a hitch can you post if you had to do this or not and what model of hitch you used.
6. Trailer wiring: Have many put in the lighting on their own. It looks time consuming but simple enough. I just want to be sure it looks clean, is away from moving parts and exhaust, and holds up well. Any thoughts or recommendations?
Cheers!