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How to Fold the Kia Sorento Hybrid’s Seats for More Cargo Space

Fold a Sorento Hybrid’s rear seats with the correct lever or strap, then check that each seatback locks and keep cargo clear of safety and battery-cooling areas.
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To make more room for cargo in a Kia Sorento Hybrid, lower the rear headrests, stow the seat belts as directed, then use the second-row folding lever or the third-row strap and fold the seat forward. Controls and seat arrangements can differ by model year and configuration, so use the owner’s manual for your exact Sorento before you begin.

Before folding a rear seat

Kia says the rear seatbacks can be folded to carry long items or increase luggage capacity. Prepare the cabin first so the seat can move freely and the belts do not become trapped.

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  1. Park the vehicle safely and make sure no one is sitting in the seat you plan to fold.
  2. Set the front seatback upright. Slide the front seat forward if needed to give the rear seat room to fold.
  3. Lower the rear headrest.
  4. Stow the rear seat belt buckle and webbing as shown in the owner’s manual for your vehicle. The 2024 manual instructs owners to put the buckle in its pocket and the webbing in its guide.

Do not assume every Sorento Hybrid has the same seat arrangement or control position. Kia’s 2024 manual notes that the second-row arrangement differs on seven-seat vehicles.

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Fold the second-row seat

  1. After completing the preparation steps, find the folding lever for the second-row seatback. The lever arrangement may vary with the vehicle’s year and configuration.
  2. Pull the lever and fold the seatback forward.
  3. Check that the seatback is positioned securely and that the belt is not pinched or caught.

If the lever does not release the seat, stop rather than forcing it. Check that the seat belt is stowed correctly and consult the model-year manual for the control specific to your seating arrangement.

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Fold the third-row seat

  1. Lower the third-row headrest and stow the seat belt as directed in the owner’s manual.
  2. Use the third-row strap described in Kia’s cited procedures, then fold the seat forward.
  3. Check that the belt is clear of the seat and that the seat is folded into position.

Not every Sorento Hybrid configuration has a third row. If your vehicle’s layout or strap differs from these directions, follow the manual for your model year and market.

Raise and lock the seats before carrying passengers

  1. Use the seat’s control to release or raise the folded seatback, as directed for your configuration.
  2. Raise the seatback firmly until it clicks into place.
  3. Check that the seatback is locked, then return the seat belt to its proper position.

A seatback that has not clicked into place may not be secured. Do not carry a passenger there until you have confirmed the seat is locked and the belt is correctly positioned.

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Load cargo safely in the Sorento Hybrid

  • Do not let cargo on a folded seatback extend above the top of the front seatbacks. Kia warns that items can slide forward during a sudden stop and cause injury or damage.
  • Do not let anyone ride on a folded seatback.
  • Kia’s 2025 Sorento manual warns not to put objects on the left side of the rear seats because they could block the battery cooling duct and cause battery degradation. Keep that area clear.
  • Secure cargo so it cannot shift into the seating area while the vehicle is moving.
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Check the manual for your exact Sorento Hybrid

Use the owner’s manual that matches your Sorento’s model year, market and seating configuration. The procedures described here are based on Kia’s 2025 U.S. Sorento manual and 2024 Sorento manual; Kia Canada also publishes a 2023 Sorento HEV/PHEV manual. These sources do not establish that every year or configuration has identical controls. Kia America’s 2025 Sorento HEV/PHEV Feature Tips also directs owners to the Owner’s Manual for further information.

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The cited manual passages do not give a cargo-volume figure for the folded-seat configuration, so the available space depends on the vehicle’s configuration and how the seats are arranged.

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