Certain trims of the 2026 EV6, Sportage, Niro, Sorento, Carnival, and K5 feature a Touch-Sensitive Control Panel located beneath the Multimedia Display, allowing drivers to switch between Infotainment and Climate controls with ease. This streamlined design enhances convenience and provides a modern, intuitive user experience.
Infotainment Mode
AVN5W/DA2VNT Head Unit:
- When Infotainment Mode is selected, the infotainment icon (A) will illuminate
- Control knobs change to Volume and Tune
- Capacitive touch buttons change to MAP, NAV, CUSTOM, SEEK, TRACK, RADIO, MEDIA, and SETUP
ccNC Head Unit:
- The NAV and RADIO buttons from the AVN5W/DA2VNT Head Unit are replaced with HOME and SEARCH
Climate Mode
- When Climate Mode is selected, the climate icon (B) will illuminate
- Control knobs change to Driver and Passenger temperate controls
- Capacitive touch buttons change to DRIVER ONLY (if equipped), A/C, FAN SPEED/AUTO MODE, AIR FLOW DIRECTION, HEAT (if equipped), and SYNC
Sorento (LX Trim Only)
This trim has a slightly different setup compared to other models equipped with a Dual Controller, but the overall functionality remains the same.
Setting the Default Mode
- Press and hold the climate or infotainment icon until a menu is displayed
- Select a control panel setting
- OFF: Displays the mode used recently
- INFOTAINMENT: Defaults to Infotainment mode
- CLIMATE: Defaults to Climate mode
Additional Notes
- The FRONT DEFROSTER, REAR DEFROSTER, AUTO CLIMATE, and RECIRCULATION buttons remain the same in both infotainment and climate mode
- When the vehicle is in ACC mode, only the infotainment mode will be enabled
Check out this video to learn more about the Touch-Sensitive Control Panel. Thank you for taking the time to learn about this feature!
*Important Safety Information and Legal Disclaimers can be found in the link at the bottom of the page.