2018 KIA STINGER Features and Functions Guide

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Reverse Parking Aid Function
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and the vehicle is moving backwards, the
outside rearview mirrors will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking.
To turn the Reverse Parking Aid Function ON, press the L (Left) A or R (Right) B outside
rearview mirror button (LED lit).
To turn OFF, press button(s) again.
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
§ The Engine Start /Stop button is in the OFF position
§ The gear shift lever is moved out of R (Reverse)
§
The outside rearview mirror switches are OFF (LED not lit)
REMINDER: When the buttons are not pressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rearview mirrors will not rotate downward.
A
B
(Mirror shown is for illustrative purposes only)
(Button located on driver’s panel, left of the steering wheel)
Fuel Door Release Button
Press the Fuel Door Release button C to open the fuel door.C

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P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODE
OFFOFF
P
Parking Assist System
The Parking Assist System is a supplemental system that
assists the driver by chiming if an object is detected within the
sensing areas in the front or rear of the vehicle when parking or
backing up.
When the Engine Start /Stop button is ON and the shift lever
is in R (Reverse), the system is activated and the Parking
Assist button indicator is illuminated.
To turn off the Parking Assist System, press the button A.
REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 6 mph, the system may not activate
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When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
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The Parking Assist System is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Parking Assist System may not detect every object behind or in front of the vehicle
Rear View Monitor*
The Rear View Monitor system is not a safety device. It is a
supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle
through the Navigation screen* while the vehicle is in Reverse.
The Rear View Monitor activates when the:
§ Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position
§ Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
- The Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures.
- The Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle.
- Always drive safely and use caution when backing up.
P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODEOFF
A
(Rear sensors shown)

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A
BC
DF
D
E
Power Folding Outside Mirrors
D Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E Press button arrows left /right or up/down to adjust
mirror position
F Toggle button left /right to unfold/fold the outside
rearview mirrors
F Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold
mirrors when:
§ Smart Key lock /unlock buttons are pressed
§ Outside door handle button is pressed
§ Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key (if
activated in User Settings)
REMINDERS:
- When the mirror toggle button is in the center, press the lock button twice on the Smart Key to automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle
- To lock the mirror position, toggle button to the neutral (center) position
Quick Tip
The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle (if activated in User Settings).
Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF.
Rear Window Defroster button* is located on climate control system panel.
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when gear shift is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position. Refer to
the User Settings on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF.
REMINDER: When pressed C, the rear window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabledButton configuration may vary depending on vehicle model
A Pull/Press to operate driver and front passenger’s
window auto up/down
B Press to unlock /lock all doors
C Press to disable the rear passenger window controls
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
Quick Tips
- Press button A again to stop Auto Up/Down function
- Auto Door Lock /Unlock* will engage when gear shift is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position
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To turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock* OFF, go to User Settings* in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes
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ENGINE
STARTSTOP
To start the engine:
1. Depress the brake pedal
2.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is
in P (Park)
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the gear shift is in P (Park).
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the
Smart Key on your person or inside the vehicle.
Engine Start/Stop Button
ENGINE STA RT/STOP BUTTON AND SMART KEY VIDEO
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REMINDERS:
- If Smart Key fob battery is dead, you can still start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button with the Lock-button end of the Smart Key. The Smart Key must contact the ENGINE START/STOP button directly, at a right angle
- In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/ STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
Quick Tips
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
- When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
ON position
- When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again.
- When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position too long can discharge the vehicle’s battery.
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B
C
P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODE
OFF
OFF
P
D
A
(GT steering wheel shown)
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-
release lever A down and adjust the desired
angle B and distance C.
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A
up to lock Steering Wheel in place..
Quick Tip
- It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance
While the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position, press D to turn steering wheel
heater ON. The button indicator will illuminate.
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed
again to deactivate.
Heated Steering Wheel
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light* / LBA position
DRL/OFFOFF or DRL OFF position
Headlight position
Tail Light position
AUTOAuto Light / LBA* / High Beam Assist*
DRLOFFDRL OFF position
Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light – When the light switch is in the AUTO
Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn
ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light
outside the vehicle.
Low Beam Assist-Dynamic (LBA) / Dynamic Bending Light
(DBL)* – LBA helps improve visibility during nighttime driving
by aiming the low-beam headlights in the direction the vehicle
is moving. LBA controls the aiming direction based on steering
angle and speed.
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, LBA
will activate.
REMINDER: When the LBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the LBA is not working properly. See authorized Kia dealer for service.
High Beam Assist (HBA)* – High
Beam Assist automatically adjusts the
headlight range by switching between
high and low beams based on light from
other vehicles and road conditions.
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch
to the AUTO Light position and turn on
the high beams by pushing the lever
away from you. The High Beam Assist
indicator will illuminate.
REMINDERS:
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HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously. If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off low beams will be on continuously
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL makes it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The
lights will be on automatically unless one of the following
occurs:
§ Headlights are on
§ Parking brake is applied
§ Switch is in the DRL
OFF position
§ Engine is turned off
Headlight / High Beam Lever Operation
§ Rotate lever switch to change the headlight function:
§ Press lever away from you to turn high beam
headlights ON
§ Pull lever to flash headlights/high beams
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M I S T: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
AUTO: Auto Rain Sensing
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
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MISTOFF
AUTO LOHIAUTO
A
Windshield Wipers & Washers
To operate:
§ Move lever up/down to change wiper modes
M I S T: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
AUTO: Auto Rain Sensing
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
§ Pull to spray and wipe
Quick Tips
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position and the wiper switch is in AUTO mode, the wiper will automatically operate once to perform a self-check of the system
- Set the wiper to the OFF position when the wiper is not in use
- If going through a car wash, remind the attendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running. Also, disable the Smart Power Liftgate* lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrorsAuto Rain Sensing*
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield
glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To turn ON the auto rain sensing wipers, move lever up/
down to AUTO.
To adjust the auto rain sensing wiper speed setting, move
the speed control switch A up/down.
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
To operate:
§ Move lever up/down for right /left turn signal
§ Slightly move lever up/down to activate one-touch lane
change signal
§ Press toggle switch A up to turn fog lights ON/OFF
REMINDERS:
-Headlights must be ON for fog light operation
- One-touch lane change signal is activated by moving the turn signal lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing. The lane change signal will blink 3 times
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To change how many times the lane change signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings in the LCD instrument cluster modes
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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CRUISE
CANCEL
RESOKSET
CRUISE
CANCEL
RESOKSET
SMART CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO VIDEO
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A
B
CF
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*
Quick Tips
The speed setting for the SCC can be adjusted under the following conditions:
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With no vehicle in front, you must be travelling at a minimum speed of 20 mph
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When following a vehicle, there is no minimum speed requirement
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle in front. It will even bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary. If the vehicle remains at a standstill for more than 3 seconds, you must depress the accelerator pedal or press the RES+/SET- button up/down to start the vehicle.
To change the cruise control mode from SCC to standard cruise control, press and hold button C. Repeat to switch back to SCC mode. (The SCC system must not be activated to change modes).
REMINDERS:
- CRUISE indicator must be ON in order to operate SCC
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The cruise control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition is ON or engine starting
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For the SCC System to operate, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 20 mph, when no vehicle is in front.
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The SCC system remains ON when ignition is cycled. The speed setting will need to be reset when ignition is cycled
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The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time. See owner’s manual for more information
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The SCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), EPB is activated and various other conditions.See owner’s manual for other conditions.
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In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not apply brakes to slow down automatically
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The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* system
allows you to set the vehicle to maintain a speed so long
as it is not limited by traffic. When traffic is encountered,
the vehicle will be slowed to maintain a set distance behind
traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
§ Press the CRUISE button A to turn system ON. The
CRUISE indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster
§ Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed
§ Press the RES+ / SET- button up/down B to set or
adjust speed
To set the vehicle-to-vehicle distance:
§ Press the SCC button C on the steering wheel.
§ Each time you press C the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
will change D, indicated by the number of bars that
appear on the display E
To cancel SCC operation: Press the CANCEL button F.
The LCD screen will display a message that the SCC
operation is cancelled.
To turn SCC system OFF: Press the CRUISE button A.
The CRUISE indicator on the instrument cluster will turn OFF.
CRUISE60MPH
(Distances are approximate and vary depending on vehicle speed)
(Display on LCD screen)
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