2018 KIA STINGER ESP

Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable
and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.
Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new
Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations ensure the instructions are easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides are not a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia
reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in
advance of or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with
such changes.
www.kia.com Consumer Affairs - Roadside Assistance: 1-855-4KIAVIP (855-454-2847) or 1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542) Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the
driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation
of the vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STINGER
Available on the App Store, the Kia AR Owner’s Manual App uses AR
(Augmented Reality) technology to provide tips and useful information
about your vehicle.
To use the Kia AR Owner’s Manual App:
• Simply scan the interior or engine (motor) room of your vehicle with
your smart phone or tablet, select feature/component and view the
video guide.
• If you are unable to scan the vehicle, use the AR Manual (without scan)
menu, select feature/component and view the video guide.

1*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLE TE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFE T Y WARNINGS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Essential Features
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Automatic Transmission / Sport Shift Mode (Shift by Cable) . 32Aux/USB/iPod® Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger . . . . . 30Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Head-Up Display (HUD)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* . . . . . . . . 22
Smart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Smart Power Liftgate* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 06UVO with Premium Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Videos & QR Codes 02
Instrument Cluster 03-09
Instrument Cluster Overview / Indicators & Warning Lights . 03Drive Mode Integrated Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 04Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Trip Information / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) Assist* . . . . . . . . . 09
Driver’s Panel 10 -18
Head-Up Display (HUD)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Idle, Stop and Go (ISG)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Launch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Electronic Stability Control (ESC) / Traction Control System ( TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) / Lane Departure Warning (LDW )* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Reverse Parking Aid Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Fuel Door Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Parking Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Rear View Monitor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . . 17Power Folding Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Heated Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Auto Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Engine Start /Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls 19 -26
Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Turn Signals & Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* . . . . . . . . 22Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Audio Systems 27-2 9
UVO / Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup* . . . . . . . 27UVO* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28UVO with Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Center Panel 30-34
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Aux/USB/iPod® Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger . . . . 30Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Automatic Transmission / Sport Shift Mode (Shift by Cable) . . 32Electric Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Seating 35-37
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Power Adjustable Driver’s Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Driver Position Memory System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Other Key Features 38-45
Smart Power Liftgate* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Smart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Map / Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 43Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Fuel Cap/Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light) . . . 45Child-Protector Rear Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety Features 4 6 - 47
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Pre-Safe Seat Belt (PSB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Occupant Detection System (ODS) / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Normal Maintenance Schedule 4 8
Legal Disclaimers (See Inside Back Cover)
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.

VIDEOS & QR CODES
*IF EQUIPPED 2
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
ONE-CLICK FUEL CAP VIDEO
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website. Refer to page 2 for more information.
QR Codes
Kia provides a number of video resources at your disposal
to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and
functions found in your Kia vehicle. You can access these
resources by snapping the QR Codes with your smartphone/
tablet (mobile devices) or by visiting the following website:
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos. Continue reading
for a more in-depth look at QR Codes and for instructions on
how to use them.
What are QR Codes?
A QR Code is a square, 2-dimensional Bar Code that can
be read by mobile devices loaded with an appropriate Bar
Code or QR Code Reader app. The app reads the Bar Code
image and then launches/uploads the specific information
the code contains, such as URLs, text, photos, videos and
so much more.
How to Use QR Codes
If you have a mobile device with a QR Code Reader App,
you can snap the code with your phone and you’ll be provided
a video with additional information pertaining to the topic.
For example, in the Kia One-Click Fuel Cap section, if you
would like additional information, just snap the code with
your mobile device to view the selected Kia Features &
Functions Video.
How to snap a QR Code
1.
With your mobile device, download a QR Code Reader
App. With many devices, you can do this through an App
Store or Marketplace
2. Open the QR Code Reader App on your mobile device
3.
The app will utilize your device’s camera. Center the
code in the camera viewing area:
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With some apps, as soon as the app recognizes the
code, it will launch the corresponding video
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With other apps, you will have to snap or “take a
picture” of the code. The app will then launch the
corresponding video
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For operation specifics, refer to the instructions that
come with the QR Code Reader app
Quick Tips
1.
If you’re having trouble scanning codes, check the following:
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The code should be centered and focused in your mobile device’s camera screen
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Consider moving your device closer to or farther away from the code
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The code should be well lit, without significant shadow
-Avoid scanning from a significant angle
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Confirm that the device’s app supports 2D QR Code scanning
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Try another QR Code Reader app; not all apps are created equal
2.
After scanning, you may experience a “connecting” message appears and then nothing happens or there’s a “connection error” message. These messages typically indicate that your device is having trouble connecting to the Internet.
REMINDER: When accessing videos on your mobile device, standard cellular data rates may apply.

Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the
steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the
driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation
of the vehicle.
Safety Features: No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.
Airbags: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. Please refer
to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for additional important safety information
regarding airbags, including additional cautions and warnings.
Android Auto
™: Android Auto is a trademark of Google, Inc. Android™ is a
registered trademark of Google, Inc.
Apple CarPlay
®: Apple CarPlay® a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Apps: All information contained herein was based upon the latest available
information at the time of appstore registration. Descriptions are believed to
be correct, and Kia makes every effort to ensure accuracy, however, accuracy
cannot be guaranteed. From time to time, Kia may need to update or make
changes to the vehicle features and other vehicle information reported in this
app. Kia, by the publication and dissemination of this material, does not create
any warranties, either express or implied, to any Kia products. Contact your
local Kia dealer for the most current information.
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc., and any use of
such marks by Kia is pursuant to license. A Bluetooth
® enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Driver Assist Features: Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Blind-Spot Collision
Warning (BCW ) with Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA),
Lane Keeping Assist/Lane Departure Warning, Rear-Camera Display:
These features are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all
objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System ( TCS)/Hill-start
Assist Control (HAC): No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate
for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Key: Always come to a complete stop
before turning the engine on or off. However, if you have an emergency while
the vehicle is in motion and must turn the engine off, you can turn the engine
off to the ACC position by pressing the Start /Stop button for more than 3
seconds or 3 times in succession. If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart
the engine by pressing the Start /Stop button with the shift lever in Neutral (N).
With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be
disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control.
Google Play
™ Store is a trademark of Google, Inc. © 2017 Google Inc. All
rights reserved. Google and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of
Google Inc.
Head-Up Display (HUD): Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and
vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely
and use caution.
HomeLink
®: Homelink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation
iPod®/iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. iPod® mobile
digital device sold separately.
Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When
operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away
from safe vehicle operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and
Kia does not make any warranties about the accuracy of the information.
Occupant Detection System (ODS): Kia vehicles use a number of different
ODS types that vary by model. Children age 12 and under should always be
seated in the RE AR seats.
Parking Assist System: The Parking Assist System is not a substitute for
proper and safe backing-up procedures. The Parking Assist System may not
detect every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution
when backing up. Rear-Camera Display: The Rear-Camera Display are not substitutes for
proper and safe backing-up procedures. The Rear-Camera Display may not
display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution
when backing up.
Roadside Assist:
24-hour Enhanced Roadside Assistance is a service plan
provided by Kia Motors America, Inc. Certain limitations apply. Coverage
details are available in the Kia Warranty and Consumer Information Manual.
For access to Enhanced Roadside Assistance, a connected mobile phone via
Bluetooth
® within the cellular service coverage area is required.
Seat adjustments: Reclining the passenger seats can reduce the
effectiveness of the safety restraint system and may lead to additional injury
in an accident.
Seat belts: For maximum protection, always wear your seatbelt.
Seat warmers: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid
burns. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Siri
®: Siri® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
SiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traf fic and SiriusXM Travel
Link each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM
Radio Inc. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your
trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill
at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com.
Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to
change. Not all vehicles or devices are capable of receiving all services
offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and individual product availability vary by
vehicle hardware. Current information and features may not be available in all
locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current Conditions may not be
available in all locations. Images above are for representative purposes only
and are not real products. For actual features and images of real products,
consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors
or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link
Stocks displays current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported
securities traded on the NYSE
®, NASDAQ® and AME X®. The service is delayed
approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM satellite service is available only to those
at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with
coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is available throughout
our satellite service area and in AK and HI. © 2017 SiriusXM Radio Inc. Sirius,
XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
Smart Power Liftgate*: Driving with the Liftgate open may be unlawful and
can draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle; if you choose to do so,
keep air vents and all windows open for proper ventilation.
Steering-wheel-mounted controls: Driving while distracted is dangerous
and should be avoided. Remain attentive to driving and be cautious when
using steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
Sunvisors: Sunvisor may not shield all direct light. Do not operate the vehicle
if sunvisor is impairing your visibility.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Even with Tire Pressure
Monitoring System, check tire pressure on regular basis.
UVO: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. Never use a
handheld device or vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe
vehicle operation.
UVO link / UVO eco app: App uses your smartphone data service. Normal
cellular service rates will apply.
UVO with Premium Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of
vehicle control. Never use a handheld device or vehicle system that takes
your focus away from safe vehicle operation. Navigation is for information
purposes only, and Kia does not make any warranties about the accuracy of
the information.
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS