2018 KIA STINGER fog light

• Headlight leveling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
• Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
• Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
• Front windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
• Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
• Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
• Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12\
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• Liftgate room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
• Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
• Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
• Door courtesy lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
• Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
• Interior light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
• Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
• Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
• Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 4-133
• Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144• Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-146
• Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
• Defogging logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
• Automatic ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
• Smart ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
• Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
• Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15\
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• Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
• Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
• Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153
• Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
• Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
155
• Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
• USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157
• Wireless smart phone charging system . . . . . . . . . . 4-157
• Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16\
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• Floor mat anchor (s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
• Luggage net (Holder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
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Features of your vehicle
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The high beam switches to low beam
in the below conditions.
- When the High Beam Assist is off.
- When the light switch is not in the
AUTO position.
- When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
- When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
- When the surrounding is bright enough high beams are not need-
ed.
- When streetlights or other lights are detected.
- When vehicle speed is below 24 km/h (15 mph).
- When headlamp / taillamp of bicy- cle/motorcycle is detected The system may not operate normal-
ly in the below conditions.
When the light from the on-coming
or front vehicle is not detected
because of lamp damage, hidden
from sight, etc.
When the lamp of the on-coming or front vehicle is covered with dust,
snow or water.
When the light from the on-coming or front vehicle is not detected
because of exhaust fume, smoke,
fog, snow, etc.
When the front window is covered with foreign matters such as ice,
dust, fog, or is damaged.
When there is a similar shape lamp with the front vehicle’s lamps.
When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow.
When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at an authorized deal-
er.
When headlamp aiming is not properly adjusted.
When driving on a narrow curved road or rough road. When driving downhill or uphill.
When only part of the vehicle in
front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
When there is a traffic light, reflect- ing sign, flashing sign or mirror.
When the road conditions are bad such as being wet or covered with
snow.
When the front vehicle’s head- lamps are off but the fog lamps on.
When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
When the LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) system warning light illumi-
nates. (if equipped)

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Sunroof inside air recirculation
(if equipped)
If the sunroof opens while the heater
or Air Conditioning system operates,
the outside (fresh) air will be select-
ed automatically for ventilating the
car. Then, if you select the recirculat-
ed air position, the outside (fresh) air
will be selected automatically after 3
minutes.
If you close the sunroof, the intake
mode will be changed to the previous
selected mode.
Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by operating the fan
speed control button.
To change the fan speed, press ( )
the button for higher speed, or push
( ) the button for lower speed. To
turn the fan speed control off, press
the front blower OFF button.
Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
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WARNING -Reduced
Visibility
Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
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Driving your vehicle
- The radar or camera or cameralens is damaged.
- If the headlights of the vehicle are not used at night or in the tunnel
section, or the light is too weak
- If street light or the light of the vehi- cle coming from the opposite is
reflected or when sunlight is
reflected by the water on the road
surface
- When the back light is projected in the direction of the vehicle's motion
(including the headlights of vehi-
cles)
- Road sign, shadow on the road, tunnel entrance, toll gate, partial
pavement
- If the moist on the front windshield is not entirely removed or it is
frozen
- The weather is foggy
- The radar/camera sensor recogni- tion is limited.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The system may temporarily cancel
due to the strong electric waves.
Pay great caution to the vehicle in
front, when it has heavy loading
extended rearward, or when it has
higher ground clearance.
The FCA system is designed to detect and monitor the vehicle
ahead or detect a pedestrian in the
roadway through radar signals and
camera recognition. It is not
designed to detect bicycles, motor-
cycles, or smaller wheeled objects
such as lug- gage bags, shopping
carts, or strollers.
The FCA does not operate in a cer- tain situation. Thus, never test-
operate the FCA against a person
or an object. It may cause a severe
injury or even death.
When replacing or reinstalling the windshield, front bumper or
radar/camera after removal, have
the vehicle inspected by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
WARNING - Testing the
FCA
The FCA does not operate in
certain situations. Thus, never
test-operate the FCA against a
person or an object. It may
cause a severe injury or even
death.
WARNING - FCA and
Towing
Cancel the FCA in the User
Settings on the LCD display,
before towing another vehicle.
While towing, the brake applica-
tion may adversely affect your
vehicle safety.

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Driving your vehicle
 When external condition is inter-
vened
- The brightness of outside changes suddenly when enter-
ing/existing a tunnel or passing
under a bridge.
- The headlamps are not on at night or in a tunnel, or light level
is low.
- There is a boundary structure in the roadway.
- The light of street, sun, oncom- ing vehicle and so on reflects
from the water on the road.
- When light shines brightly in the reverse direction you drive.
- The distance from the vehicle ahead is very short or the vehi-
cle ahead drives hiding the lane
line.
- You drive on a steep grade or a sharp curve.
- The vehicle vibrates heavily.
- The temperature near inside mir- ror is very high due to direct sun
light and etc.  
When front visibility is poor
- The lens or windshield is cov- ered by strange materials.
- The sensor cannot detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain
or snow.
- The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
- Putting something on the crash pad and etc.LKA system malfunction
If there is a problem with the system
a message will appear. If the problem
continues the LKA system fail indica-
tor will illuminate.
WARNING
The Lane Keeping Assist
System is a system to help pre-
vent the driver from leaving the
lane. However, the driver should
not solely rely on the system
but always take the necessary
actions for safe driving prac-
tices.
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Index
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Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-147
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Wide sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Closing the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Sunroof open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47\
Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-34 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Automatic ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
Smart ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149 Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
Change to “winter weight” oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-141
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-142
Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
To keep locks from freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Use approved window washeranti-freeze in system . 5-141
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . 5-141
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122 Front windshield washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
W