2018 KIA STONIC Headlight

The high beam indicator will light when
the headlight high beams are switched on. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights on
for a prolonged time while the engine is not running.
WARNING
Do not use high beam when thereare other vehicles. Using high beamcould obstruct the other driver's vi‐sion.
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To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor‐ mal (low beam) position when released.
The headlight switch does not need to
be on to use this flashing feature .
Turn signals and lane change
signals
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Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility when visibility is poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The fog lights
will turn on when the fog light switch
(1) is turned on after the parklight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog
light switch (1) to the O (Off) position.
CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lightsconsume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the foglights when visibility is poor.
Rear fog light (if equipped)
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To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
rear fog light switch (1) to the on posi‐ tion when the headlight is turned on. Also, the rear fog lights turn on when
the rear fog light switch is turned on
after the front fog light switch (if equipped) is turned on and the head‐
light switch is in the parklight position.
To turn the rear fog lights off, turn the
rear fog light switch to the on position again.
NOTICE
Rear fog light is only on the driver’s
side (if equipped).
Static bending light (if equipped)
While driving the corner, for your sight
and safety, the static bending light is turned on automatically. The system
will operate automatically as follows. • When turning the headlight on
• When the angle of steering wheel is over 35~40 (it is differed from vehicle
speed)
• When the vehicle speed is over 3 km/h
• When driving forward or backward.
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Daytime running light (if
equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system turns OFF when: 1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
3. The front fog light is on.
4. Engaging the Parking Brake
Headlight leveling device (if
equipped)
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To adjust the headlight beam level ac‐
cording to the number of the passen‐ gers and loading weight in the luggage
area, turn the beam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam level. Always keep the headlight beam
at the proper leveling position, or head‐
lights may dazzle other road users.
Listed below are the examples of prop‐ er switch settings. For loading condi‐
tions other than those listed below, ad‐
just the switch position so that the beam level may be the nearest as the
condition obtained according to the list.
Loading conditionSwitch position
Driver only 0
Driver + Front passenger 0
Full passengers
(including driver) 1
Full passengers
(including driver) +Maximum permis‐sible loading 2
Driver + Maximumpermissible load‐ing 3


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Features of your vehicle

2. Auditory warningIf you leave the lane, the warning
sound operates for maximum
3 seconds.
The color of symbol will change de‐
pend on the condition of Lane De‐
parture Warning (LDW) System
system.
• White
color: When you activate the lane
departure warning system
by pressing the Lane Depar‐
ture Warning (LDW) System
button, system operating
conditions are not satisfiedor the sensor does not de‐tect the lane line.
• Green
color: When you activate the lane
departure warning system
by pressing the Lane Depar‐
ture Warning (LDW) System
button, system operating
conditions are satisfied andthe sensor detect the laneline.
• Yellow
color: When there is a malfunction
with the lane departurewarning system.Warning indicator
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When the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) System is not working properly, the warning light will illuminate and the
warning message will come on for a
few second. After the message disap‐ pears, the master warning light will illu‐
minate.
In this case, have the system checked
by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
The Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) System does not operate
when:
• The driver turns on the turn signal or the hazard warning flasher to change
lane.
• Driving on the lane line.
NOTICE
To change lanes, operate the turn
signal switch, then change the lane.
The Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) System may not warn
you even if the vehicle leaves
the lane, or may warn you even
if the vehicle does not leave the
lane when:
• The lane is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or many other
things.
• The brightness of the outside changes suddenly.
• The headlights are off at night or in a tunnel.
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WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck insnow, mud, sand, etc., then you mayattempt to rock the vehicle free bymoving it forward and backward. Donot attempt this procedure if peopleor objects are anywhere near the ve‐hicle. During the rocking operationthe vehicle may suddenly move for‐ward of backward as it becomes un‐stuck, causing injury or damage tonearby people or objects.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor‐
ners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.
Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some important tips to re‐
member: • Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights.

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• Keep your headlights clean and prop‐erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlight aiming feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the head‐ lights of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will take several seconds for your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre‐ pared for the slick pavement. Here are
a few things to consider when driving in
the rain: • A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will increase the distanceneeded to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
• Keep your windshield wiping equip‐ ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield. • If your tires are not in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet pave‐
ment can cause a skid and possibly
lead to an accident. Be sure your tires are in good shape.
• Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large pud‐ dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to drive
through them slowly.
• If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking op‐
eration returns.Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas un‐
less you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slow‐ ly.
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❈The actual battery label in the vehi‐
cle may differ from the illustration.
1. AGM90L-DIN : The Kia model name
of battery
2. 90Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity (in Ampere hours)
3. 170RC : The nominal reserve ca‐ pacity (in min.)
4. 12V : The nominal voltage
5. 850CCA (SAE) : The cold-test cur‐ rent in amperes by SAE
6. 680A : The cold-test current in am‐ peres by EN
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery. • If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example,the headlights or interior lights were
left on while the vehicle was not in
use), recharge it by slow charging
(trickle) for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge it
at 20-30A for two hours.
WARNING
nRecharging battery
When recharging the battery, ob‐serve the following precautions:•The battery must be removedfrom the vehicle and placed in anarea with good ventilation.
•Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, orflame near the battery.
•Watch the battery during charg‐ing, and stop or reduce the charg‐ing rate if the battery cells begingassing (boiling) violently or if thetemperature of the electrolyte ofany cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
•Wear eye protection when check‐ing the battery during charging.
•Disconnect the battery charger inthe following order.1.Turn off the battery chargermain switch.
2.Unhook the negative clampfrom the negative battery ter‐minal.
3.Unhook the positive clamp fromthe positive battery terminal.
WARNING
•Before performing maintenance orrecharging the battery, turn off allaccessories and stop the engine.
•The negative battery cable mustbe removed first and installed lastwhen the battery is disconnected.
•Operation related to the battery isrecommended to be done by aprofessional workshop. Kia recom‐mends to visit an authorized Kiadealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•Keep the battery away from wa‐ter or any liquid.
•For your safety, use parts for re‐placement from a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected. • Auto up/down window

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement (if
equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shortertread life than a regular size tire. Re‐
place it when you can see the tread
wear indicator bars on the tire. The re‐ placement compact spare tire should be
the same size and design tire as the
one provided with your new vehicle and
should be mounted on the same com‐ pact spare tire wheel. The compact
spare tire is not designed to be moun‐
ted on a regular size wheel, and the compact spare tire wheel is not de‐
signed for mounting a regular size tire.
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory
units in diameter, rim width and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct sizemay adversely affect wheel andbearing life, braking and stoppingabilities, handling characteristics,ground clearance, body-to-tire
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clearance, snow chain clearance,speedometer and odometer calibra‐tion, headlight aim and bumperheight.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. Slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road to reduce the possibility of
losing control of the vehicle.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn uneven‐
ly, have a professional workshop check
the wheel alignment. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire should always
be rebalanced if it is removed from the wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and de‐
scribes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire
identification number (TIN) for safety
standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a re‐
call.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is shown.
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