2018 KIA STONIC rear view mirror

REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
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The rearview camera will activate when
the back-up light is ON with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R
(Reverse) position.
This system is a supplemental system
that shows behind the vehicle through the navigation display while backing-
up.
WARNING
•This system is a supplementaryfunction only. It is the responsibili‐ty of the driver to always checkthe inside/outside rearview mirrorand the area behind the vehiclebefore and while backing up be‐cause there is a dead zone thatcan't be seen through the camera.
•Always keep the camera lensclean. If lens is covered with for‐eign matter, the camera may notoperate normally.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
nWindshield heating
Do not use the or positionduring cooling operation in extreme‐ly humid weather. The difference be‐tween the temperature of the out‐side air and that of the windshieldcould cause the outer surface of thewindshield to fog up, causing loss ofvisibility. In this case, set the modeselection knob or button to the position and fan speed control knobor button to the lower speed.
• For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed control to the highest speed.
• If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the
mode to the floor-defrost position.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side windows. • Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and air inlet in the cowl grill to im‐
prove heater and defroster efficiency
and to reduce the probability of fog‐
ging up the inside of the windshield.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except L

CAUTION
Do not keep food in the glove box fora long time.
Sunglass holder (if equipped)
To open the sunglass holder, press the
cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses with the lenses
facing out. To close the sunglass holder,
push it up.
WARNING
•Do not keep objects except sun‐glasses inside the sunglass holder.Such objects can be thrown fromthe holder in the event of a suddenstop or an accident, possibly injur‐ing the passengers in the vehicle.
•Do not open the sunglass holderwhile the vehicle is moving. Therear view mirror of the vehicle canbe blocked by an opened sunglassholder.
•Do not put the glasses forcibly intoa sunglass holder to preventbreakage or deformation of theglasses. It may cause personal in‐jury if you try to open it forciblywhen the glasses are jammed inthe holder.
Luggage net holder (if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the car‐
go area, you can use the 4 holders loca‐ ted in the cargo area to attach the lug‐
gage net.
If necessary, Kia recommends to con‐
tact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods orthe vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulky ob‐jects in the luggage compartment.

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• The color of the lane marking fromthe road is difficult to distinguish.
• Driving on a steep grade or a curve.
• Light reflects from the water on the road.
• The lens or windshield is stained with foreign matter.
• The sensor can not detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or heavy
snow.
• The surrounding temperature of the inside rear view mirror is high due to
a direct ray of light.
• The lane is very wide or narrow.
• The lane line is damaged or indistinct.
• The shadow is on the lane line by a median strip.
• There is a mark similar to a lane line.
• There is a boundary structure.
• The distance from vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead hides
the lane line.
• The vehicle shakes heavily.
• The lane number increases or decrea‐ ses or the lane lines are crossing
complicatedly.
• Putting something on the dashboard. • Driving with the sun in front of you.
• Driving in areas under construction.
• The lane line is more than two in ei‐
ther side (Left/Right).
• The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
• The driver turns the wiper switch to HI mode.

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The second stage alarm will activate
when: 1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a lane
When the second stage alert is activa‐ ted, a warning light will be blinking on
the outside rearview mirror and an
alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to origin position, the second stage alert
will be deactivated.
- The second stage alarm can be deac‐
tivated. • To activate the alarm:
Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and select Blind-Spot Collision
Warning Sound on the LCD display.
• To deactivate the alarm : Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and deselect Blind-Spot Colli‐
sion Warning Sound on the LCD dis‐
play.
CAUTION
The alarm function helps alert thedriver. Deactivate this function onlywhen it is necessary.
Detecting sensor
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The sensors are located inside the rear
bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean for the system to work properly.
Warning message
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Warning type
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• If an approaching vehicle detected by
sensors, the warning is chime and the
warning light will blink on the outside
rearview mirror.
• If the detected vehicle is out of de‐ tection range, moving away in the
opposite direction or moving slow,
the warning is cancelled.
• The system may not be operating properly due to other factors or cir‐
cumstances, so always pay attention to your surrounding.
❈ If the bumper on either side is
blocked by a barrier or vehicles, the
system sensing ability may be de‐
teriorated.
WARNING
•The warning light on the outsiderearview mirror will illuminatewhenever a vehicle is detected atthe rear side by the system.To avoid accidents, do not focusonly on the warning light and ne‐glect to see the surrounding of thevehicle.
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•Drive safely even though the vehi‐cle is equipped with a Blind-SpotCollision Warning (BCW) system.Do not solely rely on the systembut check for yourself beforechanging lanes.The system may not alert thedriver in some conditions so al‐ways check the surroundings whiledriving.
CAUTION
•The system may not work proper‐ly if the bumper has been replacedor if a repair work has been donenear the sensor.
•The detection area differs accord‐ing to the roads width. If the roadis narrow the system may detectother vehicles in the second nextlane.
•On the contrary, if the road is verywide the system may not detectother vehicles in the next lane.
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•The system might be turned offdue to strong electromagneticwaves.
Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not alert
the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housing
is damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.
Driver's attention
The driver must be cautious in the be‐
low situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or ob‐
jects in certain circumstances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or
through a tollgate.
- The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sensor
is located, is covered or blocked with
a foreign matter such as a sticker, a bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc. -
The rear bumper is damaged, or the
sensor is out of the original default
position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or high‐
er due to heavy loading in a tailgate,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
- The vehicle drives in a bad weather
such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehi‐
cle, such as a guardrail.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or
truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
- While changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep, un‐
even road.
- When the other vehicle approaches
very close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear
bumper is very high or low. -
When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
- When the detected vehicle also
moves back, as your vehicle drives back.
- If there are small things like shopping
cart and baby carriage.
- If there is low height vehicle like sport
vehicle.
- When other vehicles are close to your
vehicle.
- When the vehicle in the next lane
moves two lanes away from you OR when the vehicle two lanes away
moves to the next lane from you.
- When driving through a narrow road
with many plants.
- When driving on wet surface.


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Display illumination: see "Instrument panel illu‐mination"......................................................................... 4-46
Displays, see instrument cluster..................................4-45
Door locks......................................................................... 4-16
Child-protector rear door lock..................................4-19
DPF.................................................................................. 8-136
Drinks holder, see cup holders....................................4-127
Driver's and passenþer's ýront air baþ........................ 3-46
Drivinþ at niþht................................................................ 6-79
Drivinþ in ýlooded areas................................................. 6-80
Drivinþ in the rain............................................................6-80
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Economical operation..................................................... 6-76
Electric power steerinþ.................................................. 4-37
Electrochromic mirror (ECM)........................................ 4-42
Electronic stability control (ESC).................................. 6-36
Emerþency startinþ........................................................ 7-05 Jump startinþ.............................................................. 7-05
Push-startinþ.............................................................. 7-06
Emission control system............................................. 8-134
Crankcase emission control system..................... 8-134
Evaporative emission control system.................. 8-134
Exhaust emission control system......................... 8-134 Enþine compartment..................................................... 2-06
Enþine coolant................................................................. 8-48
Enþine dimensions.......................................................... 9-02
Enþine number................................................................ 9-20
Enþine oil (Gasoline)....................................................... 8-44
Enþine overheats............................................................ 7-07
Enþine start/stop button.............................................. 6-10
Startinþ the enþine.................................................... 6-07
Enþine temperature þauþe........................................... 4-49
Enþine will not start....................................................... 7-04
Evaporative emission control system....................... 8-134
Exhaust emission control system............................. 8-134
Explanation oý scheduled maintenance items........... 8-41
Vapor hose (ýor þasoline enþine) and ýuelýiller cap.......................................................................8-42
Exterior care.................................................................. 8-128
Exterior ýeatures.......................................................... 4-133
Rooý rack....................................................................4-133
Exterior overview (Front).............................................. 2-02
Exterior overview (Rear)................................................2-02
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Flat tire............................................................................. 7-20
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