2018 KIA STONIC Owners Manual

Automatic climate control
system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desiredposition.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambi‐
ent temperature and outside
(fresh) air position will be selected
automatically. If the air conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected au‐
tomatically, adjust the corresponding
button manually. If the
position is
selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the ex‐ treme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button (
). 4. The air conditioning will be turned
on according to the detected ambi‐
ent temperature and outside
(fresh) air position will be selected
automatically.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Defogging logic (if equipped)
To reduce the possibility of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air in‐ take or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain con‐
ditions such as
or position. To
cancel or return to the defogging logic,
do the following.
Manual climate control system

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position (
).
3. Push the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake con‐
trol button will blink 3 times. It indi‐ cates that the defogging logic is can‐
celed or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
Automatic climate control system
(if equipped)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select the defrost position pressing defrost button (
).
3. While holding the air conditioning button (A/C) pressed, press the air
intake control button at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
The A/C display blinks 3 times. It indi‐ cates that the defogging logic is can‐
celed or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it is reset to the defog
logic status.
Auto defogging system (Only for
automatic climate control system,
if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the possibility
of fogging up the inside of the wind‐ shield by automatically sensing the
moisture of inside the windshield and
air flow toward the windshield can in‐ crease.
The auto defogging system operates
when the AUTO mode is on.
For Europe
If your vehicle is equipped with the auto
defogging system, it is automatically
activated when the conditions are met.
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When the auto fogging system senses
moisture inside of the windshield, air flow towards the windshield can in‐
crease.
However, if you would like to deactivate
the auto defogging system, keep the front defroster button pressed longer
than 3 seconds.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
CAUTION
•To avoid possible theft, do notleave valuables in the storagecompartments.
•Always keep the storage compart‐ment covers closed while driving.Do not attempt to place so manyitems in the storage compartmentthat the storage compartmentcover cannot close securely.
WARNING
nFlammable materials
Do not store cigarette lighters, pro‐pane cylinders, or other flammable/explosive materials in the vehicle.These items may catch fire and/orexplode if the vehicle is exposed tohot temperatures for extended peri‐ods.
Center console storage (if
equipped)
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver or front passenger.
To open the center console storage pull
up the lever .
Glove box
To open the glove box, pull the handle
and the glove box will automatically open. Close the glove box after use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an ac‐cident or sudden stop, always keepthe glove box door closed while driv‐ing.
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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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WARNING
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretchthe luggage net, ALWAYS keep yourface and body out of the luggagenet’s recoil path. DO NOT use whenthe strap has visible signs of wear ordamage.
Luggage board (if equipped)
You can place a first aid kit, a reflector
triangle, tools, etc. in the box for easy access. 1. Grasp the handle on the top of the cover and lift it. 2. Fold the rear part of luggage board
frontward.
3. Lift up luggage board frontward (Luggage board stand itself)
Increase cargo space (if
equipped)
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If you want to increase cargo space,1. Grasp the handle on the top of the cover and lift it
2. Fold the rear part of the luggage board frontward
3. Pull the luggage board hinge to the end of sliding slot and it will fall
down lower to increase cargo
space.
4. Slide it frontward (refer to the above pictures)

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INTERIOR FEATURES
Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC posi‐ tion or the ON position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all
the way into its socket. When the ele‐
ment has heated, the lighter will pop out to the L