2018 KIA STONIC ECU

CAUTION
•Use the power outlet only whenthe engine is running and removethe accessory plug after use. Usingthe accessory plug for prolongedperiods of time with the engine offcould cause the battery to dis‐charge.
•Only use 12V electric accessorieswhich are less than 10A in electriccapacity.
•Adjust the air-conditioner or heat‐er to the lowest operating levelwhen using the power outlet.
•Close the cover when not in use.
•Some electronic devices can causeelectronic interference when plug‐ged into a vehicle’s power outlet.These devices may cause exces‐sive audio static and malfunctionsin other electronic systems or de‐vices used in your vehicle.
•Using electrical products which ex‐ceed the limited capacity mightcause heating to the power outletand wiring that could lead to anelectrical breakdown.
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•Always make sure the electricalpart is firmly plugged into thepower outlet. Incomplete pluggingmay cause electrical breakdown.
•Electrical products with a built-inbattery might cause current flow,which could lead to malfunction ofthe electric/ electronic device inyour vehicle. Only use electricalproducts which include reversecurrent prevention.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele‐ment (pin, etc.) into a power outletand do not touch with a wet hand.You may get an electric shock.
USB charger (if equipped)
The USB charger is designed to re‐
charge batteries of small size electrical devices using a USB cable. The electrical
devices can be recharged when the En‐
gine Start/Stop button is in ACC/ON/ START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use. • Some devices are not supported for fast charging but will be charged withnormal speed.
• Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent battery dis‐
charge.
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• Only devices that fits the USB portcan be used.
• The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.
• Battery chargers cannot be charged.
Floor mat anchor(s) (if
equipped)
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When using a floor mat on the front
floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle.
This keeps the floor mat from sliding
forward.
WARNING
The following must be observedwhen installing ANY floor mat to thevehicle.•Ensure that the floor mats are se‐curely attached to the vehicle'sfloor mat anchor(s) before drivingthe vehicle.
•Do not use ANY floor mat thatcannot be firmly attached to thevehicle's floor mat anchors.
•Do not stack floor mats on top ofone another (e.g. all-weather rub‐ber mat on top of a carpeted floormat). Only a single floor matshould be installed in each position.
IMPORTANT - Your vehicle was man‐ufactured with driver's side floormat anchors that are designed tosecurely hold the floor mat in place.To avoid any interference with pedaloperation, Kia recommends that onlythe Kia floor mat designed for use inyour vehicle be installed.
Shopping bag holder
CAUTION
•Do not hang a bag weighing morethan 3 kg (7 lbs.). It may causedamage to the shopping bag hold‐er.
•Do not hang the frail objects whenyou drive rough road, the objectsmay be damaged.

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EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof rack (if equipped)
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If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
Crossbars and fixing components nee‐ ded to install the roof rack on your ve‐
hicle may be obtained from an author‐
ized Kia dealer or other qualified shop.
NOTICE
•The crossbars (if equipped) should
be placed in the proper load carry‐
ing positions prior to placing items
onto the roof rack.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, be sure not to position
cargo onto the roof rack in such a
way that it could interfere with
sunroof operation.
•When the roof rack is not being
used to carry cargo, the crossbars
may need to be repositioned if
wind noise is detected.
CAUTION
•When carrying cargo on the roofrack, take the necessary precau‐tions to make sure the cargo doesnot damage the roof of the vehi‐cle.
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•When carrying large objects on theroof rack, make sure they do notexceed the overall roof length orwidth.
•When you are carrying cargo onthe roof rack, do not operate thesunroof (if equipped).
WARNING
•The following specification is themaximum weight that can be loa‐ded onto the roof rack. Distributethe load as evenly as possibleacross the crossbars (if equipped)and roof rack and secure the loadfirmly.
ROOFRACK75 kg (165 lbs.) EVEN‐LY DISTRIBUTED
Loading cargo or luggage in excessof the specified weight limit on theroof rack may damage your vehi‐cle.
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•The vehicle center of gravity willbe higher when items are loadedonto the roof rack. Avoid suddenstarts, braking, sharp turns,abrupt maneuvers or high speedsthat may result in loss of vehiclecontrol or rollover resulting in anaccident.
•Always drive slowly and turn cor‐ners carefully when carrying itemson the roof rack. Severe wind up‐drafts, caused by passing vehiclesor natural causes, can cause sud‐den upward pressure on items loa‐ded on the roof rack. This is espe‐cially true when carrying large, flatitems such as wood panels or mat‐tresses. This could cause the itemsto fall off the roof rack and causedamage to your vehicle or othersaround you.
•To prevent damage or loss of car‐go while driving, check frequentlybefore or while driving to makesure the items on the roof rack aresecurely fastened.
Side seal molding (if equipped)
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CAUTION
Don’t step up the side seal moldingon the frame. Heavy loads on themolding can cause deformation anddamage.
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Sports mode (if equipped)

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Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by pushing the shift lever from the D
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
To return to D (Drive) range operation, push the shift lever back into the main
gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast
to a manual transaxle, the sports mode
allows gearshifts with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
Using the shift lever
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to shift up one
gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one
gear.
NOTICE
•In sports mode, the driver must
execute upshifts in accordance
with road conditions, taking care
to keep the engine speed below
the red zone.
•In sports mode, only the 4 or 6
forward gears can be selected. To
reverse or park the vehicle, move
the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
or P (Park) position as required.
•In sports mode, downshifts are
made automatically when the ve‐
hicle slows down. When the vehicle
stops, 1st gear is automatically
selected.
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•In sports mode, when the engine
rpm approaches the red zone shift
points are varied to upshift auto‐
matically.
•To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety,
the system may not execute cer‐
tain gearshifts when the shift lev‐
er is operated.
•When driving on a slippery road,
push the shift lever forward into
the +(up) position. This causes the
transmission to shift into the 2nd
gear which is better for smooth
driving on a slippery road. Push
the shift lever to the -(down) side
to shift back to the 1st gear.
Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic trans‐
axle has a shift lock system which pre‐ vents shifting the transaxle from P
(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) in‐ to R (Reverse): 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

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• Under some conditions your parkingbrake can freeze in the engaged posi‐
tion. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk that the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (au‐
tomatic transaxle) or in first or re‐
verse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
• Do not hold the vehicle on the up‐ grade with the accelerator pedal. This
can cause the transaxle to overheat.
Always use the brake pedal or park‐ ing brake.WARNING
•To prevent unintentional move‐ment when stopped and leavingthe vehicle, do not use the gear‐shift lever in place of the parkingbrake. Set the parking brake ANDmake sure the gearshift lever issecurely positioned in P (Park) forautomatic transaxle equipped ve‐hicles.
•Never allow anyone who is unfa‐miliar with the vehicle to touch theparking brake. If the parking brakeis released unintentionally, seriousinjury may occur.
•All vehicles should always have theparking brake fully engaged whenparking to avoid inadvertentmovement of the vehicle whichcan injure occupants or pedes‐trians.
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Check the brake warning light by turn‐
ing the ignition switch ON (do not start the engine). This light will be illumina‐
ted when the parking brake is applied
with the ignition switch in the START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on after the parking brake is released
while engine is running, there may be a
malfunction in the brake system. Im‐ mediate attention is necessary.

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Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation
for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn
with your trailer. And, never allow safe‐
ty chains drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to your
country’s regulations and that it is properly installed and operating cor‐
rectly.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer brakes loaded, then it needs its own
brakes and they must be adequate. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able
to install, adjust and maintain them
properly. • Don’t tap into your vehicle's brake system.
WARNING
nTrailer brakes
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Do not use a trailer with its ownbrakes unless you are absolutelycertain that you have properly setup the brake system. This is not atask for amateurs. Use an experi‐enced, competent trailer shop forthis work.
Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you must get to
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself
with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehi‐
cle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as
your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same
time. During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and trailer brakes are
still working.
Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driv‐ ing your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that re‐
quire heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because of the increased vehicle
length, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trail‐ er to the left, just move your hand to
the left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right. Al‐ ways back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over
or turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatictransaxle, be sure the shift lever is
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you
operate the starter, the battery is
discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for L