2018 KIA STONIC key

Engine exhaust can be dangerous!........................................ 6-03
Before driving............................................................................ 6-04Before entering vehicle........................................................ 6-04
Necessary inspections..........................................................6-04
Before starting...................................................................... 6-04
Key positions..............................................................................6-06 Ignition switch position........................................................ 6-06
Starting the engine............................................................... 6-07
ENGINE START/STOP button ..................................................6-10 Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button.......................... 6-10
ENGINE START/STOP button position............................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................................................... 6-12
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system ............................................... 6-16 Auto stop................................................................................ 6-16
Auto start............................................................................... 6-17
Condition of ISG system operation.................................... 6-18
ISG system deactivation...................................................... 6-18
ISG system malfunction.......................................................6-19
Manual transaxle ......................................................................6-20 Manual transaxle operation................................................ 6-20
Good driving practices.......................................................... 6-22
Automatic transaxle................................................................. 6-24 Automatic transaxle operation...........................................6-24
Good driving practices.......................................................... 6-28
Brake system.............................................................................6-30 Power brakes......................................................................... 6-30
Parking brake......................................................................... 6-31
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................................... 6-34
Electronic stability control (ESC) ....................................... 6-36
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ............................................ 6-39 Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................... 6-39
ESS : Emergency Stop Signal ............................................. 6-40
Good braking practices.........................................................6-41
Cruise control system ............................................................. 6-43 Cruise control switch............................................................ 6-44
To set cruise control speed:................................................ 6-44
To increase cruise control set speed:................................ 6-46
To decrease the cruising speed:......................................... 6-46
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on:.... 6-47
To cancel cruise control, do one of the following:........... 6-47
To resume cruising speed at more than approxi‐
mately 30 km/h (20 mph):.................................................. 6-48
To turn cruise control off, do one of the following:........ 6-49
Speed limit control system .................................................... 6-50 Speed limit control switch................................................... 6-50
To set speed limit:................................................................. 6-50
To turn off the speed limit control, do one of
the following:......................................................................... 6-51
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) System ............. 6-53 System setting and activation............................................6-53
FCA warning message and system control...................... 6-54
Brake operation..................................................................... 6-55
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle
in front (front radar)............................................................ 6-56
System malfunction............................................................. 6-57
Limitation of the system..................................................... 6-58
Recognizing pedestrians...................................................... 6-60
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System .............................. 6-62 Warning indicator.................................................................. 6-64
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KEY POSITIONS
Ignition switch position
LOCK
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The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC posi‐
tion, turn the key while turning the
steering wheel right and left to re‐
lease the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked be‐
fore the engine is started. This is the normal running position after the en‐
gine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to prevent battery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine will crank until you release the key;
then it returns to the ON position. The
brake warning light can be checked in this position.
WARNING
nIgnition switch
•Never turn the ignition switch toLOCK or ACC while the vehicle ismoving. This would result in loss ofdirectional control and brakingfunction, which could cause an ac‐cident.
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3. Turn the ignition switch to STARTand hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
It should be started without de‐pressing the accelerator pedal.
4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta‐
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and de‐ celerating should be avoided.)
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicle isstill moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
•Do not engage the starter formore than 10 seconds. If the en‐gine stalls or fails to start, wait 5to 10 seconds before re-engagingthe starter. Improper use of thestarter may damage it.
•Do not turn the ignition switch tothe START position with the en‐gine running. It may damage thestarter.
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the en‐
gine is cold, it has to be pre-heated be‐ fore starting the engine and then have
to be warmed up before starting to
drive. 1. Make sure the parking brake is ap‐ plied. 2.
Manual Transaxle -
Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal de‐ pressed while turning the ignition
switch to the start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P(park). De‐
press the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N(neutral) position.
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3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position to pre-heat the engine.
Then the glow indicator light will il‐
luminate.
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4. If the glow indicator light goes out,turn the ignition switch to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts (a maximum
of 10 seconds), then release the
key.
NOTICE
If the engine is not started within 10
seconds after the preheating is com‐
pleted, turn the ignition switch once
more to the LOCK position during 10
seconds, and then to the ON posi‐
tion, in order to preheat again.
Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the en‐ gine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrica‐
tion is ensured in the turbocharger
unit. 2. After high speed or extended driv‐
ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
idle the engine about 1 minute be‐
fore turning it off.
This idle time will allow the turbo‐ charger to cool prior to shutting off
the engine.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the engine immedi‐ately after it has been subjected to aheavy load. Doing so may cause se‐vere damage to the engine or turbo‐charger unit.

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NOTICE
nKick down mechanism (if
equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick
down mechanism in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you from driving
at full throttle unintentionally by
making the driver require increased
effort to depress the accelerator
pedal. However, if you depress the
pedal more than approximately 80%,
the vehicle can be at full throttle and
the accelerator pedal will be easier
to depress. This is not a malfunction
but a normal condition.
Starting the gasoline engine
1. Carry the smart key or leave it in‐side the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 3.
Manual Transaxle
- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal de‐
pressed while starting the engine.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park). De‐ press the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
4. Press the engine start/stop button.
It should be started without de‐pressing the accelerator.
5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta‐
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and de‐
celerating should be avoided.)
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch tothe START position with the enginerunning. It may damage the starter.
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the en‐
gine is cold, it has to be pre-heated be‐
fore starting the engine and then have to be warmed up before starting to
drive. 1. Make sure the parking brake is ap‐ plied.
2.
Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal de‐
pressed while pressing the engine
start/stop button to the START po‐
sition.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park). De‐ press the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.

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3. Press the engine start/stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
4. Continue depressing the brake ped‐ al until the illuminated glow indica‐
tor goes off. (approximately 5 sec‐
onds)
5. The engine starts running when the glow indicator goes off.
NOTICE
If the engine start/stop button is
pressed once more while the engine
is pre-heating, the engine may start.
Starting and stopping the engine forturbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the en‐ gine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrica‐
tion is ensured in the turbocharger
unit.
2. After high speed or extended driv‐ ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
idle the engine about 1 minute be‐
fore turning it off.
This idle time will allow the turbo‐
charger to cool prior to shutting off
the engine.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the engine immedi‐ately after it has been subjected to aheavy load. Doing so may cause se‐vere damage to the engine or turbo‐charger unit.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle, if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start. • When the ENGINE START/STOP but‐
ton is in the ACC position or above, ifany door is opened, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the
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tion. If the traffic and road condi‐tions permit, you may put the shiftlever in the N (Neutral) position whilethe vehicle is still moving and pressthe ENGINE START/STOP button inan attempt to restart the engine.
NOTICE
•If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by pressing
the engine start/stop button with
the smart key.
•When the brake switch fuse is
blown, you can't start the engine
normally. Replace the fuse with a
new one. If it is not possible, you
can start the engine by pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button
for 10 seconds while it is in the
ACC position. The engine can start
without depressing the brake ped‐
al. But for your safety always de‐
press the brake pedal before
starting the engine.
CAUTION
Do not press the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 10 sec‐onds except when the stop lampfuse is blown.

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• If you press the ISG OFF button again,the system will be activated and the
light on the ISG OFF button will turn off.
ISG system malfunction
The system may not operate
when:
- The ISG related sensors or system
error occurs.
The yellow AUTO STOP indicator (
)
on the instrument cluster will stay on
after blinking for 5 seconds and the light on the ISG OFF button will illumi‐
nate.
NOTICE
•If the ISG OFF button light is not
turned off by pressing the ISG OFF
button again or if the ISG system
continuously does not work cor‐
rectly, have your vehicle inspected
by a professional workshop as
soon as possible.
Kia recommends to contact an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
•When the ISG OFF button light
comes on, it may stop illuminating
after driving your vehicle at ap‐
proximately 80 km/h for a maxi‐
mum of two hours and setting the
fan speed control knob below the
2nd position. If the ISG OFF button
light continues to be illuminated in
spite of the procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by a professional
workshop as soon as possible. Kia
recommends to contact an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
NOTICE
If you want to use the ISG function,
the battery sensor needs to be cali‐
brated for approximately 4 hours
with the ignition off and then, turn
the engine on and off 2 or 3 times.
WARNING
When the engine is in Idle Stopmode, it's possible to restart the en‐gine without the driver taking anyaction.Before leaving the car or doing any‐thing in the engine room area, stopthe engine by turning the ignitionswitch to the LOCK(OFF) position orremoving the ignition key.

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