2020 KIA STINGER suspension

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Features of your vehicle
Forward Collision-avoid-ance Assist Warninglight (FCA, if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the FCA.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the AWD system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction on the pre-safe seat belt, electronic con-
trol suspension, or Smart Cruise
Control with Stop & Go or other
systems etc. To identify the details
of the warning, look at the LCD dis-
play.

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Driving your vehicle
- After an engine start, please stopfor several seconds. If system ini-
tialization is not completed, the
smart cruise control system will not
operate.
- After an engine start, if the sensor cover is obscured with foreign sub-
stances, there is a possibility that
the smart cruise control system
may not work.
- The following conditions may cause a malfunction: over-loading
the liftgate, suspension modifica-
tion, tire replacement with unau-
thorized tires or tires with different
tread wear and pressure levels.
- Keep a safe distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed.
If the vehicle to vehicle distance is
too close during a high-speed driv-
ing, a serious collision may result.
WARNING - Inclines &
Towing
Do not use smart cruise control
system on steep inclines or
when towing another vehicle or
trailer since such extreme load-
ing can interfere with your vehi-
cle's ability to maintain the
selected speed.WARNING
- Safe Use of smart cruise control system
The smart cruise control system
can provide you with an addition-
al level of safety and fatigue
reduction. However you must
maintain careful observation of
the roadway in front and around
you and maintain control of your
vehicle and spacing around
other vehicles as you normally
would. For example, this will
require you to apply the brakes
as needed when coming upon a
slower moving vehicle, or when a
vehicle from another lane drives
quickly in front of you.
WARNING - Emergency Stops
The smart cruise control sys-
tem may not be able to com-
pletely stop the vehicle or avoid
a collision in every situation. If
an emergency stop is neces-
sary, you must apply the brakes.

Driving your vehicle
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SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting
the steering effort, and
the engine and trans-
mission control logic for
enhanced driver per-
formance.
When SPORT mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the SPORT indicator (orange
color) will illuminate.
Whenever the engine is restarted, the Drive Mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode
is desired, re-select SPORT mode
from the DRIVE MODE button.
When SPORT mode is activated: - The engine rpm will tend toremain raised over a certain
length of time even after releas-
ing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accel- erating
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
CUSTOM mode
CUSTOM mode enables
driver to build their own
customized mode.
Driver can choose
between different
Engine/Transmission,
Steering, Suspension,
AWD, and Active Engine
Sound settings.
To access CUSTOM mode settings rotate the Drive Mode knob until get-
ting to CUSTOM mode. A Graphic
picture of Kia Stinger will pop up on
main screen with a setting button.
Press the setting button and change
different settings to build your own
mode.
Once the CUSTOM mode settings are chosen they will be saved and
will remain that way until changed
again in settings.
Whenever the engine is restarted, the Drive Mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If CUSTOM
mode is desired, re-select CUSTOM
mode from the DRIVE MODE but-
ton.
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode isset to ECO mode, the
engine and transmission
control logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency.
When ECO mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the ECO indicator (green color) will
illuminate.
If the vehicle is set to ECO mode, when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
ting will remain in ECO mode.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Fuel efficiency depends on the dri-
ver's driving habits and road condi-
tion.
ECOSPORTCUSTOM

What to do in an emergency
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Ensure any metal parts on the
tiedown straps do not contact
painted surfaces or the face of the
wheels.
Do not place straps over the body panels or through the wheels.
WARNING - Side and
curtain Air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
the Engine Start/Stop button to
ACC position when the vehicle
is being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignition is
ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.
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CAUTION - Towing
Do not tow the vehicle back- wards with the rear wheels onthe ground as this may causedamage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift orflatbed equipment.
CAUTION
Attaching straps to the chassis,suspension or other parts of thebody can cause damage.

Maintenance
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Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,00061218243036424854606672788490
Km×1,000102030405060708090100110120130140150
Suspension mounting boltsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Propeller shaftIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust pipe and mufflerIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Intercooler, in/out hose,
air intake hoseTheta II 2.0L T-GDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Lambda II PE 3.3L
T- G D IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Cooling system---I-I-I-I-I-I-
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
Differential oil (rear) *5, *6Without LSD-----I-----I---
With LSD-----R-----R---
Differential oil (front) (AWD) *5-----I-----I---
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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5: Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
*6: When replacing differential oil with LSD, use only specified LSD oil.

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Maintenance
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

Maintenance
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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
ECS15AECS (Electronic Control Suspension) Unit
S/HEATER
REAR20ARear Seat Warmer Control Module
HEATED
MIRROR10AAir Conditioner Switch, Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror
FUEL PUMP20AFuel Pump Relay
SPARE110A-
SPARE215A-
SPARE315A-
REAR HEATED30ARear Heated Relay
AMP 225AAMP (Amplifier) (MOBIS/PREMIUM)
SPARE415A-
AMP 130ALow DC-DC Converter (AMP (Amplifier))
IG 115AIG1 Relay
ACC30AACC Relay
Rear fuse box panel

Maintenance
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Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major
repair expense.
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or replace-
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Road salt and other corrosive chemi-
cals are used in cold weather states to
melt snow and prevent ice accumula-
tion. If these chemicals are not regu-
larly removed, they will corrode the
vehicle underbody and over time dam-
age fuel lines, the fuel tank retention
system, the vehicle suspension, the
exhaust system, and even the body
frame.
Wash the undercarriage of yourvehicle regularly during the winter
and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.CAUTION - Drying vehicle
• Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth willscratch the finish.
Do not use steel wool, abra- sive cleaners, acid detergentsor strong detergents contain-ing high alkaline or causticagents on chrome-plated oranodized aluminum parts.This may result in damage tothe protective coating andcause discoloration or paintdeterioration.