2021 KIA STINGER instrument cluster

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
One-touchLane ChangeSignal
To operate:
§ Move lever up/down for right /left turn signal
§ Slightly move lever up/down to activate one-
touch lane change signal
Turn Signals (refer to image on page 30)
REMINDERS:
§ One-touch lane change signal is activated by briefly pressing the turn signal lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing. The lane change signal will blink 3 times
§
To change how many times the lane change signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings in the LCD instrument cluster modes For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Smart Cruise Control is designed to maintain a predetermined distance from
vehicles detected ahead by automatically adjusting the driving speed as
needed. When traffic is detected, the vehicle will slow down to maintain a set
distance behind traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
With SCC on and activated, the vehicle distance set, and the system detects
a vehicle slowing or stopping, the system can bring the vehicle to a complete
stop. When the vehicle ahead starts to move forward, SCC re-engages. If the
vehicle ahead stops for more than 3 seconds, the accelerator pedal or the
RES+ button must be pressed to start moving the vehicle.
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
§ Press the Driving Assist CRUISE button A to turn the system ON.
The CRUISE indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster
§ Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed
§ Press the SE T– button B to set the speed. Press the RES+/SET– button B up/down to increase/decrease the set speed
To set the vehicle distance:
§ Press the Vehicle Distance button C on the steering wheel.
§ Each time you press C the vehicle distance will change D, indicated by the number of bars that
appear on the display E
To cancel SCC operation: Press the CANCEL button F or press the brake pedal.
To turn SCC OFF: Press the Driving Assist CRUISE button A. The CRUISE indicator on the instrument
cluster will turn OFF.
To adjust the sensitivity of SCC: Press the mode button G on the Steering Wheel. With the OK button H,
select Drive Assistance, then SCC Response. Then select Fast, Normal or Slow.
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
CRUISE
CANCEL
RESOKSET
CRUISE
CANCEL
RESOKSETCRUISE60MPH
(Distances are approximate and vary depending on vehicle speed)
(Display on LCD screen)
17 2 f t13 0 f t
82ft
10 6 f t
A
C
G
H
D
EF
B
SMART CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO VIDEO
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC)†6
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Idle, Stop and Go (ISG) System
The ISG system is designed to reduce fuel consumption by automatically
shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When the ISG system is ON and the vehicle is at a standstill the engine will
stop, and the green AUTO STOP indicator A on the instrument cluster will
illuminate.
The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released or the shift lever is
moved from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to Manual Shift mode*.
When the engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument
cluster will turn off.
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button B. If you press again,
the system will be activated.
For more information on Idle, Stop and Go System, refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
REMINDERS:
§ ISG is active by default at vehicle start- up. When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
§ Under certain conditions, the engine will restart automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
§ If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG button LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
(Type B instrument cluster shown)
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EPB
AUTO
A
REMINDERS:
§ When launching, stop vehicle and keep steering wheel straight
§ Brake pedal, EPB and Auto Hold must be released for smooth launching
§ Always drive safely and use caution
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Launch control aids in controlling acceleration to help the vehicle
accelerate smoothly and quickly, while avoiding slipping of the
drive wheels and other engine, clutch and gearbox issues.
To turn on, press and hold the ESC OFF button C for more than
three seconds while DRIVE MODE D is in SPORT Mode.
To activate, with the left foot press brake firmly while gear shift is
in D (Drive) and then press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor.
The LCD will display a ready status.
Launch Control*
P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODE
OFF
OFF
P
BC
D
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IDLE, STOP AND GO VIDEO
LAUNCH CONTROL VIDEO
§ The ISG system is disabled when:
§ A seat belt is unfastened
§ The hood or a door is opened
§ Battery condition is poor
§ The front or rear defroster is turned on
§ Engine coolant temperature is low
§ The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
§ Emission control devices activate
§ The vehicle is on a steep slope
QUICK TIPS

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P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODEOFFOFF
P
To shift into any gear from Park, depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock button A, located on the side of the gear shift lever, and shift.
P: Park – To shift into Park from any gear, press the P button B on the gear
shift while vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed (Shift by
Wire only).
R: Reverse – To shift into Reverse from Drive, depress the brake pedal, press
the Unlock button A, and move the shift lever forward twice to skip over
Neutral and into Reverse.
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Paddle Shifters: With the gear shift in Drive, pull the paddle shifter to
manually change gears.
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift*
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift*
P
R
N D
+
-
(Shift by Wire type shown)(Shift by Cable type shown)
A
B
A
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REMINDERS:
§ Press and hold the [+} right paddle shifter to return to Automatic mode (Shift by Wire* only)
§ When in Manual Shift mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
§
When in P (Park), if the Unlock button is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
§
If the vehicle is turned off while in Neutral without shifting into Park, it will remain in Neutral until the driver’s door is opened. At that point it will automatically shift into Park
§
If going through a car wash, remind the attendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running. Also, disable the power liftgate lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
Automatic Transmission (Shift by Cable* / Shift by Wire*)
and Manual Shift Mode (Shift by Cable only)
§ Press the Unlock button A when shifting from P (Park) to any gear
§ The instrument cluster and the light on top of the shift lever identifies the gear the vehicle is currently in
QUICK TIPS
(Paddles on rear side of steering wheel)
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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P
R
N
D
OFFOFF
P
Auto Hold
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even if the brake
pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop
by depressing the brake pedal. Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the
AUTO HOLD switch A on the center panel. Before Auto Hold will operate, the
driver’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed and the driver’s seat
belt must be fastened.
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO HOLD
switch A. The white Auto Hold indicator will come on indicating the system is
in s t andby.
The Auto Hold indicator, which is in the instrument cluster, has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD
switch A turned ON, the indicator will illuminate white. While driving the
vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake
pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green.
OFF (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD
switch A is manually turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON.
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a
system malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
REMINDERS:
§ To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
§ Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay attention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes.
A
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE / AUTO HOLD VIDEO
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See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODE
OFFOFF
P
A
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE / AUTO HOLD VIDEO
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Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
§ When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
§ If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
QUICK TIPS
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage
the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A. Ensure that the
indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or
Drive. To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the
EPB switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure that the
indicator light i s O F F.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
REMINDERS:
§ The EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is turned ON
§ If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily or remains continuously lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
§ The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
§ A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
§ EPB will not release unless the hood, liftgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
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Smart Power Liftgate*† 18
The Smart Power Liftgate can be operated from several controls to either
open, close or lock the Liftgate.
To turn the Smart Power Liftgate features ON, go to User Setting mode in the
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes and set to ON.
The Smart Power Liftgate will close the Liftgate, lock all doors and Liftgate and
then arm the vehicle.
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press the Smart Power Liftgate Open/Close button* A to automatically open/
close the Liftgate.
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Smart Power Liftgate automatically, press the Liftgate Release
handle switch B on exterior of the Liftgate.
Automatically close by pressing Smart Power Liftgate Close button* C located
inside the Liftgate lid.
(Button located on driver’s panel, left of the steering wheel)
(Located inside Liftgate lid)
A
B
C
SMART POWER LIF TG ATE VIDEO
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REMINDERS:
§ All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
§ The Smart Power Liftgate feature will not operate when the following occurs:
§ Doors are recently closed and locked
§ The Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles
§ A door is not locked or closed
§ The Smart Key is in the vehicle
§ Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Smart Power Liftgate
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
§ To cancel the Smart Power Liftgate while automatically opening or closing, press any button on the Smart Key fob
QUICK TIP
OTHER KEY FE AT URE S
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Smart Power Liftgate*† 18 (Continued)
REMINDERS:
§
Smart Power Liftgate may be damaged if attempting to open or close manually
§ If going through a car wash, remind the attendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running. Also, disable the Smart Power Liftgate lid control using the button inside the glove compartment, turn off the auto rain-sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
§ When not in use, keep the Liftgate Lid Control button in the OFF position
§ Ensure all obstacles are out of the way of the Liftgate lid when operating the Smart Power Liftgate
A
KIA KEY FOB VIDEO
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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
§ The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release button
§ The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smart Key is within close proximity to the back of the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
Opening with no-touch activation:
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are within close proximity
of the back of the vehicle, the hazard lights will blink and a chime will sound for
about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart Power Liftgate is about to open.
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening
the Smart Power Liftgate.
The Smart Power Liftgate feature is OFF by default.
To enable the Smart Power Liftgate, go to User
Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes.
Smart Key:
Using the Smart Key fob to automatically to open
the Smart Power Liftgate*, press and hold the
Smart Key Liftgate button A. Press again and
hold to close.
OTHER KEY FE AT URE S
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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