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CENTER PANEL
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CENTER PANEL
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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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
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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
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL (SHIFT BY WIRE) VIDEO
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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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Front Seat Headrest Adjustment† 11
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up.
To lower headrest: Press the lock button A, then press the
headrest down.
REMINDERS:
§ Button may be hard to see if headrest is in its lowest position.
§
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident.
A
Driver Position Memory System*
The integrated system stores into memory the position of
the driver’s seat, outside rearview mirrors, steering wheel
positions and seat cushion extension*. To store positions
into memory, first place the gear shift into P (Park) while the
Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position. Then:
1.
Adjust the driver’s seat, outside rearview mirrors, settings
and steering wheel positions
2.
Press the SET button B on the control panel. System will
beep once
3.
Press one of the memory buttons 1 or 2 C within 4 seconds.
The system will beep twice when memory has been stored
(Located on driver’s door control panel)
REMINDER: Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident.
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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C
S E AT I N G
SE ATING
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
§ For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
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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
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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(Button located on driver’s panel, left of the steering wheel)
Fuel Door Release Button
Press the Fuel Door Release button C to open the fuel door.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.C
Sunvisor† 25
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through
the front or side windows.
Slide the sunvisor out and adjust as needed.
REMINDERS:
§ Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
§ Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
§
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
§
Do not operate the vehicle if the sunvisor is impairing your visibilitySee section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1.
Pull the hood release lever A to unlatch
the hood
2.
In the front of the vehicle, lift the hood
slightly. Push the secondary latch B inside
of the hood’s center and lift the hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the hood about halfway and then press
down to securely lock in place.(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Located inside of Hood’s center)
AB
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FE AT URE S
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MAINTENANCE
STINGER NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TURBO
‡ If equipped.A . See the Owner’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule.B (next page). And, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replaceC. If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.D. Fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depending on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
E. Front /rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water. When replacing differential oil with LSD, use only specified LSD oil.F. Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary.G. The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
See your Owner’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. Warranty may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.
(up to 60,000 miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS6,00012,00018,00024,000
Add fuel additiveCPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPP
Engine oil and filter RRRR
Climate control air filterRRRR
Battery conditionIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIII
Vacuum hoseIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIII
Drive shafts and bootsIIII
Suspension mounting jointsIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIII
Propeller shaftIIII
Exhaust pipe and mufflerIIII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseIIII
Air cleaner filterIR
Brake fluidII
Fuel tank air filter‡DII
Parking brake II
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tankII
Cooling SystemI
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connectionsI
Differential oil, rear (without LSD)E
Differential oil, rear (with LSD)E
Differential oil, front (AWD)E
Spark Plugs
Valve clearanceF
Drive belts (First 60,000 miles, then every 12,000 miles)G

Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Safety Features: No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.
1. UVO eServices: Purchase of certain new Kia vehicles includes complimentary access to UVO eServices (length of access period varies by vehicle model, trim and model year) starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After your complimentary term of UVO eServices expires, your access to UVO eServices may immediately terminate. Use of UVO eServices is subject to agreement to the UVO Privacy Policy (available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Service (available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). UVO eServices transferrable to subsequent owner during the original UVO eServices service term. Only use UVO eServices when safe to do so. UVO eServices App is available from the App Store® or Google Play™ Store. Kia Motors America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue UVO eServices at any time without prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features. UVO eServices features may vary by make, model year and trim level. Features and specifications are subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit owners.kia.com or your authorized Kia dealer. Google and logos are trademarks of Google, Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple, Inc.
2. Airbags: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt.
3. Android Auto™: Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
4. Apple CarPlay®: Apple® and Apple CarPlay® are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay® runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply.
5. Bluetooth® Wireless Technology: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc., and any use of such marks by Kia is pursuant to license. A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is required to use Bluetooth® wireless technology.
6. Driver Assist Features – Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) / Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Rear View Monitor (RVM), Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*, Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go: These features are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
7. Driver Attention Warning (DAW): Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
8. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS)/Hill-start Assist Control (HAC): No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.
9. Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Key: Always come to a complete stop before turning the engine on or off. However, if you have an emergency while the vehicle is in motion and must turn the engine off, you can turn the engine off to the ACC position by pressing the Start/Stop button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times in succession. If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the engine by pressing the Start/Stop button with the shift lever in Neu\
tral (N). With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more difficult to control.
10. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW): These systems are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
11. Front Seat Headrest Adjustment: Never attempt to adjust headrests when vehicle is in motion.
12. Google Play™ Store is a trademark of Google, Inc. ©2020 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.
13. Head-Up Display (HUD): Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
14. HomeLink®: Homelink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
15. iPhone®: iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Never use a handheld device or vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation.
16. Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any warranties about the accuracy of the information.
17. Occupant Detection System (ODS): Kia vehicles use a number of different ODS types that vary by model.
18. Power Liftgate* / Smart Liftgate*: Driving with the liftgate open may be unlawful and can draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle; if you choose to do so, keep air vents and all windows open for proper ventilation.
19. Roadside Assist: 24-hour Enhanced Roadside Assistance is a service plan provided by Kia Motors America, Inc. Certain limitations apply. Coverage details are available in the Kia Warranty and Consumer Information Manual. For access to Enhanced Roadside Assistance, a connected mobile phone via Bluetooth® within the cellular service coverage area is required.
20. Seat adjustments: Reclining the passenger seats can reduce the effectiveness of the safety restraint system and may lead to additional injury in an accident.
21. Seat belts: For maximum protection, always wear your seatbelt.
22. Seat warmers: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
23. SiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the NYSE®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. ©2020 SiriusXM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
24. Steering-wheel-mounted controls: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Remain attentive to driving and be cautious when using steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
25. Sunvisors: Sunvisor may not shield all direct light. Do not operate the vehicle if sunvisor is impairing your visibility.
26. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel: Never attempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion.
27. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Even with Tire Pressure Monitoring System, check tire pressure on a regular basis.
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