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Rear View Monitor (RVM)†6
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the
view behind the vehicle through the audio head unit screen
while the vehicle is in Reverse.
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
§ Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position
§ Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
§ Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dirty. Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dirt, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
§ RVM is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures
§ RVM may not display every object behind the vehicle
§ Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up
P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODEOFF
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
See section 4 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
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website. Refer to inside cover for more information.
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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.
B
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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Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock Button G:
To unlock door(s):
§ Press button once to unlock driver’s door
§ Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
To lock all doors:
§ Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key:
§ Use to unlock /lock driver’s door:
1. Remove door handle keyhole cover with
mechanical key by pressing up into slot on
bottom of cover as shown H
2. Insert mechanical key I and turn left to
unlock driver’s door
3. Insert mechanical key I and turn right to
lock driver’s door
4. Reinsert the Mechanical Key inside the Smart
Key fob
§ Use to lock and unlock glove box
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
A
BCDE
I
G
HLockUnlock
I
Smart Key†9
A Press to lock all doors
B Press to unlock driver’s door. Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock all
doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock the Liftgate and open
manually ( The Smart Power Liftgate* will unlock and automatically open)
REMINDERS:
§ Manual-Liftgate lid will partially open. To fully open, lift up manually
§ The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key is within close proximity of the vehicle
D Press and hold more than a half a second for panic alarm. To turn off
alarm, press any button
E Press to release mechanical key I
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
To view videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website. Refer to inside cover for more information.
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QR CODE
KIA KEY FOB VIDEO
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON & SMART KEY VIDEO
§ If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start /Stop button (lock button side closest) and press to start engine
§
The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellular phone or smartphone. To help prevent this, store each device separately
§ When reinserting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
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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
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website. Refer to inside cover for more information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
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
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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.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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REMINDER: When room lamp lens is pressed ON it will remain ON, even when the map lamp switch is in the OFF position.
Automatic Turn Off Function
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 20 seconds after the Engine Start /Stop button is
turned OFF.
Map/Room Lamp Operation
Map Lamps – These lights produce spot beams for convenient use as map lamps or as personal lamps for
the driver or the front passenger. Press the buttons A to turn the map lamps ON/OFF.
Room button – Press the button B to turn the front and rear lamps ON/OFF.
Door button – When the Door button C is pressed the front and rear lamps will turn ON as follows:
§ When a door is opened or doors are unlocked
with the Smart Key, the lamps will turn ON for
approximately 30 seconds
§ If the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ACC/
OFF position and a door is open, the lamps
will stay ON for approximately 20 minutes
§ If the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ACC/
ON position and a door is open, the lamps will
stay ON
The lamps will turn OFF immediately if the
Engine Start /Stop button is turned ON or all
doors are locked.
Map/Room Lamps
§ When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
§ If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
§ Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent malfunction indicator from
illuminating.
REMINDERS:
§ The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the lower part of the driver’s door sill
§ It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
ONE-CLICK FUEL CAP VIDEO
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website. Refer to inside cover for more information.
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QR CODE
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors, move the Child-Protector Rear Door Lock located
on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors to the lock position to disable the inner door handles from
opening the rear doors.
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on rear passenger door jamb.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
§ Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling
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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