2021 KIA STINGER warning

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Features of your vehicle
Floor mat anchor (s)
(if equipped)
When using a floor mat on the front
floor carpet, make sure it attaches to
the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehi-
cle. This keeps the floor mat from
sliding forward.The following must be observed
when installing ANY floor mat to the
vehicle.
Ensure that the floor mats are
securely attached to the vehicle's
floor mat anchor(s) before driving
the vehicle.
Do not use ANY floor mat that can-
not be firmly attached to the vehi-
cle's floor mat anchors.
Do not stack floor mats on top of
one another (e.g. all-weather rub-
ber mat on top of a carpeted floor
mat). Only a single floor mat should
be installed in each position.
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WARNING - After market
floor mat
Do not install aftermarket floor
mats that are not capable of
being securely attached to the
vehicle's floor mat anchors.
Unsecured floor mats can inter-
fere with pedal operation.
WARNING
Do not hang other objects such
as hangers or hard objects
except clothes. Also, do not put
heavy, sharp or breakable
objects in the pockets of the
clothing. In an accident or when
the curtain air bag is inflated, it
may cause vehicle damage or
personal injury.
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Features of your vehicle
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Luggage net (holder)
(if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the holders
located in the cargo area to attach
the luggage net.
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT
overstretch the luggage net.
ALWAYS keep your face and
body out of the luggage net’s
recoil path. DO NOT use the lug-
gage net when the strap has vis-
ible signs of wear or damage.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods
or the vehicle, care should be
taken when carrying fragile or
bulky objects in the luggage
compartment.

Features of your vehicle
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WARNING- Distracted
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 responsibili-
ty is in the safe and legal opera-
tion of a vehicle, and use of any
handheld devices, other equip-
ment, or vehicle systems which
take the driver's eyes, attention
and focus away from the safe
operation of a vehicle or which
are not permissible by law should
never be used during operation
of the vehicle.

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20 mph (30 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Smart Cruise Control with stop & go system . . . 5-85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
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. 5-93

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
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ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-104
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-104
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . 5-108
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)/
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
(RCCW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123

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. . 5-127

Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system . . . . . 5-132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-137
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
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Driving your vehicle
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Be sure the exhaust system does
not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change in
the sound of the exhaust or if you drive
over something that strikes the under-
neath side of the vehicle, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING- Engine
exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged
time. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open liftgate
Do not drive with the liftgate
open. Poisonous exhaust gases
can enter the passenger com-
partment. If you must drive with
the liftgate open proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at
“Fresh”, the air flow control
at “Floor” or “Face” and the
fan at the highest speed.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning
lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and
make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted
driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

Driving your vehicle
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WARNING- Check sur-
roundings
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
WARNING- Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.WARNING- Loose
objects
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.WARNING- Driving while
intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
as or more dangerous than driv-
ing drunk.
WARNING- Proper
footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, sandals, etc.) may inter-
fere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.

Driving your vehicle
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ON
Press the engine start/stop button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the engine start/stop button in
the ON position for an extended peri-
od of time. The battery may dis-
charge, because the engine is not
running.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/ STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position. For your safety,
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
If you press the engine start/stop but-
ton without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine will not start and the
engine start/stop button changes as
follow:
OFF ➔ACC ➔ON ➔OFF or ACC
✽
✽

NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ACC or
ON position for an extended period
of time, the battery will discharge.
WARNING- Starting
vehicle
Never press the engine
start/stop button while the vehi-
cle is in motion except in an
emergency. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.