2021 KIA STINGER parking brake

Introduction
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This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't tow a trailer during the first
1,200 miles (2,000 km) of opera-
tion. Do not park or stop the vehicle near
flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, and tire. Such items
placed near the exhaust system can
become a fire hazard.
When an engine idles at a high rpm
with the rear side of the vehicle in
close proximity of the wall, heat of
the exhaust gas can cause discol-
oration or fire. Keep enough space
between the rear part of the vehicle
and the wall.
Be sure not to touch the
exhaust/catalytic systems while
engine is running or right after the
engine is turned off. There is a risk
of burns since the systems are
extremely hot.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESSRISK OF BURNS WHEN
PARKING OR STOPPING
VEHICLE.

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button.........................4-17
2. Driver position memory system button .3-11
3. Power window switches ........................4-34
4. Central door lock switch ........................4-18
5. Power window lock button .....................4-37
6. Outside rearview mirror control switch..4-64
7. Outside rearview mirror folding button ..4-66
8. Fuel filler door release button ...............4-41
9. Power liftgate open/close button ...........4-23
10. Instrument panel illumination control
switch ..................................................4-68
11. BCW ON/OFF button ........................5-124
12. LKA ON/OFF button..........................5-115
13. Steering wheel ....................................4-51
14. Steering wheel tilt control....................4-52
15. Inner fuse panel ..................................7-57
16. Brake pedal .........................................5-43
17. Parking brake pedal ............................5-45
18. Hood release lever ..............................4-39
19. Seat .......................................................3-4
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver`s front air bag .............................3-60
2. Horn ......................................................4-54
3. Instrument cluster .................................4-67
4. Wiper/Washer .....................................4-122
5. Engine start/stop button .........................5-7
6. Cruise control .......................................5-81
Smart cruise control system .................5-85
7. Hazard warning flasher switch................6-2
8. Climate control system .......................4-135
9. Automatic transmission.........................5-11
Automatic transmission
(Shift-By-Wire) ......................................5-21
10. Heated steering wheel button.............4-53
11. ISG (Idle stop and go) system
button ................................................5-104
12. Surround View Monitoring (SVM)
system ..............................................4-113
13. Seat warmer .....................................4-158
Air ventilation switch .........................4-159
14. EPB (Electronic parking brake) switch..5-48
15. AUTO HOLD control button ................5-53
16. Parking Distance Warning
ON/OFF button .................................4-111
17. Center console box...........................4-155
18. USB charger .....................................4-162
19. Glove box ..........................................4-155
20. Passenger`s front air bag ...................3-60
21. Power outlet ......................................4-161
22. Drive mode control knob ..................5-108
23. ESC button .........................................5-59
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Objects
Objects carried on the folded
down seatback should not extend
higher than the top of the front
seatbacks. This could allow cargo
to slide forward and cause injury
or damage during sudden stops.
WARNING - Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the
transmission is in P (Park) and
the parking brake is securely
applied whenever loading or
unloading cargo. Failure to take
these steps may allow the vehi-
cle to move if the shift lever is
inadvertently moved to another
position.
WARNING- Cargo
Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from being
thrown about the vehicle in a
collision and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants. Do not
place objects in the rear seats,
since they cannot be properly
secured and may hit the front
seat occupants in a collision.

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Features of your vehicle
To lock a door without the key,
push the inside door lock button (1)
or central door lock switch (2) to
the “Lock” position and close the
door (3).
If you lock the door with the central
door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.
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NOTICE
Always place the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the OFF position,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows, and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door
lock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark on the handle
will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark on the handle will not be vis-
ible.
To open a door, pull the door handle
(2) outward. If the inner door handle of the dri-
ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open. (if
equipped)
Front doors cannot be locked if the
smart key is in the vehicle and any
front door is opened.
Doors cannot be locked if the smart
key is in the vehicle and a door is
open.
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WARNING
Do not pull the inner door han-
dle while the vehicle is moving.

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Features of your vehicle
Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.
Only open the hood with the vehicle
on a flat surface, engine is turned off,
shift lever placed in P (Park) position
and setting the parking brake.2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch (1) left side of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will completely
rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.
Hood open warning
The warning message will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when
the vehicle is being driven at or
above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the hood
open.
HOOD
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Features of your vehicle
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If the estimated distance is below 1
mi. (1 km), the trip computer will
display “---” as distance to empty.
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NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground
or the battery power has been
interrupted, the distance to empty
function may not operate correct-
ly.
• The distance to empty may differ
from the actual driving distance as
it is an estimate of the available
driving distance.
• The trip computer may not regis-
ter additional fuel if less than 1.6
gallons (6 liters) of fuel are added
to the vehicle.
• The fuel economy and distance to
empty may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driv-
ing habits, and condition of the
vehicle.
User Settings Mode
Description
On this mode, you can change set-
ting of the doors, lamps, and so on.
Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message appears if
you try to adjust the User Settings
while driving.
For your safety, change the User
Settings after parking the vehicle,
applying the parking brake by press-
ing the parking “P” button.OCK049140L
WARNING
Do not adjust the User Setting
while driving. You may lose your
steering control which could
cause an accident and severe
bodily injury.
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Features of your vehicle
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop
Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds
When the parking brake is applied,
the warning light will remain on.
When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.If the brake fluid level in the reservoir
is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check
the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For
more details, refer to “Brake Fluid”
in chapter 7). Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks. If any
leak on the brake system is still
found, the warning light remains
on, or the brakes do not operate
properly, do not drive the vehicle.
In this case, have your vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia dealer
and inspected.Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, greater pedal pressure will
be required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will require
increased stopping distance with
only a portion of the brake system
working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
illuminate with the parking brake
released, this indicates that the
brake fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.