2023 KIA STINGER brake

DRIVER’S PANEL
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DRIVER’S PANEL
ENGINE
STARTSTOP
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
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Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the gear shift is in P (Park) .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key on your person or inside the vehicle .
Engine Start/Stop Button†6
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Start/Stop Button Video
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REMINDERS:
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If Smar t Key fob bat ter y is dead, you can still star t the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton with the Lock-but ton end of the Smar t Key . The Smar t Key must contact the ENGINE START/STOP but ton directly, at a right angle
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/ STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
•To use electrical accessories:
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ACC position
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton once .
–ON position
-When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again .
•When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice .
•Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position too long can discharge the vehicle’s battery
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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light* / LBA-D* / High Beam Assist*
DRL/OFFOFF or DRL OFF position
Headlight position
Tail Light position
AUTOAuto Light / LBA-D* / High Beam Assist*
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle .
Low Beam Assist-Dynamic (LBA-D) / Dynamic Bending Light (DBL)* – LBA can help improve visibility during nighttime driving by aiming the low-beam headlights toward the direction the vehicle is moving . LBA controls the aiming direction based on steering angle and speed .
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, LBA will activate .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . The lights will be on automatically unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Switch is in the DRL OFF position
•Engine is turned off
Headlight / High Beam Lever Operation
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Rotate lever switch to change the headlight function:
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Press lever away from you to turn high beam headlights ON
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Pull lever to flash headlights/high beams
REMINDER: When the LBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the LBA is not working properly . See authorized Kia dealer for ser vice .
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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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 .
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
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Idle, Stop and Go Video
Launch Control Video
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• The ISG system is disabled when:
–A seat belt is unfastened
–The hood or a door is opened
–Bat ter y condition is poor
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The front or rear defroster is turned on
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Engine coolant temperature is low
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The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
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Emission control devices activate
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The vehicle is on a steep slope
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
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ISG is active by default at vehicle star t-up . When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
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Under cer tain conditions, the engine will restar t automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
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If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG but ton LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer
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*
REMINDERS:
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When launching, stop vehicle and keep steering wheel straight
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Brake pedal, EPB and Auto Hold must be released for smooth launching
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Always drive safely and use caution

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P
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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
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Automatic Transmission (Shift by Cable* / Shift by Wire*)
and Manual Shift Mode (Shift by Cable only)
(Paddles on rear side of steering wheel)
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Automatic Transmission Control (Shift by Wire) Video
Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters
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Paddle Shifters
•Press the Unlock but ton 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
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REMINDERS:
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Press and hold the [+} right paddle shifter to return to Automatic mode (Shift by Wire* only)
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When in Manual Shift mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
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When in P (Park), if the Unlock but ton is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
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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
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If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant 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
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Paddle Shifters: With the gear shift in Drive, pull the paddle shifter to manually change gears .
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift*
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift*

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 standby .
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 .
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PSee section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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Auto Hold
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REMINDERS:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not rely solely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped . Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
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P
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HOLD
DRIVE MODE
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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 brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (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 is OFF .
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
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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
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When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
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If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
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The EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is turned ON
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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
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The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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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
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EPB will not release unless the hood, liftgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
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66STINGER FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
‡ If equipped .A . See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule .B . If necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replaceC . Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95/AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher . For owners who do not use good qualit y gasolines including fuel additives regularly, and have problems star ting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bot tle of additives should be added to the fuel tank at ever y 8,000 miles . Additives are available from an authorized Kia dealer . Do not mix with other additives .D . Check the engine oil level and leaks when stopping for fuel or before star ting a long trip . As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis . The engine oil change inter val for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine specification . If the recommended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe operating conditions .
STINGER 3.3L TURBO-GDI
MAINTENANCE
P=Per form R=Replace I=InspectB
(up to 60,000 miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS6,00012,00018,00024,000
Add fuel additiveCPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPP
Engine oil and filter (Full Synthetic Oil)DRRRR
Battery conditionIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
Brake discs and padsIIII
Vacuum hoseIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIII
Exhaust systemIIII
Climate control air filterIRIR
Brake fluidIIII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseII
Air cleaner filter (engine)IR
Drive shafts and bootsII
Propeller shaftII
Fuel tank air filter