2023 KIA STINGER check engine

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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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(Located in center console in front of gearshift)
Multimedia USB Ports, Power Outlets & USB Charger Ports
Power Outlets A : Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet .
Multimedia Ports B : Use the USB port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect USB audio devices and smartphones .
USB Charger Port (on back of center console): Devices can be recharged using a USB cable . The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger .
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Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
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The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
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USB data por t is located next to the Power Outlets B . USB Charger does not suppor t data transfer
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REMINDERS:
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Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) may cause the bat ter y to discharge
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Only use manufacturer cables that came with your device as third par t y cables may cause damage to the device . It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release
Digital Clock - Infotainment System
Select SETUP key on the infotainment system . Press General and then scroll to and select DATE/TIME, and adjust .
Refer to the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information .
REMINDERS:
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Daylight Saving must be enabled or disabled in the Clock Set tings screen .
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To access manual date and time set ting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Set tings
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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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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
QUICK TIPS
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*

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Smart Key with Remote Start†6
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:
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Manual-Liftgate lid will par tially open . To fully open, lift up manually
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The Liftgate unlocks when the Smar t Key is within close proximit y 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 F
G Remote Start: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet distance from the vehicle . Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A , press and hold the Remote Start button D for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle . To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again . If driver doesn’t enter the vehicle within ten minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off .
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock Button H :
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 F :
•Use to unlock/lock driver ’s door:
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Remove door handle keyhole cover with mechanical key by pressing up into slot on bottom of cover as shown I
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Insert mechanical key J and turn left to unlock driver ’s door
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Insert mechanical key J and turn right to lock driver ’s door
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Reinsert the Mechanical Key inside the Smart Key fob
•Use to lock and unlock glove box
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
Remote Start - Smart Key Video
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If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
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The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellular phone or smar tphone . To help prevent this, store each device separately
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When reinser ting 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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REMINDER: Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e .g ., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation . Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command .

Smart Power Liftgate*† 11 (Continued)
HOLD
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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 open the Smart Power Liftgate*, press and hold the Smart Key Liftgate button A . Press again and hold to close .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fob Video
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FEATURES
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The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release but ton
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The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key is within close proximit y to the back of the vehicle
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REMINDERS:
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Smar t Power Liftgate may be damaged if at tempting to open or close manually
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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 Smar t Power Liftgate lid control using the but ton inside the glove compar tment, turn off the auto rain-sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
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When not in use, keep the Liftgate Lid Control but ton in the OFF position
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Ensure all obstacles are out of the way of the Liftgate lid when operating the Smar t Power Liftgate

OTHER KEY FEATURES
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent malfunction indicator from illuminating .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
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REMINDERS:
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The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the lower par t of the driver ’s door sill
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It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
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FEATURES
•Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling
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MAINTENANCE
STINGER SMARTSTREAM G2.5L TURBO-GDI
P=Per form R=Replace I=InspectB
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‡ 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 .
(up to , miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS,,,,
Add fuel additiveCPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPP
Engine oil and filter (Full Synthetic Oil)DRRRR
#attery conditionIIII
#rake lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
#rake discs and padsIIII
Vacuum hosesIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage  bootsIIII
Suspension ball KointsIIII
Air conditioner compressorrefrigerantIIII
Exhaust systemIIII
#rake fluidIIII
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIRI
Climate control air filterIRIR
Air intake hoseII
Drive shafts and bootsII
Propeller shaftII
Fuel tank air filter

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