2023 KIA STINGER steering wheel

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
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Do not attempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle .
Adjust the steering wheel angle A and position B with the switch C on the steering column . Move the steering wheel so it points towards your chest, not toward your face . Make sure you can see the instrument panel
warning lights and gauges .
After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be certain it is locked in position . Always adjust the position of the steering wheel before driving .
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel*† 19
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Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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(GT steering wheel illustration shown)
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel*† 19
To adjust the Steering Wheel manually, push the lock-release lever A down and adjust to the desired angle B and distance C .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel in place .
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle . See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Heated Steering Wheel*
While the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, press D to turn the steering wheel heater ON . The button indicator will illuminate .
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when the button is pressed again to deactivate .D
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off . The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time .

It may be helpful to pull/push the bot tom of the Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle .
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Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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(GT steering wheel illustration shown)
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Audio System Controls† 17
A Audio System MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 7/Media/Bluetooth®†3 Audio modes Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on; Press and hold to go to
Advanced Setting / Steering Wheel mode
B Seek/Preset buttons:
•FM/AM/SiriusXM® Mode: Press to advance through preset stations . Press and hold to auto seek
•Media Modes: Press to move track up/down . Press and hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
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Volume buttons: Press up/down arrows to raise/lower volume Mute button: Press to mute all audio (Media pauses in some Media modes when pressed)
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Pressing the Audio System Mode but ton for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF .
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the images . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .

Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided . Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving .
T o help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided . Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving . To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System User’s Manual . For other audio system information, refer to pages 37-42 .
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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INFOTAINMENT
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MODE MODE
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology† 2 ,17
A Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call and to mute the audio system speakers, or to pause Bluetooth® streaming media
B Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition / bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system . Press and hold to exit voice recognition
C Receive/Place/End Call button: Press to place/receive/end calls . Press to pair a phone if phone is not paired
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Custom Button H
Press and hold to select an option from the menu

Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the image . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .

Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided . Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering wheel mounted controls while driving .
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide . For Bluetooth® wireless technology FAQs, go to www .kia .com, Owners section .
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
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•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command
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Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries
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Because of differences in phone qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® wireless technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are suppor ted when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Kia Connect†1 with Navigation†9 — FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 6/Media (Multimedia
USB, Bluetooth® Audio)
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration .
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts . See Kia Connect Terms of Service at owners .kia .com for more information .
For further Kia Connect with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide . For other audio system information, see pages 36-41 .
Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings, press the SETUP key on the audio head unit . Select the on-screen SOUND button, then select the menu item (Position, Volume Levels, Tone, Priority, Navigation, Advanced, Default) .Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings .
Radio Presets – To save a preset, press and hold the desired slot or star button H
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SiriusXM Smart Favorites - In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM, then select any of the first ten favorites . During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program . Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast .
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Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust VolumePress to go to Custom (Set) Menu
Press to display the MAP screen for the current position modePress to display the NAV screen to set destination and route Press to display SETUP/Settings mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/files
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Kia Connect with Navigation Video
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INFOTAINMENT
SYSTEM
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
-When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc .), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to . For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
-When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume . If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
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When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
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This system suppor ts Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® (USB connection only)
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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
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At any time, you can interrupt Kia Connect Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton on the steering wheel
•To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update .kia .com/ . Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge
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REMINDERS:
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To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
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Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
Navigation System Updates Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video

CENTER PANEL
CENTER PANEL
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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
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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
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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*

S E AT I N G
SEATING
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 Star t/Stop button is in the ON position . Then:
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Adjust the driver ’s seat, outside rearview mirrors, settings and steering wheel positions
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Press the SET button B on the control panel . System will BEEP once
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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)
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REMINDERS:
•But ton may be hard to see if headrest is in its lowest position
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident . Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
REMINDER: Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident .
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up .
To lower headrest: Press the lock button A , then press the
headrest down .
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†7
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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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