2023 KIA STINGER Features and Functions Guide

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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
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Rear View Monitor (RVM)†3
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental function that displays the view behind the vehicle through the audio head unit screen while the vehicle is in Reverse .
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
•Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
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Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dir t y . Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
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RVM is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures
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RVM may not display ever y object behind the vehicle
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Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up
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Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures . Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle . Always drive safely and use caution when backing up .
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Surround View Monitoring is only a supplemental system . Drivers should not rely solely on the SVM information when parking and backing up . Drivers should always pay attention and directly check the left/right and rear .
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Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
(But ton located below gear shift)
Surround View Monitor (SVM)*†3
Surround View Monitor is a parking support system that shows the areas around the front, rear, left and right sides of the vehicle via four cameras displayed onto the infotainment system screen .
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Press the Parking/ View button A to turn on Surround View Monitor . Press the button again to turn off the function
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Other view modes can be selected by touching the view icons B on the Surround View Monitor screen
•Surround View Monitor Auto On: To this feature on, go to Driver
Assistance in the Vehicle Settings > Parking Safety > Surround View Monitor Auto On . When turned on, vehicle is in D (Drive) and the Parking Distance Warning sounds, the front parking assist view is displayed
To change the SVM settings, press the onscreen settings icon C, while SVM is operating .
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Surround View Monitor (SVM) Video
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REMINDERS:
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The SVM camera is equipped with an optical lens to provide a wider range of vision and may appear different from the actual distance
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Through normal use and after washing or inclement weather, the rear camera may need cleaning . Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
•The Front View of SVM will turn off when the gear shift is moved into Park or Reverse or the Parking/ View but ton is pressed .
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RCCA is designed to detect vehicles approaching from the left and right side while your vehicle is reversing, and warn the driver that a collision is imminent with a warning message and an audible warning . To help prevent
collision, braking assist may be applied .
When the rear-corner radar sensors detect approaching vehicles from the rear left or rear right side of the vehicle A, RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B and the audio head unit .* If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, RCCA automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision .
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
•When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 5 mph
RCCA Settings:
•RCCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is turned on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the ON position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings . Press the OK button D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety . Select Rear Cross-traffic Safety and press the OK button D
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button . Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings . Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Rear Cross-traffic Safety
•Warning Timing – When in the Driver Assistance menu, select Warning Timing and one of the following:
–Normal: Maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
–Later: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)†3
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See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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REMINDERS:
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The RCCA feature can be activated or deactivated in User Set tings, under Driver Assistance, Parking Safet y
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA will remain in the previous state
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, RCCA will show a warning
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RCCA is a supplemental system . Do not rely solely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
RCCA Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the audio head unit . Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume .
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
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Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)†3
Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) A is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if an object is detected within the sensing areas in the front or rear of the vehicle when
moving forward or backing up .
When the Engine Start/Stop button is ON and the shift lever is in R (Reverse), the system is activated and the Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) button indicator is illuminated .
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REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 6 mph, the system may not activate
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When more than t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
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For ward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures . Always drive safely and use caution when backing up . For ward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object behind or in front of the vehicle

ADAS
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Head-Up Display is a supplemental system . Do not rely solely on the system, always drive safely, and pay attention to the driving conditions on the road .
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Head-Up Display (HUD)*†8
The Head-Up Display (HUD) is a semi-transparent display that projects a snippet of information from the instrument cluster and navigation system* onto the windshield glass .
To turn HUD ON or OFF, go to User Settings in the LCD Modes .
The HUD displays:
•Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information
•Road signs
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Speedometer
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SCC vehicle distance information
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Lane Safety
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Blind-spot Safety information
•Warning lights (low fuel)
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AC mode information
•Lane Following Assist information
•Highway Driving Assist information (if equipped)
•Highway Auto Speed Change information*
Head-Up Display (HUD) Settings
Drivers can adjust the HUD settings from the LCD Instrument Cluster modes in User Settings . HUD settings include:
•Enable Head-Up Display
•Display Height: Adjust the height of the HUD image on the windshield glass
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Rotation: Adjust the degree of HUD rotation
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Brightness: Adjust the intensity of the HUD brightness
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Contents Select: Activate or deactivate HUD content (TBT*, BCA , LK A , SCC)
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Speedometer Size: Choose the size of the HUD speedometer (Small, Medium, Large)
•Speedometer Color*: Choose the color of the HUD speedometer (White, Amber, Green*)
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Head-Up Display (HUD) Video
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REMINDERS:
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The HUD image on the windshield glass may not be visible when:
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The driver has poor sit ting posture
–The driver is wearing polarized sunglasses
–There is an object covering the HUD
–Driving on a wet road
–Excessive lighting inside or outside the vehicle
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Modifications made to the windshield, such as tinting or other aftermarket treatments, could affect the HUD . When replacing the front windshield glass of vehicles equipped with the HUD, owners must replace it with windshield glass designed for HUD operation . Other wise, duplicated images may be displayed on the windshield glass
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If Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information is selected as HUD content, TBT information will not be displayed on the LCD

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For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual .
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5 / Traction Control System (TCS)†5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers
. Traction Control System (TCS) can help improve traction . It is a good idea to keep both ESC and TCS turned
on for daily driving whenever possible .
Press the ESC button A to turn Traction Control System OFF/ON .
To turn both Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control System OFF, press and hold the ESC button for more than 3 seconds . Press again to turn ON .
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Electronic Stability Control Video
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REMINDERS:
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ESC is active by default at vehicle star t-up . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC indicator light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever ESC is activeA
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Instrument Cluster Control (Instrument Panel Dimmer)
With parking lights/headlights ON, press B (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the Instrument panel illumination .B
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline .
HAC automatically activates whether ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
•When HAC is active (e .g ., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator . HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while stopped on an incline
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HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
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A Pull/Press to operate driver and front passenger ’s window auto up/down
B Press to unlock/lock all doors
C Press to disable the rear passenger window controls
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
REMINDERS:
• When pressing C, the window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
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When closing windows, be mindful of any objects or persons
Button configuration may vary depending on vehicle model .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Press but ton A again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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Auto Door Lock/Unlock* will engage when gear shift is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position
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To turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock* OFF, go to User Set tings* in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes
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While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard . This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
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If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
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If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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Power Folding Outside Mirrors
D Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E Press button arrows left/right or up/down to adjust mirror position
F Toggle button left/right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors
F Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
•Smart Key lock/unlock buttons are pressed
•Outside door handle button is pressed
•Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key (if activated in User Settings)
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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When the mirror toggle but ton is in the center, press the lock but ton t wice on the Smar t Key to automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle
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To lock the mirror position, toggle but ton to the neutral (center) position
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The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smar t Key is within close proximit y to the vehicle (if activated in User Set tings)
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Reverse Parking Aid Function*
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and the vehicle is moving backwards, the outside rearview mirrors will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking .
To turn Reverse Parking Aid Function ON, press the L (Left) A or R (Right) B outside rearview mirror button (LED lit) .
To turn OFF, press button(s) again .
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
•The Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved out of R (Reverse)
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The outside rearview mirror switches are OFF (LED not lit)
REMINDER: When the but tons are not pressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
(Mirror shown is for illustrative purposes only)
Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF . Rear Window Defroster button* is located on climate control system panel .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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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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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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