2023 KIA STINGER Features and Functions Guide

Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Infotainment System
Quick Reference Guide .
How to Place a Call
There are two options for placing a call:
•Option 1: Press on the Talk button B . Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
•Option 2: Press the Call button C to place a call using the touchscreen
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command .
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names . Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts, listed below . To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips .
•Use full names (first and last names) vs . short or single-syllable names (“John Smith” vs .“Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs .“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc .)
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs .“ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Smith” vs .“Dr . Smith”)
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The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices . See the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
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During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phone book download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
•When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation . The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
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Always wait for the BEEP before speaking any commands
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Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C; open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
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Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Kia Connect Activation*†1
Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1 . Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a . Press SETUP key
b . Press Kia Connect icon
c . Press Activate Kia Connect
2 . Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3 . Enter number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4 . Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone text message or email:
a . Check your text message or email for verification code
b . Open the link in your text message or email . A page will open requesting that you create your account

Note: If you already have a Kia Owner ’s Portal account using the email or phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code
c . Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, and account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT . A page will open displaying your verification code
d . Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e . Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my verification code .” A link will be provided to download the Kia Access app from your app store . After installing the app, log in and enjoy
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates .
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
Kia Connect Voice Local Search A – Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Roadside Assist B – Press to connect to a Roadside Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide .
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death . The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle .
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 .
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Kia Connect Activation Video
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Kia Access†1 App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the Kia Access App . Once you download the app, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia
Connect link Activation page) . Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app .
Download the Kia Access App by clicking this dynamic QR code . Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes .
Kia Access App Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide . Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes .
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Kia Access†1 App Features Guide
The Kia Access App Features Guide helps you
utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to set up and use each feature and adjust various settings . Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate
•Schedule Service
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 .
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only . Actual App screen and functionality may vary .
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 operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide .
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•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect . If these conditions are not met, remote command may not execute or may take a long time . It will also affect voice commands such as navigation POI or address search
•To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•When Remote Star t is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
•The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on . You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
•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/US/EN/Main . Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge .
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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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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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•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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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

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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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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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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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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 .
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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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Charge a Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on .
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Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience then Wireless Charging System
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Slide open tray cover B . Place compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad A
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Indicator light†2 1 C may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
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Once charging is complete, the orange light C may change to green
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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed and the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
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For best results, place smar t-phone on the center of the charging pad
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If wireless charging does not work, move smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber .
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled . All doors must be closed
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The smar tphone must be a compatible QI cer tified phone with QI function available . Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging . See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable . As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Per formance – Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance . Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
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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 .
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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 outside ambient temperature is too low/high
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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 .
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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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Auto Defogging System
Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield . The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed .
Auto Defogging is set ON by default . To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds (with the ignition ON; the ADS OFF icon will illuminate) . To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds .
Defrost Outside / Defog Inside Windshield
1 . Set Fan Speed to highest position
2 . Set Temperature to highest position
3 . Press the front defrost button B
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Automatic Climate Control System
Front Climate Control
A AUTO (Automatic) Climate Control
button / Driver ’s Temperature Control Knob
B Front Windshield Defrost button
C Rear Window Defrost button
D Air Conditioning button
E Recirculated Air button
F Fresh Air button
G System OFF button
H Fan Speed Control buttons
I Mode Select button
J Climate Control display on/off
K SYNC (Synchronize All Zones) Temperature Control button / Passenger’s Temperature Control Knob
Climate Control Auto Function
Press AUTO A to select full auto operation . In AUTO mode the driver and front passenger have full control of their own temperature zones . The mode, fan speed, air intake and air conditioning will activate and adjust accordingly to achieve the temperature settings for each zone .
To set temperatures:
•Tu r n A to set the driver ’s zone temperature
•Tu r n K to set the front passenger ’s zone temperature
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Pressing the SYNC button K synchronizes both climate control zones (driver and passenger) to the driver ’s temperature control .
Air Flow Modes
To select air flow modes, press the Mode Select button I :
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
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Warm or cold outside air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Continuous use of the A /C and heater may increase Energy Consumption, especially excessive use of the heater
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