2023 KIA STINGER instrument panel

VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Drive Mode Integrated Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Instrument Cluster LCD Modes* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
User Settings* - Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service Interval Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Following Assist (LFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear View Monitor (RVM)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Surround View Monitor (SVM)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Forward*/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Head-Up Display (HUD)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DRIVER’S PANEL
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) / Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Instrument Cluster Control (Instrument Panel Dimmer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Folding Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reverse Parking Aid Function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Heated Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Auto Door Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Engine Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
High Beam Assist (HBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windshield Wipers & Washers / Lifting Wipers (Wiper Service Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Tilt / Telescoping Steering Wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Wheel*
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Heated Steering Wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 .
REMINDERS:
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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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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 .
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REMINDER: To prevent discharge from the bat ter y, do not adjust when the engine is OFF .Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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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
(Located in center console in front of gearshift)
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Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†1 7
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Wireless Charging Video
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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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REMINDERS:
•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 .
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 .
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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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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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