KIA Stinger (2018 year). Manual — part 8

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Features of your vehicle

If the power window switch is pulled
up continuously again within 5 sec-
onds after the window is lowered by
the automatic window reversal fea-
ture, the automatic window reversal
will not operate.
The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s win-
dow is only active when the “auto up”
feature is used by fully pulling up the
switch. The automatic reverse fea-
ture will not operate if the window is
raised using the halfway position on
the power window switch.

Power window lock button

• The driver can disable the power

window switches on the passenger
doors by pressing the power win-
dow lock button located on the dri-
ver’s door to the LOCK position
(pressed).

•

When the power window lock
button is pressed :

- The driver's master control can

operate all the power windows.

- The front passenger's control can

operate the front passenger's
power window.

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WARNING

Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to
avoid injuries or vehicle dam-
age. If an object less than 0.16
in. (4 mm) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel, the
automatic reverse window may
not detect the resistance and
will not stop and reverse direc-
tion.

WARNING

The automatic reverse feature
doesn’t activate while resetting
power window system. Make
sure body parts or other objects
are safely out of the way before
closing the windows to avoid
injuries or vehicle damage.

WARNING

Automatic reverse feature could
fail if accessorise like antenna,
etc are attached on windows
when opening or closing win-
dows.

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- The rear passenger's control can-

not operate the rear passenger's
power window.

Always double check to make sure
all arms, hands, head and other
obstructions are safely out of the way
before closing a window.

CAUTION

- Opening /clos-

ing Window

To prevent possible damage to
the power window system, do
not open or close two windows
or more at the same time. This
will also ensure the longevity of
the fuse.

WARNING

- Power win-

dows

Do not allow children to play
with the power windows. Keep
the power window lock button
(on the driver's door) in the
LOCK (pressed) position.

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Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch

the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.

Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, press the P
(Parking) button to parking position
and setting the parking brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise

the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch (1) left side of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).

3. Raise the hood. It will completely

rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.

Hood open warning

The warning message will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when
the vehicle is being driven at or
above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the hood
open.

HOOD

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Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the

following:

• All filler caps in engine compart-

ment must be correctly installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.

2. Return the support rod to its clip to

prevent it from rattling.

3.Lower the hood until it is about 12

in. (30 cm) above the closed posi-
tion and let it drop. Make sure that
it locks into place.

4. Check that the hood has engaged

properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.

Open it again and close it with a lit-
tle more force.

WARNING

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Fire risk

Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.

WARNING

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Unsecured
engine hood

Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driv-
en, causing a total loss of visi-
bility, which might result in an
accident.

CAUTION -

Hood obstruc-
tion

Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage.

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Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pressing
the fuel filler lid opener button.
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to break
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry
on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.

1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the

fuel filler lid opener button.

3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel

filler cap (2) counterclockwise.

5. Refuel as needed.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it “clicks” once. This indicates
that the cap is securely tightened.

2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it

in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.

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NOTICE

There may be an intermittent noise
near the refueling hole while the
engine is idling if the fuel cap is not
closed securely. This occurs normal-
ly with the OBD system.

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NOTICE

When refueling on unlevel ground,
the fuel gauge may not point to the F
position.
It is not a malfunction. If you move
your vehicle to a level ground, the fuel
gauge will move to the full position.

FUEL FILLER LID

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Emergency fuel filler lid release

If the fuel filler lid does not open
using the remote fuel filler lid
release, you can open it manually.
Remove the panel in the cargo area.
Pull the handle out slightly.

Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

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NOTICE

Tighten the cap until it clicks once,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator

light will illuminate.

WARNING

- Fire/explo-

sion risk

Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station facili-
ty. Failure to follow all warnings
may result in severe personal
injury, severe burns or death
due to fire or explosion.

WARNING

- Refueling

Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap. If
pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and subject you to the risk of
fire and burns.

CAUTION

Do not pull the handle exces-
sively, otherwise the luggage
area trim or release handle may
be damaged.

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WARNING

- Static

electricity

• Before touching the fuel noz-

zle,

you should eliminate

potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.

• Do not get back into a vehicle

once you have begun refueling
since you can generate static
electricity by touching, rubbing
or sliding against any item or
fabric (polyester, satin, nylon,
etc.) capable of producing static
electricity.

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Static electricity discharge can
ignite fuel vapors resulting in
rapid burning. If you must reen-
ter the vehicle, you should once
again eliminate potentially dan-
gerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal part
of the vehicle, away from the
fuel filler neck, nozzle or other
gasoline source.

WARNING

- Portable fuel

container

When using an approved
portable fuel container, be sure
to place the container on the
ground prior to refueling. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling
has begun, contact with the
vehicle should be maintained
until the filling is complete. Use
only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to
carry and store gasoline.

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Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the “Fuel requirements”
suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or the
equivalent specified for your vehicle. An
incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel system
or emission control system.

WARNING

- Cell phone

fires

Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric current
and/or electronic interference
from cellular phones can poten-
tially ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.

WARNING

- Smoking

DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.

WARNING

- Refueling &

Vehicle fires

When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once
refueling is complete, check to
make sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.

CAUTION

- Exterior paint

Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any
type of fuel spilled on painted
surfaces may damage the paint.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the
OFF position.
However, if the driver’s door is
opened, the sunroof cannot be oper-
ated even within the 30 second peri-
od.

In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freez-
ing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.

The sunroof cannot slide when it is in
the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.

WIDE SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION

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Sunroof
control lever

Do not continue to press the sun-
roof control lever after the sun-
roof is fully opened, closed, or
tilted. Damage to the motor or
system components could occur.

CAUTION -

Sunroof motor
damage

To prevent damage to the sun-
roof, periodically remove any
dirt that may accumulate on the
guide rail.

WARNING

- Roof cargo

Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.

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Sunroof open warning

If the driver turns off the engine when
the sunroof is not fully closed, the
warning chime will sound for a few
seconds and above warning illustra-
tion will appear on the LCD display.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.

WARNING

Do not allow children to operate
the sunroof. This may result in
injury to the child.

WARNING

Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.

CAUTION

Do not extend any luggage out-
side the sunroof while driving.

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CAUTION

Make sure the sunroof is fully
closed when leaving your vehi-
cle. If the sunroof is opened, rain
or snow may leak through the
sunroof and wet the interior as
well as cause theft.

WARNING

In order to prevent accidental
operation of the sunroof, espe-
cially by a child, do not let a
child operate the sunroof.

WARNING

Do not sit on the top of the vehi-
cle. It may cause vehicle dam-
age.

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Sunshade

To open the sunshade

Push the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st detent position.

To close the sunshade when the
sunroof glass is closed

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 1st detent position.
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.

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NOTICE

Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
material characteristic are normal.

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NOTICE

Only the second glass of the sunroof
opens and closes.

Sliding the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 2nd detent position, both
the sunshade and sunroof glass will
slide all the way open. To stop the
sunroof movement at any point, push
the sunroof control glass lever
momentarily.

CAUTION

- Automatic

sunroof shade

• Do not pull or push the sun-

shade by hand as such action
may damage the sunshade or
cause it to malfunction.

• Close the sunroof when driv-

ing in dusty environments.
Dust may cause a malfunction
of the vehicle system.

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When the sunshade is opened

Pull the sunroof control lever back
ward to the 1st or 2nd detent posi-
tion, the sunroof glass will slide all
the way open. To stop the sunroof
movement at any point, push the
sunroof control lever momentarily.

Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof is closing
automatically, it will reverse the direc-
tion, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass and the sunroof sash.
You should always check that all pas-
sengers and objects are away from
the sunroof before closing it.
Objects less than 0.16 inch (4 mm) in
diameter caught between the sun-
roof glass and the front glass chan-
nel may not be detected by the auto-
matic reverse glass and the glass will
not stop and reverse direction.

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WARNING

- Sunroof

Operation

When closing the sunroof, make
sure there are no body parts in
the movement range of the slid-
ing roof. Parts of the body could
become trapped or crushed.

WARNING

- Sunroof

• Be careful that no head, hands

and body parts are obstructed
by a closing sunroof.

• Do not extend the face, neck,

arms or body outside the sun-
roof while driving.

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NOTICE

If you drive with the sunroof opened
right after a vehicle wash or rain,
water may get inside the vehicle.

Tilting the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

Push the sunroof control lever upward,
the sunshade will slide all the way
open then the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

When the sunshade is opened

Push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

Closing the sunroof

To close the sunroof glass with
the sunshade

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the first detent position.

To close the sunroof glass only

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the second detent position.
The sunroof glass will close then the
sunshade close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the sun-
roof, periodically remove any
dirt that may accumulate on the
guide rail.

CAUTION

- Sunroof motor

damage

If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the
glass or the motor could be
damaged.

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Resetting the sunroof

Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Start the engine.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof

completely if opened.

3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close
(about 10 seconds) until the sun-
shade slightly moves.

Then,

release the lever.

5.Push the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follows
again:

Sunshde open

→ Glass slide open

→ Glass slide close → Sunshade

close
Then, release the lever.

When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset and one
touch open and close should be
restored.

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NOTICE

If you do not reset the sunroof, it
may not work properly.

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Electric power steering (EPS)

The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The EPS is controlled by a power
steering control unit which senses
the steering wheel torque and vehi-
cle speed to command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as the
vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.

• If the Electric Power Steering

System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

• When you operate the steering

wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.

• When the vehicle is stationary, and

the steering wheel is turned all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel becomes
harder to turn. The power assist is
limited to protect the motor from
overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.

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NOTICE

The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not

illuminate.

• The steering gets heavy immedi-

ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.

• A click noise may be heard from

the EPS relay after the Engine
Start/Stop button is turned to the
ON or OFF position.

• A motor noise may be heard when

the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.

• If the Electric Power Steering

System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The power
steering system will not operate
and steering effort can highly
increase. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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• When the charging system warning

light comes on due to the low volt-
age (When the alternator or bat-
tery) does not operate normally or
malfunctions), the steering wheel
may require increased steering
effort.

Tilt and telescopic steering

Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.

Manual type

To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3) then
pull up the lock-release lever to lock
(4) the steering wheel in place. Be
sure to adjust the steering wheel to
the desired position before driving.

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NOTICE

After adjustment, sometimes the
lock release lever may not lock the
steering wheel. It is not a malfunc-
tion. This occurs when two gears are
not engaged correctly. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.

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WARNING

- Steering

wheel adjustment

Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.

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