KIA Stinger (2018 year). Manual — part 13

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To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor-
mal (low beam) position when
released. The headlight switch does
not need to be on to use this flashing
feature.

High Beam Assist (if equipped)

The High Beam Assist is a system
that automatically adjusts the head-
lamp range (switches between high
beam and low beam) according to
the brightness of other vehicles and
road conditions.

Operating condition
1.Place the light switch in the AUTO

position.

2.Turn on the high beam by pushing

the lever away from you.
The High Beam Assist (

) indica-

tor will illuminate.

3.The High Beam Assist will turn on

when vehicle speed is above 25
mph (40 km/h).
• If the lever is pushed away when

the High Beam Assist is operat-
ing, the High Beam Assist will
turn off and the high beam will be
on continuously. The High Beam
Assist (

) indicator will turn off.

• If the lever is pulled towards you

when the High Beam Assist is
operating, the High Beam Assist
will turn off.

4.If the light switch is placed to the

headlamp position, the High Beam
Assist will turn off and the low
beam will be on continuously.

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The high beam switches to low beam
in the below conditions.
- When the High Beam Assist is off.
- When the light switch is not in the

AUTO position.

- When the headlamp is detected

from the on-coming vehicle.

- When the tail lamp is detected

from the front vehicle.

- When the surrounding is bright

enough high beams are not need-
ed.

- When streetlights or other lights

are detected.

- When vehicle speed is below 15

mph (24 km/h).

- When headlamp / taillamp of bicy-

cle/motorcycle is detected

The system may not operate normal-
ly in the below conditions.
• When the light from the on-coming

or front vehicle is not detected
because of lamp damage, hidden
from sight, etc.

• When the lamp of the on-coming or

front vehicle is covered with dust,
snow or water.

• When the light from the on-coming

or front vehicle is not detected
because of exhaust fume, smoke,
fog, snow, etc.

• When the front window is covered

with foreign matters such as ice,
dust, fog, or is damaged.

• When there is a similar shape lamp

with the front vehicle’s lamps.

• When it is hard to see because of

fog, heavy rain or snow.

• When the headlamp is not repaired

or replaced at an authorized deal-
er.

• When headlamp aiming is not

properly adjusted.

• When driving on a narrow curved

road or rough road.

• When driving downhill or uphill.
• When only part of the vehicle in

front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.

• When there is a traffic light, reflect-

ing sign, flashing sign or mirror.

• When the road conditions are bad

such as being wet or covered with
snow.

• When the front vehicle’s head-

lamps are off but the fog lamps on.

• When a vehicle suddenly appears

from a curve.

• When the vehicle is tilted from a

flat tire or being towed.

• When the LKA (Lane Keeping

Assist) system warning light illumi-
nates. (if equipped)

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NOTICE

• Do not place any accessories,

stickers or tint the windshield.

• Have the windshield glass replaced

from an authorized dealer.

• Do not remove or damage related

parts of the High Beam Assist sys-
tem.

• Be careful that water doesn’t get

into the High Beam Assist unit.

• Do not place objects on the dash-

board that reflect light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys-
tem may malfunction if sunlight is
reflected.

• At times, the High Beam Assist

system may not work properly,
always check the road conditions
for your safety. When the system
does not operate normally, manu-
ally change between the high
beam and low beam.

Turn signals and lane change
signals

The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues
to flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to the OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.

If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out and will require replacement.

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NOTICE

If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.

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One-touch lane change function
(if equipped)
To activate an one-touch lane
change function, move the turn sig-
nal lever slightly and then release it.
The lane change signals will blink 3,
5 or 7 times.
You can choose one-touch lane
change blinking function in “One
touch turn lamp” of “User setting”.
Refer to “User setting” in chapter 4

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NOTICE

If the turn signal indicator stays on
and does not flash, or if it flashes
abnormally, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit. The bulb may
require replacement.

Check headlight

This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb except LED lamp or circuit mal-
function) with the headlamp. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

• When replacing the bulb, use the

same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.

• If the different wattage bulb is

equipped with the vehicle, this
warning message is not displayed.

Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)

Automatic type

To ensure the proper headlight beam
is used under various conditions, the
headlight beam levels are automati-
cally adjusted depending on the
number of passengers, the weight in
the liftgate, and other driving condi-
tions.

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NOTICE

If it does not work properly even
though your car is inclined backward
according to passenger's posture, or
the headlight beam is irradiated to
the high or low position, have the sys-
tem be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace
the wiring yourself.

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Dynamic Bending Light (DBL)
(if equipped)

Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) uses
the steering angle and vehicle speed,
to keep your field of vision wide by
swiveling and leveling the headlamp.
Change the switch to the AUTO posi-
tion when the engine is running. The
dynamic Bending Light (DBL) will
operate when the headlamp is ON.
To turn off the DBL, change the
switch to other positions. After turn-
ing the DBL off, headlamp swiveling
no longer occurs, but leveling oper-
ates continuously.

If the DBL malfunction indicator
comes on, the DBL is not working
properly. Drive to the nearest safe
location and restart the engine. If the
indicator continuously remains on,
have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.

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A : Wiper speed control (front)

· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe

AUTO* – Auto control wipe

· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed

B : Intermittent control wipe time

adjustment

C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*

* if equipped

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,

move the lever to this (MIST)
position and release it. The
wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is held in this
position.

OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at

the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.

LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed

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NOTICE

If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.

WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield wiper/washer

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Auto control (if equipped)

The rain sensor (A) located on the
upper end of the windshield glass
senses the amount of rainfall and
controls the wiping cycle for the
proper interval. The more it rains, the
faster the wiper operates. When the
rain stops, the wiper stops.

To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to OFF (O) position when
the wiper is not in use.

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CAUTION

When the ignition switch is ON
and the windshield wiper switch
is placed in the AUTO mode, use
caution in the following situa-
tions to avoid any injury to the
hands or other parts of the body:
• Do not touch the upper end of

the windshield glass facing
the rain sensor.

• Do not wipe the upper end of

the windshield glass with a
damp or wet cloth.

• Do not put pressure on the

windshield glass.

CAUTION

• When washing the vehicle, set

the wiper switch in the OFF
(O) position to stop the auto
wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be
damaged if the switch is set in
the AUTO mode while washing
the vehicle.

• Do not remove the sensor

cover located on the upper
end of the passenger side
windshield glass. Damage to
system parts could occur and
may not be covered by your
vehicle warranty.

• When starting the vehicle in

winter, set the wiper switch in
the OFF (O) position.
Otherwise, wipers may oper-
ate and ice may damage the
windshield wiper blades.
Always remove all snow and
ice and defrost the windshield
properly prior to operating the
windshield wipers.

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Front windshield washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.

The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.

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• When tinting the windshield,

be careful of any fluid getting
into the sensor located in the
top center of the front wind-
shield. It may damage the
related parts.

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CAUTION -

Washer pump

To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-
ate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty.

WARNING -

Obscured
visibility

Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.

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CAUTION -

Wipers &

windshields

• To prevent possible damage

to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near them.

• To prevent damage to the

wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.

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Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is
not running.
It may cause battery discharge.

Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)

The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 20 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned off, if the
lights are in the ON position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately
5 seconds after the system in armed
stage.

Room lamp

•

: The light stays on at all times.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

WARNING -

Interior
Lights

Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark.
Accidents could happen
because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.

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Map lamp

• Press the lens (1) to turn ON the

map lamp.
To turn the map lamp OFF press
the lens (1) again.

•

(2) : DOOR mode

- The map lamp and room lamp

come on when a door is opened.
The lamps go out after approxi-
mately 30 seconds.

- The map lamp and room lamp

come on for approximately 30 sec-
onds when doors are unlocked
with a transmitter or smart key as
long as the doors are not opened.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on for approximately 20 min-
utes if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK/OFF position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on continuously if the door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ON position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

go out immediately if the ignition
switch is changed to the ON posi-
tion or all doors are locked.

- To turn off the DOOR mode, press

the DOOR button (2) once again
(not pressed).

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NOTICE

The DOOR mode and ROOM mode
can not be selected at the same time.

Front Room Lamp:
• Type A

(3): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps on
and off.

• Type B

(3): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps
on.

(4): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps
off.

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Liftgate room lamp
(if equipped)

The liftgate room lamp comes on
when the liftgate is opened.
The liftgate room lamp comes on as
long as the liftgate lid opens. To pre-
vent unnecessary battery drain,
close the liftgate lid securely after
using the liftgate room.

Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)

Opening the lid of the vanity mirror
will automatically turn on the mirror
light.

* The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehi-

cle may differ from the illustration.

Glove box lamp (if equipped)

The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened.
To prevent unnecessary battery
drain, close the glove box securely
after using the glove box.

CAUTION

- Vanity mirror

lamp

Always have the switch in the
off position when the vanity mir-
ror lamp is not in use. If the sun-
visor is closed without the lamp
off, it may discharge the battery
or damage the sunvisor.

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Door courtesy lamp

The door courtesy lamp comes ON
when the door is opened to assist
entering or exiting the vehicle. It also
serves as a warning to passing vehi-
cles that the vehicle door is open.

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WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Headlight (Headlamp) escort
function

When the headlight(light switch in
the headlight or AUTO position) is on
and all doors (and liftgate) are locked
and closed, the position light and
headlight will come on for 15 sec-
onds if any of the below is per-
formed.
• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button, the position light
and headlight will turn off immediate-
ly.

Interior light

When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and lift-
gate) are locked and closed, the
room lamp will come on for 30 sec-
onds if any of the below is performed.
• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

- When the button of the outside

door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.

Pocket lamp (if equipped)

When all the doors (and liftgate) are
locked and closed, the pocket lamp
and puddle lamp will come on for
about 15 seconds if any of the below
is performed.
• With the smart key system

- When the vehicle is approached

with the smart key in possession.

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If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-
tion.

Rear window defroster

The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the rear window, while the engine is
running.
To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
again.

Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.

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CAUTION -

Conductors

To prevent damage to the con-
ductors bonded to the inside
surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing
abrasives to clean the window.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

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1. Driver’s temperature control knob

2. AUTO (automatic control) button

3. Front windshield defroster button

4. Rear window defroster button

5. Air conditioning button

6. Air intake control button

7. OFF button

8. Fan speed control button

9. Mode selection button

10. Passenger's temperature control knob

11. SYNC temperature control selection but-

ton

12. Climate control display

13. Rear temperature control knob

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Rear seat

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Front seat

CAUTION

Operating the blower when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to
discharge. Operate the blower
when the engine is running.