Kia Stonic (2018 year). Instruction — part 13

WARNING

Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch

the luggage net, ALWAYS keep your

face and body out of the luggage

net’s recoil path. DO NOT use when

the strap has visible signs of wear or

damage.

Luggage board (if equipped)

You can place a first aid kit, a reflector

triangle, tools, etc. in the box for easy

access.

1. Grasp the handle on the top of the

cover and lift it.

2. Fold the rear part of luggage board

frontward.

3. Lift up luggage board frontward

(Luggage board stand itself)

Increase cargo space (if

equipped)

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If you want to increase cargo space,

1. Grasp the handle on the top of the

cover and lift it

2. Fold the rear part of the luggage

board frontward

3. Pull the luggage board hinge to the

end of sliding slot and it will fall

down lower to increase cargo

space.

4. Slide it frontward (refer to the

above pictures)

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INTERIOR FEATURES

Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

For the cigarette lighter to work, the

ignition switch must be in the ACC posi‐

tion or the ON position.

To use the cigarette lighter, push it all

the way into its socket. When the ele‐

ment has heated, the lighter will pop

out to the ready position.

Kia recommends to use parts for re‐

placement from an authorized Kia deal‐

er/service partner.

WARNING

• Do not hold the lighter in after it is

already heated because it will

overheat.

• If the lighter does not pop out

within 30 seconds, remove it to

prevent overheating.

• Do not insert foreign objects into

the socket of the cigarette lighter.

It may damage the cigarette light‐

er.

CAUTION

The use of plug-in accessories (sha‐

vers, hand-held vacuums, and coffee

pots, etc.) may damage the socket

or cause electrical failure.

Ashtray (if equipped)

To use the ashtray, open the cover.

To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it

out.

Use the ashtray by leaning it to the cup

holder right beside.

WARNING

n Ashtray use

• Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays

as waste receptacles.

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• Putting lit cigarettes or matches in

an ashtray with other combustible

materials may cause a fire.

Cup holder

WARNING

n Hot liquids

• Do not place uncovered cups with

hot liquid in the cup holder while

the vehicle is in motion. If the hot

liquid spills, you burn yourself.

Such a burn to the driver could

lead to loss of control of the vehi‐

cle.

• To reduce the risk of personal in‐

jury in the event of sudden stop or

collision, do not place uncovered or

unsecured bottles, glasses, cans,

etc., in the cup holder while the

vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Keep cans or bottles out of direct

sun light and do not put them in a

vehicle that is heated up. It may ex‐

plode.

NOTICE

• Keep your drinks sealed while driv‐

ing to prevent spilling your drink. If

liquid spills, it may get into the ve‐

hicle's electrical/electronic system

and damage electrical/ electronic

parts.

• When cleaning spilled liquids, do

not dry the cup holder at high

temperature. This may damage

the cup holder.

Cups or small beverage cans may be

placed in the cup holders.

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Sunvisor

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4

Use the sunvisor to shield direct light

through the front or side windows.

To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.

To use the sunvisor for the side win‐

dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from

the bracket (1) and swing it to the side

(2).

To use the vanity mirror, pull down the

visor and slide the mirror cover (3).

The ticket holder (4) is provided for

holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)

WARNING

For your safety, do not obstruct

your vision when using the sunvisor.

Seat warmer (if equipped)

■ Front seat

The seat warmer is provided to warm

the front seats during cold weather.

With the ignition switch in the ON posi‐

tion, push either of the switches to

warm the driver's seat or the front

passenger's seat.

During mild weather or under condi‐

tions where the operation of the seat

warmer is not needed, keep the

switches in the OFF position.

• Each time you press the switch, the

temperature setting of the seat will

change as follows :

- Front seat

OFF→HIGH(

)→MIDDLE(

)→LOW(

)

→

• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF

position whenever the ignition switch

is turned on.

NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in the

ON position, the heating system in

the seat turns off or on automati‐

cally depending on the seat temper‐

ature.

CAUTION

• When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such as

paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and

gasoline. Doing so may damage

the surface of the heater or seats.

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• To prevent overheating the seat

warmer, do not place anything on

the seats that insulates against

heat, such as blankets, cushions or

seat covers while the seat warmer

is in operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp ob‐

jects on seats equipped with seat

warmers. Damage to the seat

warming components could occur.

• Do not change the seat cover. It

may damage the seat warmer or

airventilation system.

WARNING

n Seat warmer burns

Passengers should use extreme cau‐

tion when using seat warmers due

to the possibility of excess heating

or burns. The seat warmer may

cause burns even at low tempera‐

tures, especially if used for long pe‐

riods of time. In particular, the driver

must exercise extreme care for the

following types of passengers:
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1. Infants, children, elderly or

handicapped persons, or hospital

outpatients

2. Persons with sensitive skin or

those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold

tablets, etc.)

Power outlet

The power outlet is designed to provide

power for mobile telephones or other

devices designed to operate with vehi‐

cle electrical systems. The devices

should draw less than 10 amps with

the engine running.

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CAUTION

• Use the power outlet only when

the engine is running and remove

the accessory plug after use. Using

the accessory plug for prolonged

periods of time with the engine off

could cause the battery to dis‐

charge.

• Only use 12V electric accessories

which are less than 10A in electric

capacity.

• Adjust the air-conditioner or heat‐

er to the lowest operating level

when using the power outlet.

• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause

electronic interference when plug‐

ged into a vehicle’s power outlet.

These devices may cause exces‐

sive audio static and malfunctions

in other electronic systems or de‐

vices used in your vehicle.

• Using electrical products which ex‐

ceed the limited capacity might

cause heating to the power outlet

and wiring that could lead to an

electrical breakdown.

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• Always make sure the electrical

part is firmly plugged into the

power outlet. Incomplete plugging

may cause electrical breakdown.

• Electrical products with a built-in

battery might cause current flow,

which could lead to malfunction of

the electric/ electronic device in

your vehicle. Only use electrical

products which include reverse

current prevention.

WARNING

Do not put a finger or a foreign ele‐

ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet

and do not touch with a wet hand.

You may get an electric shock.

USB charger (if equipped)

The USB charger is designed to re‐

charge batteries of small size electrical

devices using a USB cable. The electrical

devices can be recharged when the En‐

gine Start/Stop button is in ACC/ON/

START position.

The battery charging state may be

monitored on the electrical device.

Disconnect the USB cable from the USB

port after use.

• Some devices are not supported for

fast charging but will be charged with

normal speed.

• Use the USB charger when the engine

is running to prevent battery dis‐

charge.

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• Only devices that fits the USB port

can be used.

• The USB charger can be used only for

battery charging purposes.

• Battery chargers cannot be charged.

Floor mat anchor(s) (if

equipped)

OYB047448

When using a floor mat on the front

floor carpet, make sure it attaches to

the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle.

This keeps the floor mat from sliding

forward.

WARNING

The following must be observed

when installing ANY floor mat to the

vehicle.

• Ensure that the floor mats are se‐

curely attached to the vehicle's

floor mat anchor(s) before driving

the vehicle.

• Do not use ANY floor mat that

cannot be firmly attached to the

vehicle's floor mat anchors.

• Do not stack floor mats on top of

one another (e.g. all-weather rub‐

ber mat on top of a carpeted floor

mat). Only a single floor mat

should be installed in each position.

IMPORTANT - Your vehicle was man‐

ufactured with driver's side floor

mat anchors that are designed to

securely hold the floor mat in place.

To avoid any interference with pedal

operation, Kia recommends that only

the Kia floor mat designed for use in

your vehicle be installed.

Shopping bag holder

CAUTION

• Do not hang a bag weighing more

than 3 kg (7 lbs.). It may cause

damage to the shopping bag hold‐

er.

• Do not hang the frail objects when

you drive rough road, the objects

may be damaged.

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Clothes hanger (if equipped)

To use the hanger, pull down the upper

portion of hanger.

CAUTION

Do not hang heavy clothes, since

those may damage the hook.

WARNING

Do not hang other objects such as

hangers or hard objects except

clothes. Also, do not put heavy,

sharp or breakable objects in the

clothe pockets. In an accident or

when the curtain air bag is inflated,

it may cause vehicle damage or per‐

sonal injury.

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EXTERIOR FEATURES

Roof rack (if equipped)

OYB047503

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can

load cargo on top of your vehicle.

Crossbars and fixing components nee‐

ded to install the roof rack on your ve‐

hicle may be obtained from an author‐

ized Kia dealer or other qualified shop.

NOTICE

• The crossbars (if equipped) should

be placed in the proper load carry‐

ing positions prior to placing items

onto the roof rack.

• If the vehicle is equipped with a

sunroof, be sure not to position

cargo onto the roof rack in such a

way that it could interfere with

sunroof operation.

• When the roof rack is not being

used to carry cargo, the crossbars

may need to be repositioned if

wind noise is detected.

CAUTION

• When carrying cargo on the roof

rack, take the necessary precau‐

tions to make sure the cargo does

not damage the roof of the vehi‐

cle.

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• When carrying large objects on the

roof rack, make sure they do not

exceed the overall roof length or

width.

• When you are carrying cargo on

the roof rack, do not operate the

sunroof (if equipped).

WARNING

• The following specification is the

maximum weight that can be loa‐

ded onto the roof rack. Distribute

the load as evenly as possible

across the crossbars (if equipped)

and roof rack and secure the load

firmly.

ROOF

RACK

75 kg (165 lbs.) EVEN‐

LY DISTRIBUTED

Loading cargo or luggage in excess

of the specified weight limit on the

roof rack may damage your vehi‐

cle.

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• The vehicle center of gravity will

be higher when items are loaded

onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden

starts, braking, sharp turns,

abrupt maneuvers or high speeds

that may result in loss of vehicle

control or rollover resulting in an

accident.

• Always drive slowly and turn cor‐

ners carefully when carrying items

on the roof rack. Severe wind up‐

drafts, caused by passing vehicles

or natural causes, can cause sud‐

den upward pressure on items loa‐

ded on the roof rack. This is espe‐

cially true when carrying large, flat

items such as wood panels or mat‐

tresses. This could cause the items

to fall off the roof rack and cause

damage to your vehicle or others

around you.

• To prevent damage or loss of car‐

go while driving, check frequently

before or while driving to make

sure the items on the roof rack are

securely fastened.

Side seal molding (if equipped)

OYB087006

CAUTION

Don’t step up the side seal molding

on the frame. Heavy loads on the

molding can cause deformation and

damage.

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Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-02
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AUDIO SYSTEM

NOTICE

If you install an aftermarket HID

head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and

electronic device may malfunction.

Antenna

Roof antenna

OYB046453B

Type A

OYB047453B

Type B

Your car uses a roof antenna to receive

both AM and FM broadcast signals. This

antenna is a removable type.

To remove the antenna, turn it coun‐

terclockwise. To install the antenna,

turn it clockwise.

CAUTION

• Before entering a place with a low

height clearance or a car wash, re‐

move surely the antenna by rotat‐

ing it counterclockwise. If not, the

antenna may be damaged.

• When reinstalling your antenna, it

is important that it is fully tight‐

ened and adjusted to the upright

position to ensure proper recep‐

tion. But it could be folded or re‐

moved when parking the vehicle or

when loading cargo on the roof

rack.

• When cargo is loaded on the roof

rack, do not place the cargo near

the antenna pole to ensure proper

reception.

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AUX, USB port (if equipped)

You can use the AUX port to connect

audio devices and the USB port to plug

in a USB device or iPod

®

.

NOTICE

When using a portable audio device

connected to the power outlet, noise

may occur during playback. If this

happens, use the power source of

the portable audio device.

❈

iPod

®

is a trademark of Apple Inc.

How vehicle audio works

FM reception

IONOSPHERE

AM and FM radio signals are broadcast

from transmitter towers located

around your city. They are intercepted

by the radio antenna on your vehicle.

This signal is then received by the radio

and sent to your vehicle speakers.

When a strong radio signal has reached

your vehicle, the precise engineering of

your audio system ensures the best

possible quality reproduction. However,

in some cases the signal coming to your

vehicle may not be strong and clear.

This can be due to factors, such as the

distance from the radio station, close‐

ness of other strong radio stations or

the presence of buildings, bridges or

other large obstructions in the area.

AM reception

IONOSPHERE

AM broadcasts can be received at

greater distances than FM broadcasts.

This is because AM radio waves are

transmitted at low frequencies. These

long, low frequency radio waves can

follow the curvature of the earth rath‐

er than travelling straight out into the

atmosphere. In addition, they curve

around obstructions so that they can

provide better signal coverage.

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Mountains

Buildings

Unobstructed
area

Iron bridges

FM radio station

FM broadcasts are transmitted at high

frequencies and do not bend to follow

the earth's surface. Because of this, FM

broadcasts generally begin to fade at

short distances from the station. Also,

FM signals are easily affected by build‐

ings, mountains, or other obstructions.

These can result in certain listening

conditions which might lead you to be‐

lieve a problem exists with your radio.

The following conditions are normal and

do not indicate radio trouble:

• Fading - As your vehicle moves away

from the radio station, the signal will

weaken and sound will begin to fade.

When this occurs, we suggest that

you select another stronger station.

• Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or

large obstructions between the

transmitter and your radio can dis‐

turb the signal causing static or flut‐

tering noises to occur. Reducing the

treble level may lessen this effect un‐

til the disturbance clears.

Station 2
88.1Mhz

Station 2
88.3Mhz

• Station Swapping - As an FM signal

weakens, another more powerful sig‐

nal near the same frequency may be‐

gin to play. This is because your radio

is designed to lock onto the clearest

signal. If this occurs, select another

station with a stronger signal.

• Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig‐

nals being received from several di‐

rections can cause distortion or flut‐

tering. This can be caused by a direct

and reflected signal from the same

station, or by signals from two sta‐

tions with close frequencies. If this

occurs, select another station until

the condition has passed.

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Using a cellular phone or a two-

way radio

When a cellular phone is used inside the

vehicle, noise may be produced from

the audio system. This does not mean

that something is wrong with the audio

equipment. In such a case, use the cel‐

lular phone at a place as far as possible

from the audio equipment.

CAUTION

When using a communication sys‐

tem such as a cellular phone or a ra‐

dio set inside the vehicle, a separate

external antenna must be fitted.

When a cellular phone or a radio set

is used with an internal antenna

alone, it may interfere with the vehi‐

cle's electrical system and adversely

affect safe operation of the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not use a cellular phone while

driving. Stop at a safe location to use

a cellular phone.

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