KIA STINGER 2021 Owners Manual

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Various drive situations, which you
may encounter in SMART mode
The drive mode automatically
changes to ECO mode after a cer-
tain period of time, when you gen-
tly depress the accelerator pedal
(Your drive is categorized to be
mild.).
The drive mode automatically
changes from SMART ECO mode
to SMART COMFORT mode after
a certain period of time, when you
sharply or repetitively depress the
accelerator pedal.
The drive mode automatically
changes to SMART COMFORT
mode with the same driving pat-
terns, when the vehicle starts to
drive on an upward slope of a cer-
tain angle. The drive mode auto-
matically returns to SMART ECO
mode, when the vehicle enters a
leveled road. The drive mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT, when
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle
or repetitively operate the steering
wheel (Your driving is categorized
to be sporty.). In this mode, your
vehicle drives in a lower gear for
abrupt accelerating/decelerating
and increases the engine brake
performance.
You may still sense the engine
brake performance, even when you
release the accelerator pedal in
SMART SPORT mode. It is
because your vehicle remains in a
lower gear over a certain period of
time.
The drive mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT mode
only in dynamic driving situations.
In most of the normal driving situa-
tions, the drive mode sets to be
either in SMART ECO mode or in
SMART COMFORT mode.Limitation of SMART mode
The SMART mode may be limited in
following situations. (The OFF indica-
tor illuminates in those situations.)
The driver manually moves the
shift lever : It deactivates SMART
mode.
The cruise control is activated :
The cruise system may deactivate
the SMART mode. (SMART mode
is not automatically deactivated
just by activing the cruise system.)
The transmission oil temperature is
either extremely low or extremely
high : The SMART mode can be
active in most of the normal driving
situations. However, an extremely
high/ low transmission oil tempera-
ture may temporarily deactivate the
SMART mode, because the trans-
mission condition is out of normal
operation condition.

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SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting
the steering effort, and
the engine and trans-
mission control logic for
enhanced driver per-
formance.
When SPORT mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the SPORT indicator (orange
color) will illuminate.
Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode
is desired, re-select SPORT mode
from the DRIVE MODE button.
When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to
remain raised over a certain
length of time even after releas-
ing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accel-
erating
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NOTICE
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
CUSTOM mode
CUSTOM mode enables
driver to build their own
customized mode.
Driver can choose
between different
Engine/Transmission,
Steering, Suspension,
AWD, and Active Engine
Sound settings.
To access CUSTOM mode settings
rotate the Drive Mode knob until get-
ting to CUSTOM mode. A Graphic
picture of Kia Stinger will pop up on
main screen with a setting button.
Press the setting button and change
different settings to build your own
mode.
Once the CUSTOM mode settings
are chosen they will be saved and
will remain that way until changed
again in settings.
Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If CUSTOM
mode is desired, re-select CUSTOM
mode from the DRIVE MODE but-
ton.
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode is
set to ECO mode, the
engine and transmission
control logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency.
When ECO mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the ECO indicator (green color) will
illuminate.
If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,
when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
ting will remain in ECO mode.
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NOTICE
Fuel efficiency depends on the dri-
ver's driving habits and road condi-
tion.
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When ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance
may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency.Limitation of ECO mode operation:
If the following conditions occur while
ECO mode is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
When the coolant temperature is
low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
When driving the vehicle with the
automatic transmission gear shift
lever in manual mode.
The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.

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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system is
designed to detect the lane markers
on the road with a front view camera
at the front windshield, and assists
the driver's steering to help keep the
vehicle in the lanes.When the system detects the vehicle
straying from its lane, it alerts the
driver with a visual and audible warn-
ing, while applying a slight counter-
steering torque, trying to prevent the
vehicle from moving out of its lane.
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NOTICE
Driver is responsible for being
aware of surroundings and steering
the vehicle, and safe driving prac-
tices.
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Do not turn the steering wheel
suddenly when the vehicle is
being directed by LKA system.
This can result in a sudden loss
of control and crash of the vehi-
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WARNING
LKA system is a supplemental
system and is not a substitute
for safe driving practices. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always pay attention and
drive safely.

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Do not disassemble the front view
camera temporarily for tinted win-
dows or attaching any types of
coatings and accessories. If you
disassemble the camera and
assemble it again, take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Kia dealer and
have the system checked.
When you replace the windshield
glass, front view camera or sys-
tem, take your vehicle to an author-
ized Kia dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
The system is designed to detect
lane markers using a front view
camera. If the lane markers are
hard to detect, then the system
may be limited. Always be cautious
when using the system.
When the lane markers are hard to
detect, please refer to “Driver’s
Attention”.
Do not remove or damage the
related parts of LKA system.
Do not place objects on the dash-
board that reflect light such as mir-
rors, white paper, etc. This may
prevent the system from function-
ing. You may not hear warning sound of
LKA system because of excessive
audio sound.
If you drive with your hands off the
steering wheel, LKA system will
stop controlling the steering wheel
after the hands off alarm.
Afterwards, if you drive with your
hands on the steering wheel, the
control will be activated again.✽ ✽

NOTICE
• If the vehicle speed is high, steer-
ing torque for assistance will not
be enough to keep your vehicle
within the lane. If so, the vehicle
may move out of its lane. Obey
speed limit when using LKA sys-
tem.
• If you attach objects to the steer-
ing wheel, the system may not
assist steering.
• If you attach objects to the steer-
ing wheel, hands off alarm may
not work properly.

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LKA system operation
To activate/deactivate LKA system:
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, press LKA system button
located on the instrument panel on
the lower left hand side of the driver.
The indicator in the cluster display
will initially illuminate white.
When the indicator (white) activated
in the previous ignition cycle, the
system turns on without any control.If you press LKA system button
again, the indicator on the cluster
display will go off.
The color of indicator will change
depend on the condition of LKA sys-
tem.
- White : Sensor does not detect the
lane marker or vehicle
speed is less than 40 mph
(64 km/h).
- Green : Sensor detects the lane
marker and system is able
to control the steering.
LKA system activation
To see LKA system screen on the
LCD display in the cluster, Tab to
the Assist mode ( ).
For further details, refer to "User
Setting Mode" in chapter 4.
After LKA system is activated, if
both lane markers are detected,
vehicle speed is over 40 mph (64
km/h) and all the activation condi-
tions are satisfied, a green steering
wheel indicator will illuminate and
the steering wheel will be controlled.
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WARNING
LKA system is a system to help
prevent the driver from leaving
the lane. However, the driver
should not solely rely on the
system but always check the
road conditions when driving.

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If the speed of the vehicle is over
40 mph (64 km/h) and the system
detects lane markers, the color
changes from gray to white.When the conditions below are met,
LKA system will be enabled to assist
steering.
Vehicle speed is above 40 mph (64
km/h).
Both lane markers are detected by
LKA system.
The vehicle is between the lane
markers.
If LKA system can assist steering, a
green steering wheel indicator will
illuminate.
Warning
If the vehicle leaves a lane, the
lane marker you cross will blink on
the LCD display.
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If the vehicle moves out its lane
because steering torque for assis-
tance is not enough, the line indi-
cator will blink.
If all the conditions to activate LKA
system are not satisfied, the sys-
tem will convert to Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) system and only
warn the driver when the driver
crosses the lane lines. In this sce-
nario, LDW system does not pro-
vide any steering inputs into the
vehicle for you. Accordingly, you
must take the necessary steps to
maintain control of the vehicle and
keep it within the lanes.
If the driver takes hands off the steer-
ing wheel for several seconds while
LKA is activated, the system will
warn the driver.✽ ✽

NOTICE
• Always keep your hands on the
steering wheel while driving.
• If you hold the steering wheel with
a light grip, the system may also
generate the hands off warning.
If the driver still does not have their
hands on the steering wheel after
several seconds, the system will only
warn the driver when the driver
crosses the lane lines. In this sce-
nario, the system does not provide
any steering inputs into the vehicle
for you. Accordingly, you must take
the necessary steps to maintain con-
trol of the vehicle and keep it within
the lanes.
However, if the driver has their hands
on the steering wheel again, the sys-
tem will again provide steering inputs
if it detects the vehicle leaving the
lane.
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NOTICE
• Even though the steering is assist-
ed by the system, the driver may
control the steering.
• The steering wheel may feel heav-
ier when the steering wheel is
assisted by the system than when it
is not.
The system will be cancelled when:
You change lanes with the turn sig-
nal.
- Using the turn signal to change
lanes.
- If you change lanes without the
turn signal on, the steering wheel
control may be affected by LKA.
LKA system can transit to steering
assist mode when the car is near
to middle of the lane after system
on or the lane was changed.
LKA system can not assist steering
if the vehicle follows lane marker
too close continuously before tran-
sition to steering assist mode.
The control of ESC (Electronic
Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle
Stability Management) is activated.
The steering will not be assisted
when you drive fast on a sharp
curve.
The steering will not be assisted
when vehicle speed is below 40
mph (64 km/h) and over 110 mph
(180 km/h). Always obey all traffic
laws and drive safely.
WARNING
LKA system is a supplemental
system only. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to safely
steer the vehicle and to main-
tain it in its lane.
Even though the steering is
assisted by the system, the
driver may control the steer-
ing wheel.
Turn off LKA system and drive
without the use of the system
in the following situations:
- In bad weather
- In bad road conditions
- When the steering wheel
needs to be controlled by the
driver frequently.
The steering wheel may feel
heavier when the steering
wheel is assisted by the sys-
tem than when it is not.

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The steering will not be assisted
when you change lanes quickly.
The steering will not be assisted
when you brake suddenly.
The steering will not be assisted
when the lane is very wide or nar-
row.
The steering will not be assisted
when only one side lane marker is
detected.
There are more than two lane
markers such as a construction
area.
Radius of a curve is too small.
When you turn steering wheel sud-
denly, LKA system will be disabled
temporarily.
Driving on a steep slope or hill.Driver’s attention
The driver must be cautious in the
following situations because the sys-
tem is limited when recognition of the
lane marker is poor or limited:
When lane and road condition is
poor
- It is difficult to distinguish the lane
marker from road when the lane
marker is covered with dust or
sand.
- It is difficult to distinguish the color
of the lane marker from road.
- There is something that looks like a
lane marker.
- The lane marker is indistinct or
damaged.
- The number of lanes increases/
decreases or the lane lines are
crossing (Driving through a toll
plaza/toll gate, merged/divided
lane).
- There are more than two lane
markers.- The lane marker is very thick or
thin.
- The lane marker is not visible due
to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or
other factors.
- A shadow is on the lane marker
because of a median strip,
guardrail, noise barriers or other
objects.
- When the lane markers are compli-
cated or a structure substitutes for
the lines such as a construction
area.
- There are crosswalk signs or other
symbols on the road.
- The lane suddenly disappears
such as at the intersection.
- The lane marker in a tunnel is cov-
ered with dirt or oil and etc.