warning KIA STINGER 2023 Features and Functions Guide

STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel*† 19
To adjust the Steering Wheel manually, push the lock-release lever A down and adjust to the desired angle B and distance C .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel in place .
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle . See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Heated Steering Wheel*
While the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, press D to turn the steering wheel heater ON . The button indicator will illuminate .
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when the button is pressed again to deactivate .D
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off . The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time .

It may be helpful to pull/push the bot tom of the Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle .
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Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Android Auto™ compatible smartphone setup – Download the Android Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store .†2 Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device .
Cable Connection setup for Android Auto™†2:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2 . Press DEVICE CONNECTION, select Android Auto™ and then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO™ . Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Android Auto™
3 . Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your phone
4 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button, where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
Cable Connection setup for Apple CarPlay®†2:
1 . Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone® with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your iPhone®
2 . Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
3 . Press DEVICE CONNECTION on the screen and select Apple CarPlay®
4 . Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY® . Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5 . From the audio head unit home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
Android Auto™†2 / Apple CarPlay® Setup†2
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death . The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle .
Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information .
If Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Randomly Disconnects:
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Ensure the USB cable is cer tified by the phone manufacturer for both power and data
•Clean the phone’s por t, which the USB cable connects to, as instructed by the phone’s manufacturer
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The Phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB por t
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Visit the phone manufacturer ’s website for Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® app concerns
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•Android Auto™ compatibilit y requirements for connection:
–Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)
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USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)
• A p p l e C a r P l a y® compatibilit y requirements for connection:
–Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): iOS soft ware 8 .0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
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It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release

Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Infotainment System
Quick Reference Guide .
How to Place a Call
There are two options for placing a call:
•Option 1: Press on the Talk button B . Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
•Option 2: Press the Call button C to place a call using the touchscreen
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command .
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names . Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts, listed below . To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips .
•Use full names (first and last names) vs . short or single-syllable names (“John Smith” vs .“Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs .“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc .)
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs .“ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Smith” vs .“Dr . Smith”)
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Voice Recognition Tips Video
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The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices . See the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
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During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phone book download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
•When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation . The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
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Always wait for the BEEP before speaking any commands
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Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C; open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
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Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Kia Access†1 App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the Kia Access App . Once you download the app, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia
Connect link Activation page) . Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app .
Download the Kia Access App by clicking this dynamic QR code . Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes .
Kia Access App Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide . Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes .
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355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKS REMOTE STARTFind My Car
Kia Access†1 App Features Guide
The Kia Access App Features Guide helps you
utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to set up and use each feature and adjust various settings . Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate
•Schedule Service
Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e .g ., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation . Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command .
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only . Actual App screen and functionality may vary .
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts . See Kia Connect Terms of Service at owners .kia .com for more information .
For further Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide .
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•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect . If these conditions are not met, remote command may not execute or may take a long time . It will also affect voice commands such as navigation POI or address search
•To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•When Remote Star t is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
•The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on . You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
•To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update .kia .com/US/EN/Main . Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge .
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Kia Connect†1 with Navigation†9 — FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 6/Media (Multimedia
USB, Bluetooth® Audio)
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration .
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts . See Kia Connect Terms of Service at owners .kia .com for more information .
For further Kia Connect with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide . For other audio system information, see pages 36-41 .
Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings, press the SETUP key on the audio head unit . Select the on-screen SOUND button, then select the menu item (Position, Volume Levels, Tone, Priority, Navigation, Advanced, Default) .Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings .
Radio Presets – To save a preset, press and hold the desired slot or star button H
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SiriusXM Smart Favorites - In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM, then select any of the first ten favorites . During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program . Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast .
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Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust VolumePress to go to Custom (Set) Menu
Press to display the MAP screen for the current position modePress to display the NAV screen to set destination and route Press to display SETUP/Settings mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/files
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Kia Connect with Navigation Video
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•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
-When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc .), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to . For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
-When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume . If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
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When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
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This system suppor ts Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® (USB connection only)
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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
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At any time, you can interrupt Kia Connect Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton on the steering wheel
•To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update .kia .com/ . Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge
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REMINDERS:
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To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
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Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
Navigation System Updates Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video

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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Multimedia USB Ports, Power Outlets & USB Charger Ports
Power Outlets A : Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet .
Multimedia Ports B : Use the USB port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect USB audio devices and smartphones .
USB Charger Port (on back of center console): Devices can be recharged using a USB cable . The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger .
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Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
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The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
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USB data por t is located next to the Power Outlets B . USB Charger does not suppor t data transfer
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REMINDERS:
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Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) may cause the bat ter y to discharge
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Only use manufacturer cables that came with your device as third par t y cables may cause damage to the device . It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release
Digital Clock - Infotainment System
Select SETUP key on the infotainment system . Press General and then scroll to and select DATE/TIME, and adjust .
Refer to the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information .
REMINDERS:
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Daylight Saving must be enabled or disabled in the Clock Set tings screen .
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To access manual date and time set ting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Set tings
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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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• 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 .
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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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Automatic Transmission (Shift by Cable* / Shift by Wire*)
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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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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 .
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[–]: Manual Mode Downshift*

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See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A . Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (Drive) .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch A , with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure that the indicator light is OFF .
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
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If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
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The EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily or remains continuously lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
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The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB . These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
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EPB will not release unless the hood, liftgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
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SEATING
SeatbackLumbar / Power Seat-back Bolster Control*Seat Cushion Extension*SeatSeat Cushion
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat† 13
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat, Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion tilt up/down, Seatback forward/backward, Lumbar up/down/forward/backward or Seat Cushion Extension forward/backward .
REMINDER: Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
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