KIA STINGER 2018 Features and Functions Guide

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C
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AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODE
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(GT steering wheel shown)
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-
release lever A down and adjust the desired
angle B and distance C.
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A
up to lock Steering Wheel in place..
Quick Tip
- It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance
While the Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position, press D to turn steering wheel
heater ON. The button indicator will illuminate.
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed
again to deactivate.
Heated Steering Wheel
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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light* / LBA position
DRL/OFFOFF or DRL OFF position
Headlight position
Tail Light position
AUTOAuto Light / LBA* / High Beam Assist*
DRLOFFDRL OFF position
Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light – When the light switch is in the AUTO
Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn
ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light
outside the vehicle.
Low Beam Assist-Dynamic (LBA) / Dynamic Bending Light
(DBL)* – LBA helps improve visibility during nighttime driving
by aiming the low-beam headlights in the direction the vehicle
is moving. LBA controls the aiming direction based on steering
angle and speed.
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, LBA
will activate.
REMINDER: When the LBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the LBA is not working properly. See authorized Kia dealer for service.
High Beam Assist (HBA)* – High
Beam Assist automatically adjusts the
headlight range by switching between
high and low beams based on light from
other vehicles and road conditions.
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch
to the AUTO Light position and turn on
the high beams by pushing the lever
away from you. The High Beam Assist
indicator will illuminate.
REMINDERS:
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HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously. If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off low beams will be on continuously
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL makes it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The
lights will be on automatically unless one of the following
occurs:
§ Headlights are on
§ Parking brake is applied
§ Switch is in the DRL
OFF position
§ Engine is turned off
Headlight / High Beam Lever Operation
§ Rotate lever switch to change the headlight function:
§ Press lever away from you to turn high beam
headlights ON
§ Pull lever to flash headlights/high beams
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M I S T: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
AUTO: Auto Rain Sensing
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
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Windshield Wipers & Washers
To operate:
§ Move lever up/down to change wiper modes
M I S T: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
AUTO: Auto Rain Sensing
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
§ Pull to spray and wipe
Quick Tips
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position and the wiper switch is in AUTO mode, the wiper will automatically operate once to perform a self-check of the system
- Set the wiper to the OFF position when the wiper is not in use
- If going through a car wash, remind the attendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running. Also, disable the Smart Power Liftgate* lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrorsAuto Rain Sensing*
The rain sensor 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 turn ON the auto rain sensing wipers, move lever up/
down to AUTO.
To adjust the auto rain sensing wiper speed setting, move
the speed control switch A up/down.
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
To operate:
§ Move lever up/down for right /left turn signal
§ Slightly move lever up/down to activate one-touch lane
change signal
§ Press toggle switch A up to turn fog lights ON/OFF
REMINDERS:
-Headlights must be ON for fog light operation
- One-touch lane change signal is activated by moving the turn signal lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing. The lane change signal will blink 3 times
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To change how many times the lane change signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings in the LCD instrument cluster modes
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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CRUISE
CANCEL
RESOKSET
CRUISE
CANCEL
RESOKSET
SMART CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO VIDEO
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*
Quick Tips
The speed setting for the SCC can be adjusted under the following conditions:
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With no vehicle in front, you must be travelling at a minimum speed of 20 mph
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When following a vehicle, there is no minimum speed requirement
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle in front. It will even bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary. If the vehicle remains at a standstill for more than 3 seconds, you must depress the accelerator pedal or press the RES+/SET- button up/down to start the vehicle.
To change the cruise control mode from SCC to standard cruise control, press and hold button C. Repeat to switch back to SCC mode. (The SCC system must not be activated to change modes).
REMINDERS:
- CRUISE indicator must be ON in order to operate SCC
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The cruise control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition is ON or engine starting
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For the SCC System to operate, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 20 mph, when no vehicle is in front.
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The SCC system remains ON when ignition is cycled. The speed setting will need to be reset when ignition is cycled
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The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time. See owner’s manual for more information
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The SCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), EPB is activated and various other conditions.See owner’s manual for other conditions.
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In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not apply brakes to slow down automatically
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The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* system
allows you to set the vehicle to maintain a speed so long
as it is not limited by traffic. When traffic is encountered,
the vehicle will be slowed to maintain a set distance behind
traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
§ Press the CRUISE button A to turn system ON. The
CRUISE indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster
§ Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed
§ Press the RES+ / SET- button up/down B to set or
adjust speed
To set the vehicle-to-vehicle distance:
§ Press the SCC button C on the steering wheel.
§ Each time you press C the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
will change D, indicated by the number of bars that
appear on the display E
To cancel SCC operation: Press the CANCEL button F.
The LCD screen will display a message that the SCC
operation is cancelled.
To turn SCC system OFF: Press the CRUISE button A.
The CRUISE indicator on the instrument cluster will turn OFF.
CRUISE60MPH
(Distances are approximate and vary depending on vehicle speed)
(Display on LCD screen)
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Standard Cruise Control
A
Cruise Control ON/OFF button: Press up to turn the
cruise control ON/OFF
B Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or
increase cruising speed
B Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or
decrease cruising speed
D Cruise Control Cancel button: To cancel cruise control
setting, do one of the following:
§ Press the brake pedal
§ Press the CANCEL button
Quick Tips
- The standard cruise control system is designed to function above approximately 20 mph only
- The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine start
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* (Continued)
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A Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker
volume
Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
B Talk button: Press to activate Voice Recognition
C Receive/Place Call button: Press to place/receive/
answer incoming calls. Press to pair a phone (If no phone is
paired; UVO with Premium Navigation only)
D End Call button: Press down to end a call or cancel
a function
REMINDERS:
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the image. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
- Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering wheel mounted controls while driving
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Quick Tips
- When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
- Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phonebook entries
- Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® wireless technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another
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MODE MODE
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B
CD

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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Continued)
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio
system’s user’s guide.
How to Place a Call
There are two options for placing a call:
§ Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C to place
a call using the touchscreen
§ Option 2: Press on the Talk button B. Then say the
command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system
BEEP before speaking the command.
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice
Recognition system, below are some tips and reminders.
Improve the performance by making a few simple changes to
your phone contacts.
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents
or uncommon names. Below are other tips to optimize using
the voice recognition:
§ 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, emoji’s 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”)
Quick Tips
- During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation.The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too soft or too loud
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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 interfere with Voice Recognition
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Press the talk button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Audio Controls
REMINDERS:
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the images. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
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Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
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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.
A Audio System Mode button: Press to cycle through
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/USB Music/Aux/iPod®/Bluetooth® Audio
B Seek/Preset buttons:
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Radio Mode: Press to advance through preset stations.
Press and hold to AUTO SEEK
§ Media Mode: Press to move TR ACK UP/DOWN. Press
and hold to FF/REW
C Volume buttons: Press VOL+ / VOL- arrows to raise/
lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio (Media pauses in
some Media modes when pressed)
Quick Tips
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Pressing the Audio System Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
-Surround Sound can be turned on or off
MODE MODE
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UVO / Android AutoTM / Apple CarPlay® S e tup*
UVO Registration/Activation – To use UVO:
1. On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to
download the free Kia UVO eServices app.
2. Open the UVO eServices app and create an account by clicking
on REGISTER. After entering your information, accept the terms
and conditions to complete registration (you can also register for
an account on MyUVO.com).
3. Follow the app’s IN-CAR SETUP instructions to connect your
smartphone and complete UVO activation.
For further UVO operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual.
Android Auto™*
Setting up Android Auto™:
1. From an Android Auto™ compatible device,
download the Android Auto™ app from the
Google Play™ Store.
2. Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with
the on-screen instructions to complete setup on
the mobile device.
How to start Android Auto™:
1. Press the SETUP key on your audio control unit’s
control panel.
2. Press the Phone Projection button or
CONNECTIVIT Y button, select Android Auto™
then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO. Accept all
terms, conditions and requests on the head unit
and phone 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.
REMINDERS:
- Android Auto compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android™ 5.0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s).
- Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning® cable, latest iOS software, iPhone 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
- It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release
Apple CarPlay®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay®:
1. Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible
iPhone with the vehicle’s USB port using the
manufacture’s cable provided with your iPhone.
2. On the audio control unit's control panel, press
the SETUP key.
3. Press the Phone Projection button or
CONNECTIVIT Y button on the screen and select
Apple CarPlay®.
4. Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY. Accept all
terms, conditions and requests on the head unit
and phone in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5. From the vehicle’s home screen, select the
Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the
Apple CarPlay® supported apps.
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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RADIO
MEDIA SEEK
PASSENGERPASSENGER
AIR BAGOFF
TRACK APPS/
PHONE SETUPUVO
UVO
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio)
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further UVO operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 26-29.
Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings:
1.
Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit
2. Select the on-screen SOUND button
3. Select the menu item ( Volume Levels, Tone, Priority,
Advanced, Default, Beep)
4. Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5. Press the return button to save settings
Radio Presets – You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM radio
and save frequently used stations.
How to Save a Preset - Press and hold the desired slot. This
saves the current station in the selected slot
SiriusXM Smart Favorites - For the first ten favorite SiriusXM
channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a
song or a program segment. In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM,
then select any of the first six 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.
REMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park.
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to PowerON/OFF. Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to display UVO eServices icons
Press to enter APPS/Info menuPress to select PHONE modePress briefly to do the following: • FM/AM mode: Play the previous/ next frequency.• SiriusXM™ mode: Change the channel. • MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX ).
Press and hold to the do the following(over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency.• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio).
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to select MEDIA modeRotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/files.
Quick Tips
- Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay supported smartphones
- When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command
- At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button
- Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
- A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO eServices should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
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