KIA STINGER 2018 Owners Manual

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Temperature control(Automatic)
The seat warmer starts to automati-
cally control the seat temperature in
order to prevent low-temperature
burns after being manually turned
ON.
You may manually push up the but-
ton to increase the seat temperature.
However, it soon returns to the auto-
matic mode again.
When pushing up the switch for more than 1.5 seconds with the
seat warmer operating, the seat
warmer will turn OFF.
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON posi-
tion.✽ ✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatically
depending on the seat temperature.
Air ventilation seat (if equipped)
The temperature setting of the seat
changes according to the switch
position.
If you want to ventilate your seat
cushion, push down the switch
(blue color).
Each time you push down the but- ton, the airflow will change as fol-
lows:
▼
WARNING- Seat warmer
burns
The seat warmer may cause
burns, even at low tempera-
tures, if used over a long period
of time. Never allow passengers
who may not be able to take
care of themselves to be
exposed to the risk of seat
heater burns. These include:
1. Infants, children, elderly or disabled 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.)
OFF→ HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→→30min
60min
OFF→HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→
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The seat warmer (with air ventila-tion) defaults to the OFF position
whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.Sunvisor
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).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped) * The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehi-
cle may differ from the illustration.
CAUTION- Vanity mirror
lamp
If you use the vanity mirror lamp,turn off the lamp before return-ing the sunvisor to its originalposition, otherwise it couldresult in battery discharge andpossible sunvisor damage.CAUTION - Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solventsuch as paint thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline.Doing so may damage the airventilation seat.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat. Thosethings may damage the airventilation seat.
Be careful not to spill liquid such as water or beverages onthe seat. If you spill some liquid,wipe the seat with a dry towel.Before using the air ventilationseat, dry the seat completely.
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Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile devices.
The devices should draw less than
10 amps with the engine running. Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged peri-
ods of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater 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
plugged into a vehicle’s power out-
let. These devices may cause
excessive audio static and malfunc-
tions in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle. Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the
plug may overheat and the fuse
may open.
Plug in battery equipped electronic devices with reverse current protec-
tion. The current from the battery
may flow into the vehicle’s electri
cal/electronic system and cause
system malfunction.
WARNING - Electric shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pen, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may receive an
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USB charger (if equipped)
The USB charger is designed to
recharge devices using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be
recharged when the Engine 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 bat-
tery discharge.
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.
Wireless smart phone charg-
ing system (if equipped)
A wireless smart phone charging
system located in front of the center
console
Firmly close all doors, and turn the
ignition to ACC or IGN ON. To start
wireless charging, place the smart
phone equipped with wireless charg-
ing function on the wireless charging
pad.
For best wireless charging results,
place the smart phone on the center
of the charging pad.
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The wireless charging system is
designed for one smart phone
equipped with QI per single usage
only. Please refer to the smart phone
accessory cover or the smart phone
manufacturer homepage to check
whether your smart phone supports
QI function.Wireless smart phone charging
1. Remove any object on the smart
phone charging pad including the
smart key. If there is any foreign
object on the pad other than a
smart phone, the wireless charging
function may not operate properly.
2. Place the smart phone on the cen- ter of the wireless charging pad.
3. The indicator light will change to orange once the wireless charging
begins. After the charging is com-
plete, the orange light will change
to green.
4. You can choose to turn the wireless charging function to either ON or
OFF by selecting the USM on the
instrument cluster. (Please refer to
“Instrument Cluster” for details).
If the wireless charging does not
work, gently move your smart phone
around the pad until the charging indi-
cator light turns yellow. Depending on
the smart phone, the charging indica-
tor light may not turn green even after
the charging is complete. If the wireless charging is not func-
tioning properly, the orange light will
blink and flash for ten seconds then
turn off. In such cases, remove the
smart phone from the pad and
replace it on the pad again, or double
check the charging status.
If you leave the smart phone on the
charging pad when the vehicle igni-
tion is in OFF, the vehicle will alert
you through warning messages and
sound (applicable for vehicles with
voice guidance function) after the
‘Good bye’ function on the instru-
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WARNING - Distracted
driving
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.CAUTION - Liquid in
Wireless Smart Phone
Charger
To prevent liquid from damaging the wireless smart phone charg-ing system in your vehicle,securely close the tray coverwhen charging your phone.
CAUTION
If it is not possible to close the tray cover due to the size ofyour smart phone or becausethe tray cover has been bro-ken, do not use the wirelesssmart phone charging func-tion.
Even if you're not charging your smart phone, keep thetray cover closed at all timeswhen it is left in the tray.Driving with the tray coveropened will increase thechance of accidents andresult in injury as you're high-ly likely to get distracted bythe smart phone.
When the interior temperature of the wireless charging sys-tem rises above a set temper-ature, the wireless chargingwill cease to function. Afterthe interior temperature dropsbelow the threshold, the wire-less charging function willresume.
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WARNING - Metal in
Wireless Charging System
If any metallic object such as
coins is located between the
wireless charging system and
the smart phone, the charging
may be disrupted. Also, the
metallic object may heat up and
potentially damage the charg-
ing system. If there is any metal-
lic object between the smart
phone and the charging pad,
immediately remove the smart
phone. Remove the metallic
object after it has cooled down.

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The wireless charging may not function properly whenthere is a heavy accessorycover on the smart phone.
The wireless charging will stop when the smart key ismoved out of the vehicle withthe ignition in ON.
Charging may be temporarily interrupted when smart keydetection is activated. (whenturning on ignition, opening orclosing the doors)
The wireless charging will stop when the vehicle isturned OFF.
The wireless charging will stop when the smart phone isnot in complete contact withthe wireless charging pad.
Items equipped with magnetic components such as creditcard, telephone card, bank-book, any transportation ticketand such may become dam-aged during wireless charging.
(Continued)(Continued) Place the smart phone on the center of the charge pad forbest results. The smart phonemay not charge when placednear the rim of the chargingpad. When the smart phonedoes get charged, it may heatup excessively.
For smart phones without built-in wireless charging sys-tem, an appropriate accessoryhas to be equipped.
Cellphones that are not certi- fied for wireless smart phonecharging standards (QI) maynot be able to charge.
Self-protection features in some smart phones couldslow down or stop charging.
In some cases, the wireless charging indicator could notturn green even when thephone is fully charged.
(Continued)(Continued) Smart phones of some manu- facturers may display mes-sages on weak current. This isdue to the particular charac-teristic of the smart phoneand does not imply a malfunc-tion on wireless chargingfunction.
The indicator light of some manufacturers’ smart phonesmay still be yellow after thesmart phone is fully charged.This is due to the particularcharacteristic of the smartphone and not a malfunctionof the wireless charging.
When any smart phone with- out a wireless charging func-tion or a metallic object isplaced on the charging pad, asmall noise may sound. Thissmall sound is due to the vehi-cle discerning compatibility ofthe object placed on thecharging pad. It does notaffect your vehicle or thesmart phone in any way.

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Coat hook (if equipped)
❈This actual feature may differ from the illus-
tration.
To use the coat hook, pull down the
upper portion of hanger.
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CAUTION - Hanging
clothing
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 personal
injury.
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Floor mat anchor (s)
(if equipped)
When using a floor mat on the front
floor carpet, make sure it attaches to
the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehi-
cle. This keeps the floor mat from
sliding forward. The following must be observed
when installing ANY floor mat to the
vehicle.
Ensure that the floor mats are
securely attached to the vehicle's
floor mat anchor(s) before driving
the vehicle.
Do not use ANY floor mat that can- not be firmly attached to the vehi-
cle'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.
Luggage net (holder)
(if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the holders
located in the cargo area to attach
the luggage net.
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WARNING - After market
floor mat
Do not install aftermarket floor
mats that are not capable of
being securely attached to the
vehicle's floor mat anchors.
Unsecured floor mats can inter-
fere with pedal operation.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should betaken when carrying fragile orbulky objects in the luggagecompartment.

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WARNING
To 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 the lug-
gage net when the strap has vis-
ible signs of wear or damage.