engine KIA STINGER 2018 Owners Manual

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Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. (Do not use methanol blend-
ed fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
Tighten the cap until it clicks one
time, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 15 % ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Ethanol provides less
energy than gasoline and it attracts
water, and it is thus likely to reduce
your fuel efficiency and could lower
your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS Introduction
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage, especially
in the event of an accident.

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Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
3. Gasohol containing more than 15 % ethanol.
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-
ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom-
mends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceed-
ing 15 %.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage to the fuel sys-
tem or any performance problems
caused by the use of “E85” fuel.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Never use any fuel containing
methanol. Discontinue use of any
methanol containing product which
may inhibit proper drivability.
Other fuels
Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),
MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene
(Fe), and Other metalic additives,
may cause vehicle and engine dam-
age or cause misfiring, poor acceler-
ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt-
ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion,
life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problem caused by the use
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage to
the fuel system and any perform-
ance problems that are caused by
the use of fuels containing methanol
or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful man-
ganese-based fuel additives Such as
MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not
recommend the use of gasoline con-
taining MMT. This type of fuel can
reduce vehicle performance and affect
your emission control system. The
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the
cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and damage components
of the fuel system, engine control sys-
tem and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance
of the Emission Control System. For
more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the
website (www.toptiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately may
be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive should
be added to the fuel tank at every
12,000 km (7,500miles) or every
engine oil change is recommended.
Additives are available from your
authorized Kia dealer along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
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Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regardingregistration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available. No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera-
tion. Do not park or stop the vehicle near
flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, and tire. Such items
placed near the exhaust system can
become a fire hazard.
When an engine idles at a high speed with the rear side of the vehi-
cle touching the wall, heat of the
exhaust gas can cause discol-
oration or fire. Keep enough space
between the rear part of the vehicle
and the wall.
Be sure not to touch the exhaust/catalytic systems while
engine is running or right after the
engine is turned off. There is a risk
of burns since the systems are
extremely hot.
Introduction
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS RISK OF BURNS WHEN
PARKING OR STOPPING
VEHICLE.

Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver`s front air bag .............................3-60
2. Horn ......................................................4-54
3. Instrument cluster .................................4-67
4. Wiper/Washer .....................................4-122
5. Engine start/stop button .........................5-7
6. Cruise control .......................................5-78 Smart cruise control system .................5-82
7. Hazard warning flasher switch................6-2
8. Climate control system .......................4-132
9. Shift lever.....................................5-11, 5-20
10. Heated steering wheel button.............4-53
11. ISG (Idle stop and go) system button ................................................5-101
12. 360° camera monitoring system .......4-113
13. Seat warmer/ Air ventilation switch ..............4-153, 4-154
14. Electronic parking brake(EPB) switch... 5-44
15. AUTO HOLD control button ................5-50
16. Parking assist system button……….5-101
17. Center console box...........................4-150
18. USB charger .....................................4-157
19. Glove box ..........................................4-150
20. Passenger`s front air bag ...................3-60
21. Power outlet ......................................4-156
22. Drive mode control knob ..................5-105
23. Electronic stability control button ........5-56
OCK017004N❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OCK077001/OCK077002
1. Engine coolant reservoir....................7-24
2. Radiator cap ......................................7-25
3. Engine oil filler cap ............................7-20
4. Engine oil dipstick..............................7-20
5. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-26
6. Fuse box ............................................7-54
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir......7-27
8. Air cleaner .........................................7-29
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
❈ The battery is in the luggage room.
■ ■THETA II 2.0L T-GDI Engine (Gasoline)
■ ■Lambda II 3.3L T-GDI Engine (Gasoline)

Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat adjustment - power
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so you can easily con-
trol the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.When in operation, the power seat-
consumes a large amount of electri-
cal power. To prevent unnecessary
system drain, don’t adjust the power
seat longer than necessary while the
engine is not running.
Forward and backward
Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position. When the control
switch is operated forward, the seat
cushion is slightly raised, and the
seat cushion lowered when the
switch is operated backward.
Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
OCK037004
CAUTION- Power seatadjustments
The power seating controlsfunction by electronic motor.
Excessive operation may causedamage to the electrical equip-ment.
CAUTION- Power Seating
Do not operate two or morepower seat control switches atthe same time. Doing so maydamage the power seat motor orelectrical components.
WARNING- Unattended
children
Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle. Children might
operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them.

Safety features of your vehicle
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3
Storing positions into memory
using the buttons on the door
Storing driver’s seat positions
1. Press the Parking button while the engine start/stop button is ON.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat and out- side rearview mirror and Head up
display comfortable for the driver.
3. Press SET button on the control panel. The system will beep once.
4. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) within 4 seconds after
pressing the SET button. The sys-
tem will beep twice when memory
has been successfully stored.
When recalling an adjustment mem-
ory button while sitting in the vehicle,
you can be surprised by the setting
chosen if the memory has been
adjusted by someone else. If that
occurs, immediately push the seat
position control knob in the direction
of the desired position to stop further
undesired movement. Recalling positions from memory
1. Press the Parking button while the
engine start/stop button is ON.
2. To recall the position in the memo- ry, press the desired memory but-
ton (1 or 2). The system will beep
once, then the driver’s seat will
automatically adjust to the stored
position.
Adjusting the control switch for the
driver’s seat while the system is
recalling the stored position will
cause the movement to stop and
move in the direction that the control
switch is moved.
WARNING - Driver
Position Memory System
Never attempt to operate the
driver position memory system
while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol, and an accident causing
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Safety features of your vehicle
Easy access function (if equipped)
To provide easier entry to or exit from
the vehicle for a driver, the driver’s
seat will be adjusted backwards as
far as the distance set by User
Setting on the Instrument Panel. This
occurs when the driver’s door is
opened and the Engine start/stop
button is Off with the shift lever in the
P position. If, however, the distance
between the front seat and back
seats are too close, the driver’s seat
could fail to adjust itself backwards.
The steering wheel moves to the top.
With the steering wheel moving as far
as top and as far as forward to a driv-
er on a regular basis steering wheel
identifies and adjusts its location by
itself.The driver’s seat and steering wheel
will move back to its original position
when a driver closes a driver’s door
with a smart key in his pocket and
the engine start/stop button is in OFF
or in ACC.
You can activate or deactivate this
feature. Refer to “User settings” in
chapter 4.
Driver position memory system
reset
If the Driver position memory system
reset fails to work, initialize the sys-
tem as follows.
How to initialize:
1. Stop the car and open the driver’s door with the Engine start/stop
button in ON and the automatic
shift lever in P (parking) position.
2. Pull the driver’s seat forward as far as possible and have the seatback
upright as much as possible using
driver’s seat forward adjustment
and seatback angle (recline)
movement switches.
3. Push SET button and seat fore movement switch button for 2 sec-
onds simultaneously.