power steering KIA STINGER 2019 User Guide

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Vehicle stability management
(VSM)
This system provides further
enhancements to vehicle stability
and steering responses when a vehi-
cle is driving on a slippery road or a
vehicle detects changes in coeffi-
cient of friction between right wheels
and left wheels when braking.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESC
indicator light ( ) blinks.
When the vehicle stability manage-
ment is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle
and/or abnormal steering responses
(EPS- Electronic Power Steering).
This is only the effect of brake and
EPS control and indicates nothing
unusual.
The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on a sloping road such as a
gradient or incline
Driving in reverse
ESC OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluster
EPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to
turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
goes out.
WARNING- Tire/
Wheel size
When replacing tires and wheels,
make sure they are the same size
as the original tires and wheels
installed. Driving with varying
tire or wheel sizes may diminish
any supplemental safety benefits
of the VSM system.
WARNING- Vehicle stabili-
ty management
Drive carefully even though your
vehicle has Vehicle stability man-
agement. It can only assist you in
maintaining control under cer-
tain circumstances.

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Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by pressing the ESC OFF button. It
indicates that a malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the
Electric Power Steering system or
VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light ( ) or EPS warning light
remains on, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 22 km/h (13
mph) on curves.
• The VSM is designed to function above approximately 10 km/h (6
mph) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu surface. A split-mu sur-
face is made of two surfaces which
have different friction forces.
The Vehicle Stability Management
system is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always check
the speed and the distance to the
vehicle ahead. Always hold the
steering wheel firmly while driving.
Your vehicle is designed to activate according to the driver’s intention,
even with installed VSM. Always fol-
low all the normal precautions for
driving at safe speeds for the condi-
tions - including driving in inclement
weather and on a slippery road.Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to roll
back on a steep hill when it starts to
go after stopping. The Hill-start
Assist Control (HAC) prevents the
vehicle from rolling back by applying
the brakes automatically for about 2
seconds. The brakes are released
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed or after about 2 seconds.
The HAC is activated only for about 2
seconds, so when the vehicle is
starting off always depress the accel-
erator pedal.
WARNIN
For maximum protection, always
wear your seat belt. No system,
no matter how advanced, can
compensate for all driver error
and/or driving conditions.
Always drive responsibly.

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Brake operation
• In an urgent situation, the braking
system enters into the ready status
for prompt reaction against the dri-
ver’s depressing the brake pedal.
The FCA provides additional brak- ing power for optimum braking per-
formance when the driver depress-
es the brake pedal.
The braking control is automatical- ly deactivated, when the driver
sharply depresses the accelerator
pedal, or when the driver abruptly
operates the steering wheel.
The braking control is automatical- ly canceled when risk factors dis-
appear.
The driver should always exercise
caution when operating the vehicle,
even though there is no warning
message or warning alarm.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The FCA system assesses the risk of
a collision by monitoring several
variables such as the distance to the
vehicle/pedestrian ahead, the speed
of the vehicle/pedestrian ahead, and
the driver's operation of the vehicle.
Certain conditions such as
inclement weather and road condi-
tions may affect the operation of the
FCA system.
FCA front radar / camera sensor
In order for the FCA system to oper-
ate properly, always make sure the
sensor or sensor cover is clean and
free of dirt, snow, and debris. Dirt,
snow, or foreign substances on the
lens may adversely affect the sens-
ing performance of the sensor.
WARNING
Never deliberately drive danger-
ously to activate the system as
such conduct increases the risk
of an accident.
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WARNING
The FCA is a supplemental sys-
tem and cannot completely stop
the vehicle in all situations or
avoid all collisions. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
safely drive and control the
vehicle.

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WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without the
engine running. In addition, turn-
ing off the ignition while driving
could lead to out of working
power driven steering wheel and
hard to control steering wheel.
Keep the engine on and down-
shift to an appropriate gear for
an engine braking effect.
Remember, your vehicle does not require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.

What to do in an emergency
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If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently. Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Use only a cable or chain specifical- ly intended for use in towing vehi-
cles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing hook provided.
Before emergency towing, check if the hook is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily and with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.CAUTION
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What to do in an emergency
Use a towing strap less than 5 m(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the Engine Start/Stop buttonto ACC position so the steering
wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.WARNING- Emergency
Towing Precautions
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing hook
and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause
serious injury or damage.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
In this case, contact an
authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during towing.
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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MODULE 810ACooling Fan Controller (BLDC Motor), Around View Monitor, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module,
Front/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module
MODULE 710A
IBU, ECS Unit, AWD (All Wheel Drive) ECM (Electronic Control Module), Smart Cruise Control Module,
Auto Transmission Shift Lever Indicator, Console Switch (Front/Upper), Blind-Spot Collision Warning Unit
Left Handle side/Right Handle side, Steering Angle Sensor, Steering Tilt & Telescopic Module, Multi-
Function Camera Unit, Crash Pad Switch
POWER HANDLE15ASteering Tilt & Telescopic Module
MODULE 910ADriver Air Lumbar Control Unit
MODULE 110AData Link Connector, Console Switch (Upper), Mood Lamp Control Unit
MODULE 510A
Air Conditioner Control Module, Air Conditioner Switch, Audio, Head Lamp Left Handle side/Right
Handle side, Low DC-DC Converter (Audio/AMP (Amplifier)), Electro Chromic Mirror, AMP (Amplifier),
Driver Integrated memory system Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Front/Rear
Seat Warmer Control Module
SUNROOF20ASunroof Control Unit (Glass)
P/WINDOW RH25APassenger Power Window Module, Rear Power Window Module Right Handle side
CHARGER10AFront/Rear USB Charger

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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
WASHER15AMultifunction Switch
MDPS10AMDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit (R-MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering))
P/SEAT (DRV)30ADriver Integrated memory system Control Module, Drive Seat Module
P/SEAT (PASS)30APassenger Seat Module
P/WINDOW LH25ADriver Power Window Module, Rear Power Window Module Left Handle side
MODULE 610AIBU, Low DC-DC Converter (Audio/AMP (Amplifier)), Electronic Auto Transmission Shift Lever (SBW
(Shift By Wire)), Engine Room Junction Block (RLY. 4 - Power Outlet Relay)
A/C10AAir Conditioner Control Module, Air Conditioner Switch, Engine Room Junction Block (Blower Relay)
MODULE 410AHead Lamp Left Handle side/Right Handle side, AFS Control Unit, Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device Module

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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MDPS100AMDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit
B+660AEngine Control Relay, Fuse - HORN / WIPER1 / H/LAMP H / B/ALARM HORN)
B+160AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse - IBU1 / IBU2)
B+250AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse - E-SHIFTER1 / MODULE1)
E-CVVT 140A[THETA II 2.0L T-GDI Engine] E-CVVT Relay
VACUUM PUMP20AVacuum Pump Relay
AWD20AAWD (All Wheel Drive) ECM (Electronic Control Module)
IG 220AIG2 Relay
POWER OUTLET 220AFront Power Outlet #2
POWER OUTLET 120AFront Power Outlet #1
A/C10AAir Conditioner Control Module
E-CVVT 320A[THETA II 2.0L T-GDI Engine] ECM (Engine Control Module)

Index
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Rear view monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7Recommended SAE viscosity number. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle . . . . . . 1-6
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 3-4 Driver position memory system (for power seat) . . 3-11
Front seat adjustment - power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3-22 Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Smart cruise control with stop & go system . . . . . . . . 5-84 Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Smart cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Speed setting (Smart cruise control system) . . . . . . 5-86 To adjust the sensitivity of smart cruise
control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
To convert to cruise control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
Vehicle to vehicle distance setting (Smart cruise control system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
When the lane ahead is clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane . 5-92
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-5 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Mechanical key operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Remote keyless entry system operations . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Smart key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Smart liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-138 Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-138
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-138
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 Electric Power Steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
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