KIA STINGER 2020 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: STINGER, Model: KIA STINGER 2020Pages: 555, PDF Size: 13.49 MB
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Warning message
The message will appear to notify
the driver if there are foreign sub-
stances on the surface or inside the
rear bumper or it is hot near the rear
bumper. The light on the switch and
the system will be turned off auto-
matically.
Remove the foreign substance on
the rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is
removed, if you drive for approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will
work normally. If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance,
trailer or carrier, or other equipment
is removed, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
It is possible to get the message with
no foreign substance on the rear
bumper, for example, when driving in
a rural or open area, such as desert,
where there is insufficient data for
operation.
This message may also activate dur-
ing heavy rain or due to road spray.
In this case, the vehicle does not
need service.
When the cargo area or other equip-
ment is being used, turn all functions
of the system [OFF].
If the system does not work properly,
a warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off. The
system will turn off automatically.
In this case, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housingis damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.
Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles
or objects in certain circum-
stances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate.
- The sensor is covered with rain, snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sen- sor is located, is covered or
blocked with a foreign matter such
as a sticker, a bumper guard, a
bicycle stand, etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original
default position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in a
liftgate, abnormal tire pressure,
etc.
- The vehicle drives in a bad weath- er such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as a guardrail,
pedestrian, animal, tunnel, etc. - A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a very fast speed.
- While changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is
different.
- When the other vehicle approach- es very close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear bumper is very high or low.
- When the sensors are blocked by other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
- When the detected vehicle also moves back, as your vehicle drives
back.
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- If there are small things like
Shopping cart, baby carriage and
pedestrians.
- If there is low height vehicle like sport vehicle.
- When other vehicles are close to your vehicle.
- When the vehicle in the next lane moves two lanes away from you
OR when the vehicle two lanes
away moves to the next lane from
you.
- When driving through a narrow road with many plants.
- When driving on wet surface.
- The vehicle is driven near areas containing metal substances such
as a construction zone, railroad,
etc.
- When the surrounding vehicle or structure is driving in a wide area
(desert, field, suburb etc.) This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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The Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
system is designed to warn the driv-
er of potentially hazardous driving
situations if it detects inattentive driv-
ing practices.System setting and activation
System setting
The Driver Attention Warning sys-tem is set in the OFF position when
your vehicle is first delivered to you
from the factory.
To turn ON the Driver Attention Warning system, turn on the
engine, and then select 'User
Settings →Assist →Driver
Attention Warning →Normal/Early'
on the LCD display. The driver can select the Driver
Attention Warning system mode.
- Off : The Driver Attention Warningsystem is deactivated.
- Normal : The Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver
of his/her fatigue level or inatten-
tive driving practices.
- Early : The Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver
of his/her fatigue level or inatten-
tive driving practices faster than
Normal mode.
The set-up of the Driver Attention Warning system will be maintained
when the engine is re-started.
DRIVER ATTENTION WARNING (DAW, IF EQUIPPED)
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Display of the driver's attention
level
The driver can monitor their driving conditions on the LCD display. - Select 'User Settings Mode' and
then 'Assist' on the LCD display.
(For more information, refer to
"LCD Display" in chapter 4.)
The driver's attention level is dis- played on the scale of 1 to 5. The
lower the number is, the more inat-
tentive the driver is.
The number decreases when the driver does not take a break for a
certain period of time.
The number increases when the driver attentively drives for a cer-
tain period of time.
When the driver turns on the sys- tem while driving, it displays 'Last
Break time'.
Take a break
The "Consider taking a break"message appears on the LCD dis-
play and a warning sounds to sug-
gest that the driver take a break
when the driver's attention level is
below 1.
The Driver Attention Warning sys- tem will not suggest a break when
the total driving time is shorter than
10 minutes.
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Resetting the system
The last break time is set to 00:00and the driver's attention level is
set to 5 (very attentive) when the
driver resets the Driver Attention
Warning system.
The driver attention warning sys- tem resets in the following situa-
tions. - The engine is turned OFF.
- The driver unfastens the seat belt
and then opens the driver’s door.
- The driver takes a break from driving that lasts more than 10
minutes.
The driver attention warning sys- tem operates again, when the driv-
er restarts driving.
System disabled
The Driver Attention Warning system
enters the ready status and displays
the 'Disabled' screen in the following
situations.
- The camera sensor is unable todetect the lanes.
- Driving speed remains under 60 km/h (37 mph) or over 180 km/h
(112 mph).
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System malfunction
When the “Check System” warning
message appears, the system is not
working properly. In this case, have
the vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning sys-
tem utilizes the camera sensor on the
front windshield for its operation.
To keep the camera sensor in the
best condition, you should observe
the followings:
- Do not disassemble camera tem-
porarily for tinted window or
attaching any types of coatings and
accessories. If you disassemble a
camera and assemble it again, take
your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer and have the system
checked to need a calibration.
- Do not locate any reflective objects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over the
dashboard. Any light reflection
may prevent the Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system from
functioning.
- Pay extreme caution to keep the camera sensor out of water.
- Do not disassemble the camera assembly or apply any impact on
the camera assembly.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset the
Driver Attention Warning system
warning sounds
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WARNING
The Driver Attention Warning
system is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always drive cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occur-
ring. Pay attention to the road
conditions at all times.
It may suggest a break according to the driver’s driv-
ing pattern or habits even if
the driver doesn’t feel
fatigued.
The driver who feels fatigued should take a break even
though there is no break sug-
gestion by the Driver Attention
Warning system.
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✽ ✽NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning sys-
tem may not provide alerts in the
following situations:
• The lane detection performance is
limited. (For more information,
refer to “Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKA system)” in this
chapter.)
• The vehicle is driven erratically or is abruptly turned for obstacle
avoidance (e.g. construction area,
other vehicles, fallen objects,
bumpy road).
• Forward drivability of the vehicle is severely undermined (possibly
due to wide variation in tire pres-
sures, uneven tire wear-out, toe-
in/toe-out alignment). (Continued)(Continued)
• The vehicle drives on a curvy road.
• The vehicle drives on a bumpy
road.
• The vehicle drives through a windy area.
• The vehicle is controlled by the following driving assist systems:
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)System
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) System
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) System
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning
(DAW) system does not detect actu-
al driver fatigue or drowsiness. The
system monitors driving and pro-
vides a warning if it detects inatten-
tive driving practices.
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get
from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see
chapter 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi- mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION
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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.