check engine KIA STINGER 2021 User Guide

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Features of your vehicle
Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The EPS is controlled by a power
steering control unit which senses
the steering wheel torque and vehi-
cle speed to command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as the
vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.
When the vehicle is stationary, and
the steering wheel is turned all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel becomes
harder to turn. The power assist is
limited to protect the motor from
overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
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NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering gets heavy immedi-
ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from
the EPS relay after the Engine
Start/Stop button is turned to the
ON or OFF position.
• A motor noise may be heard when
the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The power
steering system will not operate
and steering effort can increase.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
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STEERING WHEEL

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• Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Sound (if equipped)
- If this item is checked, Blind-SpotCollision Warning sound function
will be activated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Blind-Spot
Collision Warning (BCW) system” in
chapter 5. Door
Automatically Lock :
- Enable on Speed : All doors willbe automatically locked when the
vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph
(15 km/h).
- Enable on Shift (if equipped with Automatic transmission) : All
doors will be automatically locked
if the shift lever is shifted from the
P (Park) position to the R
(Reverse), N(Neutral), or D
(Drive) position. (With the Engine
ON, it is activated.)
Automatically Unlock : - Disable : The auto door unlockoperation will be canceled.
- Vehicle Off : All doors will be auto- matically unlocked when the
Engine Start/Stop Button is set to
the OFF position.
- On Shift to P (if equipped with Automatic transmission) : All
doors will be automatically
unlocked if the shift lever is in the
parking position by pressing P
(Park) button. (With the Engine
ON, it is activated.) Two Press Unlock (if equipped)
If this item checked, the Two Press
Unlock function will be activated.
(Only the driver’s door will unlock
when unlock button is pressed
once and all doors will unlock when
the same button is pressed again
within 4 seconds.)
Power Liftgate (if equipped) - If this item is checked, the powerliftgate function will be activated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Power
Liftgate” in this chapter.
Smart Liftgate (if equipped) - If this item is checked, the smartliftgate function will be activated.
- If the power liftgate function is not activated, you cannot activate
this function.
❈ For more details, refer to “Smart
Liftgate” in this chapter.

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Features of your vehicle
Light
One Touch Turn Signal :
- Off: The one touch turn signal
function will be deactivated.
- 3, 5, 7 Flashes : The lane change
signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
❈For more details, refer to “Light” in
this chapter.
Ambient Light Brightness (if
equipped) : Adjust the brightness
of the Ambient light.
- Off/Level 1,2,3,4
Ambient Light Color (if equipped) :
Select the color of the ambient
light.
- White, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue,
Violet
Head Light Delay :
- If this item is checked, the head
light delay function will be activat-
ed.Sound
Parking Distance Warning Volume
(if equipped)
- Adjust the Parking Distance
Warning volume. (Level 1 ~ 3)
❈For more details, refer to “Parking
Distance Warning” in this chapter.
Welcome Sound (if equipped) :
- If this item checked, the welcome
sound function will be activated.Convenience
Seat Easy Access (if equipped)
- Off : The seat easy access func-
tion will be deactivated.
- Normal/Extended : When you
turn off the engine, the driver’s
seat will automatically move rear
for you to enter or exit the vehicle
more comfortably.
If you change the Engine
Start/Stop Button from OFF posi-
tion to the ACC function, the dri-
ver’s seat will return to the original
position.
❈For more details, refer to “Driver
Position Memory System” in chap-
ter 3.

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• Steering Easy Access (if
equipped)
- On (checked) : The steeringwheel will automatically move to
the top of Steering column when
leaving the vehicle and move to
the last saved position when
entering the vehicle for the driver
to enter or exit the vehicle com-
fortably.
- Off (unchecked) : The steering easy access function will be
deactivated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Driver
Position Memory System” in chap-
ter 3.
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped) : - If this item is checked, the wel-come Mirror/light function will be
activated.
Wiper/Light Display (if equipped) : If this item is checked, the
Wiper/Light Display will be activat-
ed.
Gear Position Pop-up (if equipped) : If this item is checked, the gear
position pop-up display will be acti-
vated. Icy road warning (if equipped) : If
this item is checked, the Icy road
warning display will be activated.
Lateral seat support enhancement (if equipped)
- If this item checked, it increaseslateral seat bolster support.
Service interval
Service Interval If this item checked, it displays an
alert when a specified service
interval is reached.
Adjust Interval To set the service interval reminder
time and distance.
Reset To reset the service interval
reminder time and distance.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
To use the service interval menu,
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Other features
Fuel Economy Auto Reset
- Off : The average fuel economywill not reset automatically when-
ever refueling.
- After Ignition : The average fuel economy will reset automatically
whenever it has passed 4 hours
after turning OFF the engine.
- After Refueling : The average fuel economy will reset automatically
when refueling.
❈ For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
Fuel Economy Unit - Choose the fuel economy unit.(US gallon, UK gallon)
Temperature Unit - Choose the temperature unit.(°C,°F)

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Key not detected
This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not detected
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
Press start button again
This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the Engine
Start/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Engine Start/Stop
Button system.
It means that you could start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/ Stop Button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Press start button with key
This warning message illuminates
if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button while the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
This warning message illuminates
if the brake switch fuse for stop
lamp is disconnected.
In this case, the Engine does not
start by pressing brake pedal and
Engine Start/Stop button.
If you cannot replace the fuse with
a new one and want to start the
Engine, press Engine Start/Stop
button once to ACC position. Then
press the Engine Start/Stop button
for 10 seconds in the ACC position
and you can start the Engine.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle
when the stop lamp does not oper-
ate. You should replace the fuse
with a new one immediately.
Shift to P or N to start engine
This warning message illuminates
if you try to start the engine with
the transmission not in the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position.
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NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
transmission in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. But, for your safety, we recom-
mend that you start the engine with
the transmission in the P (Park) posi-
tion.

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Features of your vehicle
Check headlights (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb or circuit malfunction) with the
head lights (high and low beam). In
this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
• When replacing the bulb, use the
same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.
• If the different wattage bulb is
equipped with the vehicle, this
warning message is not displayed.
Low Fuel
This warning message illuminates
if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning
light is illuminated, add fuel as
soon as possible.
Device in Wireless Charger
(if equipped)
If a smart phone is still left in the
wireless charging pad unattended,
even when the Engine Start/Stop
Button is in the ACC or OFF position,
a warning message will appear on
the instrument panel.
❈For more details, refer to “Smart
Phone Wireless Charger” in this
chapter.

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Features of your vehicle
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop
Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds
When the parking brake is applied,
the warning light will remain on.
When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.If the brake fluid level in the reservoir
is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check
the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For
more details, refer to “Brake Fluid”
in chapter 7). Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks. If any
leak on the brake system is still
found, the warning light remains
on, or the brakes do not operate
properly, do not drive the vehicle.
In this case, have your vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia dealer
and inspected.Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, greater pedal pressure will
be required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will require
increased stopping distance with
only a portion of the brake system
working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
illuminate with the parking brake
released, this indicates that the
brake fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.

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Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop
Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator or electrical charging system:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec-
trical charging system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop
Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pressure is
low.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-
tial catalytic converter damage
is possible which could result in
loss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may
cause damage to the emission
control systems which could
effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.

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Features of your vehicle
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter 7). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Engine
Overheating
Do not continue driving with the
engine overheated. Otherwise
the engine may be damaged.
CAUTION - Engine
damage
If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the engine oil
pressure warning light is illumi-
nated and stays on while the
engine is running, serious
engine damage may result.CAUTION - Low Fuel
Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below “E” can cause the
engine to misfire and damage
the catalytic converter (if
equipped).

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Non-operational conditions of
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning may not operate properly
when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces
(unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4. Objects generating excessive
noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within range of the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towingThe detecting range may decrease
when:
1. The sensor is stained with foreign
matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is
extremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as
ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the
sensor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than
1 m (40 in.) in height and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.
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NOTICE
The indicator may differ from the
illustration as objects or sensors sta-
tus.
If the indicator blinks, the system
should be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
When an object is 120 cm
to 61 cm (47 in. to 24 in.)
from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps intermittently.
When an object is 60 cm to
31 cm (23 in. to 12 in.) from
the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more frequently.
When an object is within
30 cm (11 in.) of the rear
bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Types of warning soundIndicator*
* if equipped