warning KIA STINGER 2021 Owners Manual

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The cruise control system allows you
to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 20 mph (30
km/h). If the cruise control is left on,
(cruise indicator light is illuminat-
ed), the cruise control can be
switched on accidentally. Keep the
cruise control system off when the
cruise control is not in use, to avoid
inadvertently setting a speed.
Use the cruise control system only
when traveling on open highways
in good weather.
Do not use the cruise control when
it may not be safe to keep the vehi-
cle at a constant speed, for
instance, driving in heavy or vary-
ing traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy
or snow- covered) or winding roads
or over 6% up-hill or down-hill
roads.
Pay particular attention to the driv-
ing conditions whenever using the
cruise control system.
Be careful when driving downhill
using the cruise control system,
which may increase the vehicle
speed.
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NOTICE
• During normal cruise control oper-
ation, when the SET switch is acti-
vated or reactivated after applying
the brakes, the cruise control will
activate after approximately 3 sec-
onds. This delay is normal.
• To activate cruise control, depress
the brake pedal at least once after
turning the ignition switch to the
ON position or starting the engine.
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING - Misuse of
Cruise Control
Do not use cruise control if the
traffic situation does not allow
you to drive safely at a constant
speed and with sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle in front.
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SMART CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
➀Cruise indicator
➁Set speed
➂Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Smart Cruise Control system allows
you to program the vehicle to main-
tain a constant speed and a prede-
termined distance to the vehicle
ahead without depressing the accel-
erator or brake pedal.
WARNING
- Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem Inadvertent Activation
If Smart Cruise Control system
is left on (CRUISE indicator in
the instrument cluster illuminat-
ed), it can be activated inadver-
tently. Keep Smart Cruise
Control system off (CRUISE
indicator off) when Smart
Cruise Control system is not in
use to avoid setting a speed
which the driver is not aware of.
WARNING
- Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem Limitations
Smart Cruise Control system
is a supplemental system and
is not a substitute for safe
driving practices. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always check the speed and
distance to the vehicle ahead.
Use Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem only when traveling on
open highways in good
weather.

Control system when it may
not be safe to keep the car at
a constant speed. For
instance.
- Highway interchange and
tollgate
- Road surrounded by multi-
ple steel constructions (sub-
way construction, steel tun-
nel, etc)
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Smart Cruise Control system has
malfunctioned.
The accelerator pedal is continu-
ously depressed for long time.
When activating the ISG mode.
When the braking control is operat-
ed for Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist(FCA)
The vehicle stops and goes repeat-
edly for a long period of time.
When the parking brake is locked. Engine has some problems.
Each of these actions will cancel
Smart Cruise Control system opera-
tion. (The set speed and vehicle-to-
vehicle distance on the LCD display
will go off.)
If Smart Cruise Control system is
cancelled automatically, Smart
Cruise Control system will not
resume even though the RES+ or
SET- lever is moved.
If Smart Cruise Control system is
canceled during a scenario that is
not discussed in the preceding
"Cancelled automatically" section,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
If the system is automatically can-
celled, the warning chime will sound
and a message will appear for a few
seconds. You must adjust the vehicle
speed by depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal according to the road
and driving conditions ahead.
Always check the road conditions.
Do not rely on the warning chime.
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To resume Smart Cruise Control
set speed:
If any method other than the
CRUISE button was used to cancel
cruising speed and the system is still
activated, the cruising speed will
automatically resume when you
move the lever up/down (to RES+ or
SET-).
If you move the lever up (to RES+),
the speed will resume to the recently
set speed. If the vehicle speed is
below 20 mph (30 km/h), it will
resume only when a vehicle is in the
front.
To turn Smart Cruise Control off:
Press the CRUISE button. (the
CRUISE indicator in the instrument
cluster will go off).
When Smart Cruise Control system
is not needed, press the [CRUISE]
switch and deactivate the system.
WARNING - Following
Distance
To avoid collisions, always be
aware of the selected speed
and vehicle to vehicle dis-
tance settings when activat-
ing your Smart Cruise Control
system.
Always maintain sufficient
braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
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The vehicle will maintain the set
speed, when the lane ahead is
clear.
The vehicle will slow down or
speed up within selected speed to
maintain the selected distance,
when there is a vehicle ahead of
you in the lane. (A vehicle will
appear in front of your vehicle in
the LCD display only when there is
an actual vehicle in front of you)
If the vehicle ahead speeds up,
your vehicle will travel at a steady
cruising speed after accelerating to
the selected speed.
The warning chime sounds and
LCD display blinks if it is hard to
maintain the selected distance to
the vehicle ahead.
If the warning chime sounds,
actively adjust the vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal
according to the road condition
ahead and driving condition.
Even if the warning chime is not acti-
vated, always pay attention to the
driving conditions to prevent danger-
ous situations from occurring.If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed:
less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) moves
to the next lane, the warning chime
will sound and a message will
appear.
Adjust your vehicle speed for vehi-
cles or objects that can suddenly
appear in front of you by depressing
the brake pedal according to the
road and driving conditions ahead.In heavy traffic
Use switch or pedal to accelerate
In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the
vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if
the vehicle ahead of you starts
moving, your vehicle will start as
well. However, if the vehicle stops
for more than 3 seconds, you must
depress the accelerator pedal or
push up the toggle switch (RES+)
to start driving.
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CAUTION
While other beeps such as the
seat belt warning sound are in
operation and override the SCC
alarming system, SCC beeps
may not occur.

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If you push Smart Cruise Control
toggle switch (RES+ or SET-) while
Auto Hold and Smart Cruise
Control is operating, the Auto Hold
will be released regardless of
accelerator pedal operation and
the vehicle will start to move. The
AUTO HOLD indicator changes
from green to white. (if equipped
with EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake))Radar to detect distance to the
vehicle ahead
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system
uses a sensor to detect distance to
the vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or
other foreign matter, the vehicle to
vehicle distance control may not
operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor clean.
Warning message
Smart Cruise Control disabled. Radar
blocked
When the sensor lens cover is blocked
with dirt, snow, or debris, Smart
Cruise Control system operation may
stop temporarily. If this occurs, a warn-
ing message will appear on the LCD
display. Remove any dirt, snow, or
debris and clean the radar sensor lens
cover before operating Smart Cruise
Control system. Smart Cruise Control
system may not properly activate, if
the radar is totally contaminated, or if
any substance is not detected after
turning ON the engine (e.g. in an open
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Smart Cruise Control system mal-
function message
Check Smart Cruise Control System
The message will appear when the
vehicle to vehicle distance control
system is not functioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked. Always keep the sensor and
bumper clean.
Use only a genuine Kia sensor
cover for your vehicle.
Do not install accessories around
the sensor and do not replace the
bumper by yourself. It may interfere
with the sensor performance.
Impact damage to the sensor or
sensor area may cause the sensor
to move slightly off position and
result in Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem not operating correctly without
any warning or indicator from the
cluster. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Use only a genuine Kia sensor
cover for your vehicle. Do not paint
anything on the sensor cover.
If the front bumper becomes dam-
aged in the area around the radar
sensor, Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem may not operate properly.
CAUTION - Sensor
Damage
To prevent sensor cover dam-
age from occurring, wash the
car with a soft cloth.
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To adjust the sensitivity of
Smart Cruise Control system
The sensitivity of vehicle speed when
following the front vehicle to maintain
the set distance can be adjusted. Go
to the User Settings Mode (Driver
Assistance) and select SCC (Smart
Cruise Control). You may select one
of the three stages you prefer.
Slow:
Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is
slower than normal speed.
Normal:
Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is nor-
mal
Fast:
Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is
faster than normal speed.
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NOTICE
The system remembers the last
selected mode.
To convert to Cruise Control
mode:
The driver may choose to only use
Cruise Control mode (speed control
function) by doing as follows:1. Turn Smart Cruise Control system
on (the cruise indicator light will be
on but the system will not be acti-
vated).
2. Push the distance to distance
switch for more than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between “Smart Cruise
Control (SCC) mode” and “Cruise
Control (CC) mode”.
When using the cruise control mode,
you must manually assess the dis-
tance to other vehicles as the system
will not automatically brake to slow
down for other vehicles.
When the system is canceled using
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE
button is used after the engine is
turned on, Smart Cruise Control
mode will turn on.
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WARNING
When using Cruise Control
mode, you must manually
assess the distance to other
vehicles as the system will not
automatically brake to slow
down for other vehicles.

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- After an engine start, please stop
for several seconds. If system ini-
tialization is not completed, Smart
Cruise Control system will not
operate.
- After an engine start, if the sensor
cover is obscured with foreign sub-
stances, there is a possibility that
Smart Cruise Control system may
not work.
- The following conditions may
cause a malfunction: over-loading
the liftgate, suspension modifica-
tion, tire replacement with unau-
thorized tires or tires with different
tread wear and pressure levels.
- Keep a safe distance according to
road conditions and vehicle speed.
If the vehicle to vehicle distance is
too close during a high-speed driv-
ing, a serious collision may result.
- Smart Cruise Control system can-
not recognize a stopped vehicle,
pedestrians or an oncoming vehi-
cle. Always look ahead cautiously
to prevent unexpected and sudden
situations from occurring.
WARNING - Inclines &
Towing
Do not use Smart Cruise
Control system on steep
inclines or when towing another
vehicle or trailer since such
extreme loading can interfere
with your vehicle's ability to
maintain the selected speed.
WARNING
- Safe Use of Smart Cruise
Control system
Smart Cruise Control system can
provide you with an additional
level of safety and fatigue reduc-
tion. However, you must maintain
careful observation of the road-
way in front and around you and
maintain control of your vehicle
and spacing around other vehi-
cles as you normally would. For
example, this will require you to
apply the brakes as needed
when coming upon a slower
moving vehicle, or when a vehi-
cle from another lane drives
quickly in front of you.
WARNING - Emergency
Stops
Smart Cruise Control system
may not be able to completely
stop the vehicle or avoid a colli-
sion in every situation. If an
emergency stop is necessary,
you must apply the brakes.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with
the ISG system, which reduces fuel
consumption by automatically shut-
ting down the engine, when the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. (For example :
red light, stop sign and traffic jam)
The engine starts automatically as
soon as the starting conditions are
met.
The ISG system is ON whenever the
engine is running.
ISG is active by default at vehicle
start-up. When ignition is cycled, ISG
will turn ON again.
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NOTICE
When the engine automatically
starts by the ISG system, some
warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC
OFF, EPS or Parking brake warn-
ing light) may turn on for a few sec-
onds.
This happens because of the system
logic whenever the engine start. It
does not mean the system has mal-
functioned.
Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop
mode
Stop the vehicle completely by
pressing the brake pedal when the
shift lever is in the D (Drive) or N
(Neutral) position.
The engine will stop and the green
AUTO STOP( ) indicator on the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you open the engine hood in auto
stop mode, the following will hap-
pen:
• The ISG system will deactivate
(the light on the ISG OFF button
will illuminate).
• A message will appear on the LCD display. (Continued)
ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM
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