fuel KIA STINGER 2021 Repair Manual

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Maintenance
Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an
open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped
vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to
start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for
gasoline engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
Do not misuse or abuse the
engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high
idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter.
WARNING- Catalytic
converter
Keep away from the catalytic
converter and exhaust system
while the vehicle is running or
immediately thereafter. The
exhaust and catalytic systems
are very hot and may burn you.
WARNING- Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the
vehicle over or near flamma-
ble objects, such as grass,
vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant VolumeClassification
Engine oil *1*2
(drain and refill)
Recommends
Gasoline Engine
Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI7.29 US qt. (6.9 l)ACEA A5/B5 *3
Theta II 2.0L T-GDI6.02 US qt. (5.7 l)API Latest (ILSAC Latest)
or ACEA C2
Automatic transmis-
sion fluidGasoline
Engine Theta II 2.0L T-GDI
9.71 US qt. (9.2 l)GS ATF SP-IV-RR
KIA genuine ATF SP-IV-RR
Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI
CoolantGasoline
EngineTheta II 2.0L T-GDI9.29 US qt. (8.8 l)Mixture of antifreeze and distilled
water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant
for aluminum radiator)
Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI12.25 US qt. (11.6 l)
Brake fluid0.42 US qt. (0.395 l)FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4

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Lubricant VolumeClassification
Rear differential oil (without LSD)
(Theta II 2.0L T-GDI) *41.27 US qt. (1.2 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK SYN GEAR OIL 75W85)
Rear differential oil (without LSD)
(Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI) *41.37 US qt. (1.3 l)
Rear differential oil (with LSD)
(Theta II 2.0L T-GDI) *4*51.37 US qt. (1.3 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK JL SYN LSD GEAR OIL 75W85 PLUS)
Rear differential oil (with LSD)
(Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI) *4*51.48 US qt. (1.4 l)
Front differential oil (AWD) *40.74 US qt. (0.7 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK SYN GEAR OIL 75W85)
Transfer oil
(AWD)Gear/ Clutch0.60 US qt. (0.57 l)
SHELL TF 0870B
Actuator0.26 US qt. (0.25 l)
FuelGasoline Engine63.36 US qt. (60 l)Refer to Fuel requirements in chapter 1
*1: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2: Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3: If the ACEA A5/B5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API Latest, ILSAC Latest.
*4: Regardless of oil change intervals, replace oil immediately if Rear-Differential or Front-Differential is submerged.
*5: Be sure to inject oil for exclusive use of LSD when replacing Rear Differential (for LSD) Oil.

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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity
engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance; however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfacto-
ry lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those
recommended could result in engine
damage. When choosing an oil, con-
sider the range of temperature your
vehicle will be operated in before the
next oil change. Proceed to select the
recommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
An engine oil displaying this API Certification Mark con-
forms to the international Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine
oils that uphold this API Certification Mark.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Gasoline
Engine Oil
10W-30
5W-30
Lambda II
PE 3.3L
T-GDI *
1
Theta II
2.0L
T-GDI *
2
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
0/5W-30, 5W-40
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W
30 (ACEA A5/B5). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
*
2 : For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 0W
30 (API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA C2). However, if the engine oil is not available in your
country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.

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Roadside Assistance is provided on all new current
model year Kia Vehicles from the date the vehicle is deliv-
ered to the first retail buyer or otherwise put into use (in-
service date), whichever is earlier, for a period of 60
months or 60,000 miles, whichever is earlier, subject to
the terms, conditions and exclusions set forth in the Kia
Warranty and Consumer Information Manual applicable
to your model year vehicle.
KMA reserves the right to limit or deny services or other
benefits to any owner or driver when, in KMA's judgment,
the claims and/or service requests are excessive in fre-
quency or type of occurrence.
Toll free consumer assistance
Kia's toll-free Consumer Assistance hot line is staffed
from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday
and is accessible by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542).
For more information regarding assistance available,
please refer to your Kia Warranty & Consumer
Information Manual.
Emergency roadside assistance
Kia's toll free Roadside Assistance hot line is staffed 24
hours a day, 365 days a year and is accessible by dialing
1-800-333-4Kia (4542).
Please note that you must provide your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to verify coverage at the time
of your call. The VIN can be found on the dash of your
vehicle on the driver’s side, on the door jamb of the dri-
ver’s door, your vehicle’s registration or proof of insur-
ance card.
Kia utilizes a network of over 30,000 roadside assistance
providers. Should you accidentally run out of fuel, require
a battery jump, or need help changing a tire, a Kia
Roadside Assistance Representative will dispatch some-
one to deliver a small quantity of gas, change a flat tire
with your inflated spare, or arrange a battery jump to
allow you to proceed to your destination. We have access
to a network of over 10,000 locksmiths to help you should
you become locked out of your Kia.
In the event that mechanical difficulty renders your vehi-
cle undriveable due to a warranty-related concern, Kia’s
Roadside Assistance Representative will arrange to
transport your vehicle to the nearest Kia dealer or to an
authorized Kia alternative service location.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE (U.S. ONLY)

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Registering your vehicle in a foreign country
If you plan to register your vehicle in a foreign country,
you should confirm that it conforms to the regulations in
that country. Even if you successfully register the vehicle
in a foreign country, you may experience the following
problems and should therefore consider the possibility of
having to deal with them:
1. The fuel specified for your vehicle may be unavailable.
If other than the specified fuel is used, it could cause
damage to the engine, the fuel injection system, and
other fuel-related parts which may not be covered
under your New Vehicle Emissions Limited Warranty.
2. We must, therefore, clearly state that when you leave
the country in which you purchased your Kia new and
register it in another country, problems arising from the
use of fuel other than the specified fuel are not subject
to manufacturer’s warranty. Because vehicles like
yours may not be marketed in the new country of reg-
istration, parts, servicing techniques and tools neces-
sary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be
unavailable.
Even if vehicles like yours are sold there, mechanical
specifications required by the government may vary
enough from the country of purchase to cause addi-
tional problems.3. There may not be an Authorized Kia Dealer in the area
in which you plan to register your vehicle. You may
additionally experience difficulty in obtaining services
in a foreign country for any number of reasons.
Further, we cannot assume any responsibility for prob-
lems that result from unsatisfactory service or lack of
service outside of the United States.

Index
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Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-171
FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-171
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Door lock/unlock features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . 4-17
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-16
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system . . . . . . . . . 5-132
Resetting the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
System disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135
System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-137
Electrical equipment (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system . . . . 8-15
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-101
Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-101
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system. . . . 7-101
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-102
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 7-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Starting the engine with a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-16
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system . . . 5-67
Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
FCA sensor (Front Camera/Front Radar) . . . . . . . . 5-72
FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . 5-70
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Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Closing the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Emergency fuel filler door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Opening the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
Gasoline containing MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Other fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Gross vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Head Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Head Up Display information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106Head Up Display on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Head Up Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly . . . . 6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit). . . . . . . 6-23
Checking the tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) . . . . . 6-26
Distributing the sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . 6-25
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
Using the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
Important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Air bag hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Always wear your seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Control your speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
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