instrument cluster KIA STINGER 2022 Features and Functions Guide

Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light* / LBA position
DRL/OFFOFF or DRL OFF position
Headlight position
Tail Light position
AUTOAuto Light / LBA-D* / High Beam Assist*
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle .
Low Beam Assist-Dynamic (LBA-D) / Dynamic Bending Light (DBL)* – LBA can help improve visibility during nighttime driving by aiming the low-beam headlights toward the direction the vehicle is moving . LBA controls the aiming direction based on steering angle and speed .
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, LBA will activate .
High Beam Assist (HBA) – High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions .
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you . The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . The lights will be on automatically unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Switch is in the DRL OFF position
•Engine is turned off
Headlight / High Beam Lever Operation
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Rotate lever switch to change the headlight function:
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Press lever away from you to turn high beam headlights ON
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Pull lever to flash headlights/high beams
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions . Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams .
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HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously . If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
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DRL only operates during the day time
REMINDER: When the LBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the LBA is not working properly . See authorized Kia dealer for ser vice .

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
One-touch Lane Change Signal
To operate:
•Move lever up/down for right/left turn signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate one-touch lane change signal
Turn Signals
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual .
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REMINDERS:
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One-touch lane change signal is activated by briefly pressing the turn signal lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing . The lane change signal will blink 3 times
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To change how many times the lane change signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Set tings in the LCD instrument cluster modes

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Idle, Stop and Go (ISG) System
The ISG system is designed to reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill .
When the ISG system is ON and the vehicle is at a standstill the engine will stop, and the green AUTO STOP indicator A on the instrument cluster will illuminate .
The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released or the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to Manual Shift mode* . When the engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will turn off .
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button B . If you press again, the system will be activated .
For more information on Idle, Stop and Go System, refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual or contact your local dealership .
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
(Type B instrument cluster shown)
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Launch control aids in controlling acceleration to help the vehicle accelerate smoothly and quickly, while avoiding slipping of the drive wheels and other engine, clutch and gearbox issues .
To turn on, press and hold the ESC OFF button C for more than three seconds while DRIVE MODE D is in SPORT Mode .
To activate, with the left foot press brake firmly while gear shift is in D (Drive) and then press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor . The LCD will display a ready status .
Launch Control*
P
R
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODE
OFF
OFF
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Idle, Stop and Go Video
Launch Control Video
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• The ISG system is disabled when:
–A seat belt is unfastened
–The hood or a door is opened
–Bat ter y condition is poor
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The front or rear defroster is turned on
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Engine coolant temperature is low
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The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
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Emission control devices activate
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The vehicle is on a steep slope
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
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ISG is active by default at vehicle star t-up . When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
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Under cer tain conditions, the engine will restar t automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
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If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG but ton LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer
REMINDERS:
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When launching, stop vehicle and keep steering wheel straight
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Brake pedal, EPB and Auto Hold must be released for smooth launching
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Always drive safely and use caution
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DRIVE MODEOFFOFF
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To shift into any gear from Park, depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock button A , located on the side of the gear shift lever, and shift .
P: Park – To shift into Park from any gear, press the P button B on the gear shift while vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed (Shift by Wire only) .
R: Reverse – To shift into Reverse from Drive, depress the brake pedal, press the Unlock button A , and move the shift lever forward twice to skip over Neutral and into Reverse .
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Paddle Shifters: With the gear shift in Drive, pull the paddle shifter to manually change gears .
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift*
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift*
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Automatic Transmission (Shift by Cable* / Shift by Wire*)
and Manual Shift Mode (Shift by Cable only)
(Paddles on rear side of steering wheel)
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Automatic Transmission Control (Shift by Wire) Video
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CENTER PANEL •Press the Unlock but ton A when shifting from P (Park) to any gear
•The instrument cluster and the light on top of the shift lever identifies the gear the vehicle is currently in
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
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Press and hold the [+} right paddle shifter to return to Automatic mode (Shift by Wire* only)
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When in Manual Shift mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
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When in P (Park), if the Unlock but ton is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
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If the vehicle is turned off while in Neutral without shifting into Park, it will remain in Neutral until the driver ’s door is opened . At that point it will automatically shift into Park
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If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running . Also, disable the power liftgate lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even if the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal . Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the
AUTO HOLD switch A on the center panel . Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened .
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO HOLD switch A . The white Auto Hold indicator will come on indicating the system is in standby .
The Auto Hold indicator, which is in the instrument cluster, has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch A turned ON, the indicator will illuminate white . While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white .
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green .
OFF (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD switch A is manually turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON .
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer .
Auto Hold
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REMINDERS:
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped . Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
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See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A . Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive . To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch A , with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure that the indicator light is OFF .
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
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If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
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The EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily or remains continuously lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
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The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB . These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
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EPB will not release unless the hood, liftgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
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The Smart Power Liftgate can be operated from several controls to either open, close or lock the Liftgate .
To turn the Smart Power Liftgate features ON, go to User Setting mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes and set to ON .
The Smart Power Liftgate will close the Liftgate, lock all doors and Liftgate and then arm the vehicle .
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press the Smart Power Liftgate Open/Close button* A to automatically open/close the Liftgate .
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Smart Power Liftgate automatically, press the Liftgate Release handle switch B on exterior of the Liftgate .
Automatically close by pressing Smart Power Liftgate Close button* C located inside the Liftgate lid .
(But ton located on driver ’s panel, left of the steering wheel)
(Located inside Liftgate lid)
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Smart Power Liftgate Video
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OTHER KEY

FEATURES
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•To cancel the Smar t Power Liftgate while automatically opening or closing, press any but ton on the Smar t Key fob
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REMINDERS:
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All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
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The Smar t Power Liftgate feature will not operate when the following occurs:
–Doors are recently closed and locked
–The Smar t Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles
–A door is not locked or closed
–The Smar t Key is in the vehicle
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Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the but ton a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Smar t Power Liftgate

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HOLD
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Opening with no-touch activation:
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are within close proximity
of the back of the vehicle, the hazard lights will blink and a chime will sound for about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart Power Liftgate is about to open .
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening the Smart Power Liftgate .
The Smart Power Liftgate feature is OFF by default . To enable the Smart Power Liftgate, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
Smart Key:
Using the Smart Key fob to automatically to open the Smart Power Liftgate*, press and hold the Smart Key Liftgate button A . Press again and hold to close .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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OTHER KEY

FEATURES
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The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release but ton
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The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key is within close proximit y to the back of the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
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Smar t Power Liftgate may be damaged if at tempting to open or close manually
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If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running . Also, disable the Smar t Power Liftgate lid control using the but ton inside the glove compar tment, turn off the auto rain-sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
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When not in use, keep the Liftgate Lid Control but ton in the OFF position
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Ensure all obstacles are out of the way of the Liftgate lid when operating the Smar t Power Liftgate

The sunroof and sunshade operation is controlled by a multi-directional switch/lever A . The ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the sunroof/sunshade .
To slide the sunshade and sunroof:
Auto Open – Push the lever A backward to the second detent position and release .
Auto Close – Push the lever A forward to the second detent position and release .
To slide the sunshade only:
Auto Open – Push the lever A backward to the first detent position and release .
Auto Close – Push the lever A forward to the first detent position and release .
Slide the sunroof (with sunshade open):
Auto Open – Push the lever A backward to the first detent position and release .
Auto Close – Push the lever A forward to the first detent position and release to close sunroof glass only . Push the lever A forward to the second detent position and release to close sunroof glass and sunshade .
To tilt the sunroof:
Raise: Push and release lever A upward
Lower: Push and release lever A upward
Auto-close sunroof and sunshade:
Slide the lever forward to the farthest position .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Your vehicle’s sunroof controls may differ from that in the illustration .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Sunroof Operation*
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Sunroof Operation Video
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OTHER KEY

FEATURES
•To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, press or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction
QUICK TIP
REMINDERS:
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Sunshade must remain OPEN while sunroof is open
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If the ignition is turned off with the Sunroof not fully closed, the Instrument Cluster LCD will display a warning message and a chime will sound for a few seconds
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Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
(But ton located within overhead lamp console)