KIA STINGER 2022 Features and Functions Guide

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Driver Position Memory System*
The integrated system stores into memory the position of the driver ’s seat, outside rearview mirrors, steering wheel positions and seat cushion extension* . To store positions into memory, first place the gear shift into P (Park) while the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position . Then:
1 .
Adjust the driver ’s seat, outside rearview mirrors, settings and steering wheel positions
2 .
Press the SET button B on the control panel . System will beep once
3 .
Press one of the memory buttons 1 or 2 C within 4 seconds . The system will beep twice when memory has been stored
(Located on driver ’s door control panel)
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REMINDERS:
•But ton may be hard to see if headrest is in its lowest position
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident . Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
REMINDER: Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed . Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident .
See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up .
To lower headrest: Press the lock button A , then press the
headrest down .
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For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
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How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink®
If programming for the first time, begin with Step 1 (repeating this step will delete all information) .
To program non-rolling and rolling code garage door openers and other devices:
1 . Press and hold the left A and center C buttons simultaneously until the indicator light G begins to flash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2 . Press and hold the desired button A B C and hold the button on the transmitter while it is approximately 1 to 3 inches away from the mirror . The HomeLink® Indicator light F will flash rapidly once the frequency signal has been successfully programmed
To finish programming rolling code garage door openers, complete these steps:
3 . Locate the “learn” or “smart ” button on the garage door ’s motor head unit . Press and release the button and complete Step 4 within 30 seconds
4 . Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink® button up to three times
Operating HomeLink®:
Press one of the programmed HomeLink® buttons .
Erasing programmed buttons:
Press and hold the A and C buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds, and then release both buttons within 30 seconds .
The HomeLink® / Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* is designed to reduce glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear and also connect up to three electronic transmitters into one location .
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A HomeLink® Channel 1
B HomeLink® Channel 2
C HomeLink® Channel 3
D Garage Door Opener Status Indicator: Closing or Closed
E HomeLink® Operation Indicator
F Garage Door Opener Status Indicator: Opening or Open
G HomeLink® User Interface Indicator
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HomeLink® Support
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You can reprogram a single HomeLink but ton by repeating Step 2
•Erasing the programmed but tons will delete all trained transmit ters
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HOLD
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Smart Key†9
A Press to lock all doors
B Press to unlock driver ’s door . Press twice
within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock the Liftgate and open manually (the Smart Power Liftgate* will unlock and automatically open)
REMINDERS:
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Manual-Liftgate lid will par tially open . To fully open, lift up manually
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The Liftgate unlocks when the Smar t Key is within close proximit y of the vehicle
D Press and hold more than a half a second for panic alarm . To turn off alarm, press any button
E Press to release mechanical key F
Remote Start G : Press for more than two (2) seconds within four (4) seconds after locking doors to start the vehicle . Press once to turn off
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock Button H :
To unlock door(s):
•Press button once to unlock driver ’s door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
To lock all doors:
•Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key:
•Use to unlock/lock driver ’s door:
1 .
Remove door handle keyhole cover with mechanical key by pressing up into slot on bottom of cover as shown I
2 .
Insert mechanical key J and turn left to unlock driver ’s door
3 .
Insert mechanical key J and turn right to lock driver ’s door
4 .
Reinsert the Mechanical Key inside the Smart Key fob
•Use to lock and unlock glove box
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
Remote Start Video
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If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
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The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellular phone or smar tphone . To help prevent this, store each device separately
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When reinser ting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
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REMINDER: Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options .

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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 .
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Smart Power Liftgate Video
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C
•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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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 .
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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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
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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

Automatic Turn Off Function
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 20 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop button is
turned OFF .
Map/Room Lamp Operation
Map Lamps – These lights produce spot beams for convenient use as map lamps or as personal lamps for the driver or the front passenger . Press the buttons A to turn the map lamps ON/OFF .
Room button – Press the button B to turn the front and rear lamps ON/OFF .
Door button – When the Door button C is pressed the front and rear lamps will turn ON as follows:
•When a door is opened or doors are unlocked with the Smar t Key, the lamps will turn ON for approximately 30 seconds
•If the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC/OFF position and a door is open, the lamps will stay ON for approximately 20 minutes
•If the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC/ON position and a door is open, the lamps will stay ON
The lamps will turn OFF immediately if the Engine Start/Stop button is turned ON or all doors are locked .
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Map/Room Lamps
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
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If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
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Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
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REMINDER: When room lamp lens is pressed ON it will remain ON, even when the map lamp switch is in the OFF position .
(Overhead lamp console)

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 .
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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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•To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, press or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction
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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)

(But ton located on driver ’s panel, left of the steering wheel)
Fuel Door Release Button
Press the Fuel Door Release button C to open the fuel door .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Located inside of Hood’s center)
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows .
Slide the sunvisor out and adjust as needed .
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Opening the Hood:
1 .
Pull the hood release lever A to unlatch the hood
2 .
In the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly . Push the secondary latch B inside of the hood’s center and lift the hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock in place .
Hood Release Lever and Latch
REMINDERS:
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Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Sunvisor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly
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Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
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Do not operate the vehicle if the sunvisor is impairing your visibility
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Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent malfunction indicator from illuminating .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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One-Click Fuel Cap Video
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REMINDERS:
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The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the lower par t of the driver ’s door sill
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It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
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•Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling
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Seat Belts† 2,20
To properly fasten your safety belts:

Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle until it clicks

Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible C . Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion B
Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder safety belts to remain unlocked during normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort .
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to help reduce the risk of injury .
For more detailed information regarding your vehicle’s safety belts, please refer to to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual and the separate brochure titled “Understanding Your Safety Belt & Supplemental Restraint System . ”
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B
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REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seatbelt
•The seat belt warning chime operates for the driver ’s seat only
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