KIA STINGER 2023 Features and Functions Guide

OTHER KEY FEATURES
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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows .
Slide the sunvisor out and adjust as needed .
Sunvisor† 18
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
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Located inside of Hood’s center)
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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
A
B
(But ton located on driver ’s panel, left of the steering wheel)
Fuel Filler Door Release Button
Press the Fuel Filler Door Release button C to open the fuel door .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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Fuel Filler Door Video
QR CODE
C

OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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Kia Fuel Cap Video
QR CODE
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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
OTHER KEY

FEATURES
•Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling
QUICK TIP

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Seat Belts† 14
To properly fasten your safety belts:
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Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle until it clicks
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Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible B . Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion C
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 section 3 in the Owner’s Manual and the separate brochure titled “Understanding Your Safety Belt & Supplemental Restraint System . ”
A
C
B
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seatbelt
•The seat belt warning chime operates for the driver ’s seat only
QUICK TIP
SAFET Y FEATURES
SAFETYFEATURES

SAFET Y FEATURES
SAFETYFEATURES
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors, move the Child-Protector Rear Door Lock located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors to the lock position to disable the inner door handles from opening
the rear doors .
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See section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
RADIO
MEDIA SEEKTRACK MAP
N AVSETUPMAPPASSENGERPASSENGER
AIR BAGOFF
Occupant Detection System (ODS) / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator† 10
ODS is designed to detect the presence and position of the front passenger and is designed to adjust or turn off airbag deployment accordingly .
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” light will illuminate A .
A
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on rear passenger door jamb .
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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LATCH Anchors for the Child Restraint System Video
QR CODE

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MAINTENANCE
STINGER SMARTSTREAM G2.5L TURBO-GDI
P=Per form R=Replace I=InspectB
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‡ If equipped .A . See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule .B . If necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replaceC . Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95/AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher . For owners who do not use good qualit y gasolines including fuel additives regularly, and have problems star ting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bot tle of additives should be added to the fuel tank at ever y 8,000 miles . Additives are available from an authorized Kia dealer . Do not mix with other additives .D . Check the engine oil level and leaks when stopping for fuel or before star ting a long trip . As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis . The engine oil change inter val for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine specification . If the recommended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe operating conditions .
(up to , miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS,,,,
Add fuel additiveCPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPP
Engine oil and filter (Full Synthetic Oil)DRRRR
#attery conditionIIII
#rake lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
#rake discs and padsIIII
Vacuum hosesIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage  bootsIIII
Suspension ball KointsIIII
Air conditioner compressorrefrigerantIIII
Exhaust systemIIII
#rake fluidIIII
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIRI
Climate control air filterIRIR
Air intake hoseII
Drive shafts and bootsII
Propeller shaftII
Fuel tank air filter

MAINTENANCE
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
See your Owner’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule . Warranty may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed .
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•Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling
QUICK TIP
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Full Synthetic Oil Video
QR CODE
E . Fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depending on fuel qualit y . If there are some impor tant safet y mat ters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard star ting problems, etc ., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details .F . Inspect alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt and if necessar y, repair or replace . Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessar y correct or replace . G . Front/rear differential oil should be changed any time they have been submerged in water . When replacing differential oil with LSD, use only specified LSD oil .
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
40,00048,00056,00064,00072,00080,000
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RRRRRR
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‡ If equipped .A . See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule .B . If necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replaceC . Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95/AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher . For owners who do not use good qualit y gasolines including fuel additives regularly, and have problems star ting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bot tle of additives should be added to the fuel tank at ever y 8,000 miles . Additives are available from an authorized Kia dealer . Do not mix with other additives .D . Check the engine oil level and leaks when stopping for fuel or before star ting a long trip . As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis . The engine oil change inter val for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine specification . If the recommended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe operating conditions .
STINGER 3.3L TURBO-GDI
MAINTENANCE
P=Per form R=Replace I=InspectB
(up to 60,000 miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS6,00012,00018,00024,000
Add fuel additiveCPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPP
Engine oil and filter (Full Synthetic Oil)DRRRR
Battery conditionIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
Brake discs and padsIIII
Vacuum hoseIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIII
Exhaust systemIIII
Climate control air filterIRIR
Brake fluidIIII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseII
Air cleaner filter (engine)IR
Drive shafts and bootsII
Propeller shaftII
Fuel tank air filter

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E . Fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depending on fuel qualit y . If there are some impor tant safet y mat ters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard star ting problems, etc ., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details .F . Front/rear differential oil should be changed any time they have been submerged in water . When replacing differential oil with LSD, use only specified LSD oil .G . Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessar y .H . Inspect alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt and if necessar y, repair or replace . Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessar y correct or replace .
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE
See your Owner’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule . Warranty may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed .
•Place the Fuel Cap on the inside of the Fuel Filler Lid when fueling
QUICK TIP
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
Full Synthetic Oil Video
QR CODE
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
30,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,000
PPPPPP
PPPPPP
RRRRRR
IIIIII
IIIIII
IIIIII
IIIIII
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IIIIII
IIIIII
IRIRIR
IIIRII
III
IRI
III
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III
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III
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