low KIA STINGER 2023 Warranty and Consumer Information Guide

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The latest engineering techniques have been
incorporated into the design and production of your Kia
Vehicle. From the moment you get behind the wheel of
your new Kia Vehicle, you’ll notice how satisfying it
feels; a feeling you’ll appreciate for as long as you own
your Kia Vehicle. You’ll also be pleased by how strongly
we stand behind every Kia Vehicle. The New vehicle 60
month/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty described in this
manual is one of the finest available.
This warranty and consumer manual details the warranties
provided by Kia. You should consult this manual and your
Owner’s Manual to ascertain the maintenance intervals
you need to follow to maintain your warranty coverage.
In addition, your Authorized Kia Dealer will take care of
your service needs using Kia Genuine Parts and Kia
Genuine Accessories. These parts are covered by a
“Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty”.
Please see the contents of this manual for coverage
terms.
At Kia, it’s not enough to sell vehicles that look pleasing
in the showroom. We’re committed to making sure you
enjoy your Kia for years to come.
Welcome from Kia
Welcome
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Service. “Date of First Service” means the first date
the Kia Vehicle is delivered to the first retail
purchaser, is leased or is placed into service as a
company vehicle use (e.g., as a demonstrator, rental
or fleet vehicle), whichever is earliest. Moreover,
whenever this manual refers to a warranty period of
months/miles, it means whichever comes first. Any
remaining portion of any warranty, except the 120
month/100,000 mile Power Train (Original Owner)
warranty, is fully transferable to subsequent owners.
2. Warranty Coverage
• Basic Warranty Coverage
Except as limited or excluded below, all components
of your new Kia Vehicle are covered for 60
months/60,000 miles from the Date of First Service,
whichever comes first (Basic Limited Warranty
Coverage). This Warranty does not cover wear and
maintenance items, or those items excluded
elsewhere in the Manual. See “Exceptions” and
“What is Not Covered.”
• Power Train Coverage

For Original Owners (defined below), the Power
Train Limited Warranty begins upon expiration of
the 60 month/60,000 mile Basic Limited Warranty
Coverage, and will continue to cover the following
components up to 120 months or 100,000 miles
from the Date of First Service, whichever comes
first. It does not cover normal wear and tear,
maintenance, or those items excluded elsewhere in
this manual. See “Exceptions” and “What is Not
Covered.”

The items covered by the Power Train Limited
Warranty include:
- In the Engine: Cylinder block, cylinder head and
all internal parts, timing gear, seals and gaskets,
valve cover, flywheel, oil pump, water pump and
turbo charger.
- In the Transaxle: Transmission case and all
internal parts, torque converter, drive shafts,
universal joints, front hubs, bearings, seals and
gaskets.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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- In the Axles: Axle shafts and C-V joints
(couplings), seals, hub and wheel bearings.
- In the Transmission: Transmission case, transfer
case, torque converter and all internal parts, seals,
and gaskets.
- In the Differentials: Front and rear differential
assemblies, cases, all internal parts, seals and
gaskets.
- In the Propeller Shafts: Drive shafts, universal
joints.
• Original Owner
An Original Owner is defined as the first retail
purchaser or lessee of the Kia Vehicle who takes
delivery of the Kia Vehicle on its Date of First
Service. If the Kia Vehicle was first placed in service
as a lease vehicle, and the lessee purchases the
vehicle at the end of the lease, the 120
month/100,000 mile Power Train Limited Warranty
remains in effect. The Power Train Limited Warranty
is not transferable to subsequent owners.
• Vehicles Placed in Commercial Service
The 120 month/100,000 mile Power Train Limited
Warranty also excludes all coverage for any Kia
Vehicle that has been placed into any form of
commercial service, including but not limited to taxi,
route delivery, livery service, or rental.
• Adjustment Coverage
Service Adjustments are covered for the first 12
months/12,000 miles. Service adjustments means
minor repairs not usually associated with the
replacement of parts, such as wheel balance and
alignment, freeplay or tension adjustments of cables,
belts, levers and pedals, engine adjustments (idle
speed, etc.), body parts and fittings.
3. Exceptions
The items specified below are covered for periods
different from the basic coverage.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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• Air Conditioner Refrigerant Charge
Air conditioner refrigerant charge is covered for the
first 12 months of the warranty period regardless of
mileage. Over the balance of the warranty period,
refrigerant charge is covered only when replenished
as part of a warranty repair.
• Audio / Entertainment System
An original equipment radio, compact disk player,
OE DVD / RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment System)
or navigation system is covered for the first
36months/36,000 miles.
• Battery
The original equipment battery is covered by a
limited warranty for a period of 36 months/36,000
miles. During 36 months/36,000 miles of the
warranty period, a defective battery will be replaced
at no cost to you. Kia will cover diagnostic,
installation and replacement battery costs.
Kia will not reimburse you for any portion of the
cost of a non-Kia replacement battery.

• Brake and Clutch Linings
Brake linings, including pads and shoes, and clutch
linings are warranted for 12 months/12,000 miles,
whichever comes first, if they fail to function
properly during normal use. Brake linings are
designed to wear out as part of the process of
stopping your vehicle safely and consistently while
providing reasonable levels of noise and vibration
during normal use. Brake or clutch linings function
properly during normal use even if they need
replacement in less than the full warranty period.
Rather, most replacements at lower mileage are
required by driver usage habits which can cause high
rates of wear. In addition, brake lining wear is
substantially increased by environmental conditions
such as exposure to road salt or due to regular
driving in stop and go rush hour traffic. The more
wear factors which are present, the more rapid the
wear. Resulting repairs and replacements of linings
are not covered by your warranty.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
The following items are not covered:
Damage due to Factors Beyond the Manufacturer’s
Control.
Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to:
• Misuse of your Kia Vehicle such as driving over
curbs, or other hazardous objects or road structures or
into roadway maintenance or construction areas,
overloading the vehicle, racing or engaging in
activities or uses not described in your owner’s
manual or in Kia’s product literature.
• Accidents and incidents that damage your Kia vehicle
including but not limited to collision, fire, theft, riot.
• Alteration, modification, tampering, rewiring.
• Damage or corrosion from the environment such as
acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap, etc.),
road salt, hail, wind storm, lightning, floods and acts
of God. This limitation also includes damage to
vehicle assemblies such as brakes and suspension.
• Changes to vehicle appearance caused by normal use
and exposure, corrosion to underlying metal when
paint integrity is not consistently maintained.
• If your vehicle is equipped with matte paint, this will
require special care due to the unique finish. Failure
to follow the proper care instructions may cause
visual damage not covered by your warranty. Please
see your Owners Manual for additional information
and care instructions.
• Consumer induced damage caused by fluid spills,
burns in carpet, seats, trim or other damage that is not
considered a defect in material or workmanship.
• Window glass that is broken, chipped, scratched or
damage from outside influence is not considered a
defect in material or workmanship
• Paint or vehicle finish damage caused by applying
chemicals to the paint surface
• Damage caused by installing incorrect tires(size etc)
• Damage caused by the installation of any part that is
not equal to the OE part in quality of material or
workmanship
Damage due to Lack of Maintenance or the Use of
Wrong Fuel, Oil or Lubricants.
• Improper maintenance or the use of other than the
specified fuel, oil or lubricants recommended in your
Owner’s Manual. It is your obligation to ensure that
you obtain all fuels, oils and lubricants from reliable
vendors using quality products which meet the Kia
specifications identified in your Owner’s Manual. In the
event that problems result to your vehicle due to service
from vendors who use reduced quality products, your
vehicle warranties will not provide coverage.
What is Not Covered
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Maintenance
You are responsible for properly operating and
maintaining your Kia Vehicle in accordance with the
instructions described in your Owner’s Manual. If your
vehicle is used under severe driving conditions, you
must follow the maintenance requirements described in
your Owner’s Manual for severe driving conditions in
order to maintain your warranties.
Maintenance Records
You are required to retain maintenance records since it
may be necessary in some instances for you to prove that
the required maintenance has been performed. The
“Scheduled Maintenance Record” beginning on Page 34
should be filled in when regular maintenance is
performed. Keep all receipts and make them available in
case questions rise about the services requested and
provided.
To Get Warranty Service
You must take your Kia Vehicle, along with this manual,
to an Authorized Kia Dealer in the United States during
its normal service hours. While any Authorized Kia
Dealer will perform warranty service, Kia recommends
that when possible you return to the dealership where
you purchased your Kia Vehicle in order to ensure
continuity in service and maintenance. If you have any
questions or need assistance regarding this warranty,
refer to “When You Need to Talk to Kia” starting on
Page 39.
Other Terms
This warranty is applicable to Kia Vehicles registered
and normally operated in the United States.
Service and Maintenance Outside the United
States
If you are going to be driving outside the United States,
it is important that you contact us at (800) 333-4542 in
order to determine what service and warranty coverage
is available in the area you will be travelling.
Your Responsibilities in Order to Maintain Your Warranties
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
THE DURATION OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
IF ANY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS, ARE LIMITED RESPECTIVELY TO THE
DURATION OF THESE EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
THESE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES (EXCEPT
ANY SET FORTH SEPARATELY IN THIS
MANUAL) ON THE PART OF KIA AMERICA, INC.
OR THE AUTHORIZED KIA DEALER SELLING
YOUR KIA VEHICLE. NO DEALER, OR ANY
AGENT OR EMPLOYEE THEREOF, OR ANY
OTHER PERSON, IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND
OR ENLARGE THESE WARRANTIES. KIA
AMERICA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
ECONOMIC LOSS, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
OR ANY SERVICE NOT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED
FOR HEREIN.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
• Any perforation due to corrosion of the Kia Vehicle
caused in whole or in part by a failure to maintain
the Kia Vehicle in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph 3. “Your Responsibilities”
3. Your Responsibilities
Inspect the body sheet metal panels of your Kia Vehicle
on a regular basis (at least monthly) to detect any chips
or scratches in the paint or protective coating and to
repair them immediately.
Special care should be taken to protect your Kia Vehicle
from corrosion under the following conditions:
• If you drive on salted roads, or if you drive near the
ocean, flush the underbody as needed, and at least
weekly with clean unsalted water.
• It is important to keep the drain holes in the lower
edges of the body clear.
• If your Kia Vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
any event which may cause damage to the paint,
have your Kia Vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
• If you carry special cargo, such as chemicals,
fertilizers, deicing salt, or other corrosive substances,
be sure that such materials are well packaged and
sealed. Any leakage of such materials will void this
warranty where the leakage has occurred.
• If you drive frequently on gravel roads, we
recommend that you install stone guards behind
each wheel.
4. To Get Warranty Service
You must take your Kia Vehicle, along with this
manual, to any Authorized Kia Dealer in the United
States during its normal service hours.
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding
this warranty, refer to the “When You Need to Talk to
Kia” starting on Page 39.
5. Limited Liability
Liability under this warranty is limited solely to the
repair or replacement of factory installed parts that fails
to function properly. Such repair or replacement shall be
carried out by an Authorized Kia Dealer at its place of
business. This warranty does not include any other
expense, including but not limited to those for any
replacement transportation or for the loss of use of your
Kia vehicle.
6. Other Terms
The “Other Terms” stated on page 12 in the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty section of this manual also
apply to this warranty.
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10. Other Items Not Covered by This Warranty
In addition to the above provisions, this warranty
does not cover the following:
(a) Damage resulting from such factors as
accidents, acts of nature or events beyond the
control of Kia.
(b) Any economic loss, incidental, special,
consequential, or exemplary damages (whether
in contract or tort), including, but not limited to,
loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the
Kia Vehicle, cost of transporting the Kia Vehicle
to an Authorized Kia Dealer or other repair
establishment for repair or service, lodging, car
rentals, travel costs, loss of pay and any other
expenses or damages.
(c) Any repair of a Kia Vehicle on which the
odometer mileage has been altered or on which
the actual mileage cannot be readily determined.
(When replacing the speedometer, the
“Speedometer Replacement Record” on the
inside front cover must be filled in by an
Authorized Kia Dealer or any repair
establishment utilizing Certified Parts.)
This warranty is given in lieu of all other
express or implied warranties (except those set
forth separately in this manual) on the part of
Kia America Inc. or the Authorized Kia Dealer
selling the Kia Vehicle. No dealer, or any agent
or employee thereof, or any other person, is
authorized to extend or enlarge this warranty.
This warranty is applicable to all the Kia
Vehicles certified for the 50 states, including the
State of California.
Federal Emission Control Warranty
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Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Federal Emission Control Warranty
Air Induction System Air Cleaner Assembly Intake Manifold Surge Tank-Air Intake Turbo ChargerFuel Metering System Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP) Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Fuel Injector Fuel Delivery Line Throttle Body (ETC Actuator) Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Idle Speed Control System Oxygen Sensor Pulsation Damper Engine Control Module (ECM) * 8/80 All vehicles High Pressure Pump High Pressure SensorIgnition System Spark Plugs Spark Plugs Cable Set Ignition Coil Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) Generator
Valve Timing System CVVT Assy Oil Control Valve Assy Oil Temperature SensorEvaporative Control System Vapor Storage Canister Canister Close Valve (CCV) Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Module Fuel Tank Fuel Filler Cap Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTP) ORVR(Vent) Valve Rollover(Cut) ValvePositive Crankcase Ventilation System PCV Valve and HoseCatalyst and Exhaust System Exhaust Manifold Exhaust Manifold Catalytic Assembly * 8/80 All vehicles Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) Catalytic Converter Assembly * 8/80 All vehiclesMiscellaneous Items Used In Above Systems Hose, Clamps,Gasket or Seals Wires, Harnesses Connectors All Sensor(Switches,Solenoid Valves, Battery) associated with the ECMOnboard Emission Diagnostic Device Malfunction Indicator Light and Bulb * 8/80 All vehicles Data Link Connector * 8/80 All vehicles
Spark Plugs shall be warranted for the emissions warranty period, or the first scheduled replacement time or mileage, whichever occurs first.NOTE 1 : Specific emission parts covered up to 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, or up to the first required scheduled maintenance, whichever occurs first (See Owner's Manual for required scheduled maintenance).NOTE 2 : Parts designated by "8/80" are warranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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