2018 Kia Stinger Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Kia Stinger changes the brand’s image by combining a striking design, exhilarating performance, and luxury refinement in a way that is hard to resist. The Kia Stinger is a bold example of the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation. It is a remarkable departure from the norm, with a sleek and aerodynamic exterior that grabs attention and a range of powerful engine options, including a potent twin-turbo V6, that deliver a symphony of dynamic driving experiences. Inside, careful craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology work together to create a world of opulence and connectivity. The Stinger’s precision-tuned chassis and advanced drivetrain systems ensure an engaging yet composed ride, putting this grand tourer in a league of its own for people who want nothing less than the best.

Features of your vehicle

The 2018 Kia Stinger changes the brand’s image by combining a striking design, exhilarating performance, and luxury refinement in a way that is hard to resist. The Kia Stinger is a bold example of the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation. It is a remarkable departure from the norm, with a sleek and aerodynamic exterior that grabs attention and a range of powerful engine options, including a potent twin-turbo V6, that deliver a symphony of dynamic driving experiences. Inside, careful craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology work together to create a world of opulence and connectivity. The Stinger’s precision-tuned chassis and advanced drivetrain systems ensure an engaging yet composed ride, putting this grand tourer in a league of its own for people who want nothing less than the best.

SMART KEY
Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on the key code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the key code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the key code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

WARNING – Smart key
Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with a smart key is dangerous. Children copy adults and they could press the start button. The key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or death.

Smart key functions

1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate open
4. Panic alarm
   With smart key, you can lock or unlock doors (and liftgate) and start the engine without inserting the key. Refer to the following, for more details.

Locking
Pressing the button of the front out-side door handles with all doors closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate that all doors are locked. The button will only oper-ate when the smart key is within 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock but-ton inside the vehicle or pull the out-side door handle.
In some instances, when the outside door button is selected, the doors will not lock and an audible chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of the following occurs:

• The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position.
• Any door is opened.

Unlocking
Pressing the button of the driver’s (or front passenger’s) outside door handle with all doors closed and locked, unlocks the driver’s door.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the driver’s door is unlocked. Also, the outside rearview mirrors will automatically unfold if the outside rearview mirror folding switch is in the AUTO posi-tion.
The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 in.(0.7~1m) from the outside door handle.
When Two press unlock function is activated,
If you press the driver’s outside door handle button, driver`s door will unlock.
If you press the driver’s outside door handle button within four sec-onds again, then all the doors will unlock.

NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate the Two Press Unlock function. Refer to “User settings” in this chapter.

Liftgate unlocking
If you are within 28 ~ 40 in (0.7 ~ 1 m) from the outside liftgate handle, with your smart key in possession, the lift gate will unlock and open when you press the liftgate handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the liftgate is unlocked.
Also, once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will lock automatically.

Engine start
You can start the engine without inserting the key.
For detailed information refer to “ENGINE START/STOP button” in chapter 5.

Smart key precautions

• If you lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, and con-tact an authorized Kia dealer.
• A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, you should immediately take the vehicle and key to your authorized Kia dealer to pro-tect it from potential theft.
• The smart key will not work if any of following occurs:
  • The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can inter-fere with normal operation of the smart key.
  • The smart key near a mobile two-way radio system or a cellular phone.
  • Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle. When the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
  • If the smart key is in close proximity to your cell phone or smartphone, the signal from the smart key could be blocked by normal operation of your cell phone or smart phone.
    This is especially important when the phone is active such as making call, receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid placing the smart key and your cell phone or smart phone in the same pants or jacket pocket and maintain adequate distance between the two devices.
  • Do not leave the smart key near metallic objects such as golf bag, metal case and so on.
  • Door Lock/Unlock failure or poor starting can occur when the smart key is placed near metallic objects.
  • Always carry your smart key when you leave the car. An unattended smart key close to the vehicle can cause the vehicle battery to be dis-charged itself.
  • The smart key is not completely waterproof. In turn, internal circuit damage-related malfunction may occur when the key comes into contact with moisture (beverage, water etc.) or is heated. In this case, warranty repair is not available.
  • When the smart key is left with a bunch of keys, the Lock/Unlock button for doors and liftgate can be accidentally pressed. Pay careful attention to key use.

Battery replacement

A battery should last for several years, but if the smart key is not working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one. If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

1. Pry open the smart key center cover using screw (-) driver.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing the battery, make sure the battery position.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.

Mechanical key operations

• Used to lock and unlock the glove box.
• Lock and unlock the doors when the vehicle or smart key battery is discharged.

Smart key
To remove the mechanical key (2), press and hold the release button (1) and remove the mechanical key.
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operates in three stages: the first is the “Armed” stage, the second is the “Theft-alarm” stage, and the third is the “Disarmed” stage. If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.

Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors (and lift-gate) and engine hood are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors by depressing the door lock button on the smart key.
   After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will blink (for smart key, the chime also sounds) once to indicate that the system is armed.
   If any door (or liftgate) or engine hood remains open, the hazard warning lights and the chime will not operate and the theft-alarm will not arm. If all doors and liftgate and engine hood are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights blink once. The system can also be armed by locking the doors with the key from the front doors; however, the hazard warning lights will not blink using this method.

Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed.

• A front or rear door is opened without using the smart key.
• The liftgate is opened without using the smart key.
• The engine hood is opened.
  The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 30 seconds, and repeat the horn 2 times unless the system is disarmed. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the smart key.

Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when
The doors (and liftgate) are unlocked with the smart key.
After depressing the unlock button, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound twice (in smart key) to indicate that the sys-tem is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if any door (or liftgate) is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.
Avoid trying to start the engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the smart key, open the doors by using the mechanical key and start the engine by directly pressing the engine Start/Stop button with the smart key.
If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.

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