Kia Stinger 2022 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) 

When the 2022 Kia Stinger goes through rough terrain, the All Wheel Drive (AWD) system stands by your side and pushes the limits of speed and control. The AWD system was created to take advantage of the Stinger’s powerful power and send it precisely to all four wheels. It shows a dedication to better traction, stability, and handling in a variety of driving situations. With a lean toward the rear wheels, the Stinger feels sporty and quick, and it can easily adapt to the road’s changing conditions. In addition to improving speed, the 2022 Stinger’s AWD system shows a dedication to safety, giving drivers complete peace of mind whether they’re driving on snow-covered or rainy roads. The AWD system is an important part of the Stinger and shows how committed Kia is to making driving exciting and safe. It combines power and poise, turning the road into an exciting canvas to conquer.

2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

All-wheel drive (AWD)

Using All all-wheel drive (AWD)

The All Wheel Drive (AWD) System delivers engine power to the front and rear wheels for maximum traction. AWD is useful when extra traction is required, such as when driving slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.
If the system determines there is a need for four-wheel drive, the engine’s driving power is distributed to all four wheels automatically.

WARNING
If the AWD warning light stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a malfunction with the AWD system. When the AWD warning light illuminates, we recommend that the vehicle be checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• Do not drive in conditions that exceed the vehicle’s intended design such as challenging off-road conditions.
• Avoid high speeds when cornering or turning.
• Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
• The risk of a rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and the driver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
• In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes.

NOTICE

• Do not drive in water if the level is higher than the bottom of the vehicle.
• Check your brake condition once you are out of mud or water. Depress the brake pedal several times as you move slowly until you feel normal braking return.
• Shorten your scheduled maintenance interval if you drive in off-road conditions such as sand, mud or water (Refer to “Maintenance under severe usage conditions – Turbo Models
• Make sure that AWD vehicle is towed by a flatbed tow truck.

For safe AWD operation
Before driving

• Make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts.
• Sit upright and closer to the steering wheel than usual. Adjust the steering wheel to a position comfortable for you to drive.

Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

• Start off slowly by applying the accelerator pedal gently.
• Use snow tires or tire chains.
• Keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
• Use engine braking during deceleration.
• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns to prevent skids.

Driving in sand or mud

• Maintain slow and constant speed.
• Use tire chains driving in mud if necessary.
• Keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
• Reduce vehicle speed and always check the road condition.
• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns to prevent getting stuck.

NOTICE
When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand or mud, place a non-slip material under the drive wheels to provide traction OR slowly spin the wheels in forward and reverse directions which causes a rocking motion that may free the vehicle. However, avoid running the engine continuously at high rpm, which could damage the AWD system.

NOTICE

• When putting the tire chains to the tire, be sure to attach the chain to the two rear wheels. In this case, drive below 18 mph and minimize the driving distance. High-speed or long-term driving with the tire chains may cause malfunction or damage to the four-wheel drive.
• If tire chains must be used, use AutoSock (fabric snow chain) and install the tire chain after reviewing the instructions provided with the tire chains.
  * For more information on Snow Tires and Tire Chains, 

2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Driving up or down hills

• Driving uphill
  • Before starting off, check if it is possible to drive uphill.
  • Drive as straight as possible.
• Driving downhill
  • Do not change gear while driving downhill. Select gear before driving downhill.
  • Drive slowly using engine braking while driving downhill.
  • Drive as straight as possible.

WARNING
Exercise extreme caution driving up or down steep hills. The vehicle’s tires could lose traction depending on the grade, terrain and water/mud conditions.

Emergency precautions

Tires
WARNING
Do not use tires and wheels of a different size and type than the ones originally installed on your vehicle. It can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead to increased steering difficulty or rollover causing serious injury.

When replacing the tires, be sure to equip all four tires with the tire and wheel of the same size, type, tread, brand and load-carrying capacity.
In case of an emergency such as tire puncture, repair it using TMK (Tire Mobility Kit) for temporary use. Afterwards, have the tire be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Never start or run the engine while an AWD vehicle is raised on a jack. The vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack causing serious injury or death to you or those nearby.

Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. 

Vehicle inspection

• When the vehicle is on a car lift, do not operate the front and rear wheels separately. All four wheels should be operated.
• Never engage the parking brake while running the engine on a car lift. This may damage the AWD system.

Dynamometer testing
An AWD vehicle must be tested on a special four-wheel chassis dynamometer.
An AWD vehicle should not be tested on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester must be used, perform the following procedure:

FAQ