Kia Stinger 2022 Welcome System And Defroster
The Welcome System in the 2022 Kia Stinger goes beyond the usual ways of making people feel welcome in a car. It turns every interaction with the car into a grand show of cutting-edge technology and seamless ease. This clever feature really shows how much Kia wants to improve the driving experience; it turns approaching and leaving the Stinger into a carefully planned performance. As you get closer, the outside mirrors smoothly open, the door handles light up with a warm glow, and the ambient lighting inside the car comes to life, making the trip more immersive. As you leave, this symphony of technology says goodbye by slowly pulling back the mirrors and turning down the lights in the car. The 2022 Stinger’s Welcome System is a beautiful example of Kia’s commitment to combining style and innovation. It makes every contact a graceful dance of style, technology, and effortless luxury.
2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)
Welcome system
Welcome light
When all the doors (and liftgate) are locked and closed, the pocket lamp and puddle lamp, room lamp will come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.
- When the vehicle is approached with the smart key in possession.
Welcome light (Enable on Driver Approach) is activated or deactivated when you select User Set-tings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Convenience → Welcome mirror/light from the Settings menu in the cluster LCD display or the Infotainment System screen.
For more details, refer to “LCD display modes” on pages 4-75.
If your vehicle is equipped with an additional Infotainment System, please scan the QR code in a separately
supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
Escort welcome (if equipped)
When the headlight (light switch in the headlight or AUTO position) is on and all doors (and) are locked and closed, the position light and headlight will come on for 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.
- When the door unlocks button is pressed on the smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock or unlock button, the position light and headlight will turn off immediately.
Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and liftgate) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any of the below is performed.
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock or unlock button, the room lamp will turn off immediately.
Defroster
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.
NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Windshield defrosting and defogging”
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned off. To turn off the defroster, press the rear
Outside rearview mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-side rearview mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
FAQ
The Welcome System is a feature that enhances the driver’s and passengers’ experience by automatically activating various vehicle functions as you approach or depart from the car.
The Welcome System often uses key fob recognition or proximity sensors to detect your approach to the vehicle and activate certain functions.
Depending on the vehicle’s configuration, you may have the option to customize which functions are activated by the Welcome System.
Approaching the vehicle may trigger functions such as unfolding the exterior mirrors, illuminating the door handles, and activating interior ambient lighting.
The Welcome System typically activates when you approach the vehicle from the front or sides, but it may not activate if you approach from the rear.
Yes, you can usually turn off or adjust the Welcome System settings through the vehicle’s menu or settings.
The range of the Welcome System can vary, but it typically operates within a few feet of the vehicle.
Yes, the Welcome System typically requires the presence of a key fob or a compatible device to recognize the driver’s approach.
The system is usually designed to recognize the specific key fob or device associated with the vehicle, reducing the likelihood of accidental activation.
Departing from the vehicle may trigger functions like retracting the exterior mirrors and dimming the interior ambient lighting.
Yes, the Welcome System often works when the vehicle is parked and turned off as long as the key fob or device is within range.
The Welcome System is designed to enhance convenience and functionality and typically does not pose significant security concerns.
Yes, you can often control the exterior mirror folding and unfolding manually through the vehicle’s controls, separate from the Welcome System.
You can often enable or disable the Welcome System as needed, giving you control over when it activates.
Yes, you can usually manually control the functions activated by the Welcome System if you prefer to do so.
Useful Link
View Full PDF: Kia Stinger 2022 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.html
2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)