Kia Stinger CK: Driving your vehicle

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle

Contents:

Automatic transmission (shift-by-wire) ➤

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD) refers to a system equipped with a mechanism that controls the differential functions of the wheels in the Rear- Differential. It allows for an enhancement in handling performance during turning.

Never run wheels with one of them lifted by the jack. It is extremely dangerous for a vehicle equipped with Limited Slip Differential.

Be sure to inject oil for exclusive use of LSD when replacing Rear Differential (for LSD) Oil.

✽ NOTICE

There could be slight noises coming from friction plates inside LSD when the LSD-equipped vehicle is turning around, but it is a normal sound in the process of LSD operation and the noises don't indicate vehicle failure.

Oil change is highly recommended in case that the sound becomes louder.

Brake system ➤

Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) ➤

Cruise control system ➤

Smart cruise control with stop & go system ➤

ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system ➤

Drive mode integrated control system ➤

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system ➤

Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) ➤

Driver Attention Warning (DAW) ➤

Economical operation ➤

Special driving conditions ➤

Winter driving ➤

Vehicle load limit ➤

Vehicle weight

This chapter will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of the vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's specifications and the compliance label:

Base curb weight

This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.

Vehicle curb weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo weight

This figure includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment.

GAW (Gross axle weight)

This is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)

This is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the compliance label. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual Cargo Weight plus passengers.

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)

This is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver’s door sill.

Wireless smart phone charging system

Before driving

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filter changes are required. Drive belts Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessary.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Emergency towing

■ Front ■ Rear If towing is necessary, have it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing hook under the front (or rear) of the vehicle. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.