Kia Stinger CK: Door locks / Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Door locks / Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

Contents:

With the door lock button

  • To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The red mark on the handle will be visible.
  • To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door is locked properly, the red mark on the handle will not be visible.
  • To open a door, pull the door handle (2) outward.
  • If the inner door handle of the driver’s (or front passenger’s) door is pulled when the door lock button is in the lock position, the button will unlock and the door will open. (if equipped)
  • Front doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and any front door is opened.
  • Doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and a door is open.

WARNING

Do not pull the inner door handle while the vehicle is moving.

If a power door lock ever fails to function while you are in the vehicle, try one or more of the following techniques to exit :

  • Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and manual) while simultaneously pulling on the door handle.
  • Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
  • Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from outside.

With central door lock switch

■ Driver side

■ Passenger side

Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.

For Driver’s door:

  • When pushing down on the right portion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
  • When pushing down on left portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.

For Front Passenger’s door:

  • When pushing down on the front portion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
  • When pushing down on the rear portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
  • If the smart key is in the vehicle and any front door is opened, the doors will not lock even though the right portion(1, driver`s door) of the central door lock switch is pressed.

WARNING - Doors

The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the door.

WARNING - Unattended children/animals

Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Lap/shoulder belt

Height adjustment You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of 4 positions for maximum comfort and safety. The height of the adjusting seat belt should not be too close to your neck. You will not be getting the most effective protection. The shoulder portion should be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder near the door and not your neck.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). This position locks the transmission and prevents the drive wheels from rotating. Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the drive wheels to lock which will cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

 
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