Kia Stinger CK: LCD windows / Warning Messages
Contents:
Shift to P
- This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the transmission in P (Park) position.
- At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop Button once more, it will turn to the ON position).
Low Key Battery
- This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged
when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
- This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button changes
to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing
the brake pedal.
- It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle
- This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button.
- It means that you should always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
- This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you
press the Engine Start/Stop Button.
- This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine Start/Stop
Button when there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop Button system.
- It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop
Button once more.
- If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine Start/Stop Button,
have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
- This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop Button
while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.
- At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
- This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
- It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not
possible, you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop Button
for 10 seconds in the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
• This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the transmission
not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the transmission in the N (Neutral) position.
But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the transmission
in the P (Park) position.
Door, Hood, Liftgate Open

- It means that a door, hood, or liftgate is open.
- The hood warning message will appear on the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above
3 km/h (2 mph) with the hood open.
Sunroof Open

• This warning message illuminates if you turn off the engine and then open the
driver's door when the sunroof is open.
Icy Road Warning Light

This warning pop-up message and light are to warn the driver the road may be
icy.
When the Outside Temperature is below approximately 4°C (39°F),
- The warning light (including Outside Temperature) blinks 5 times and then illuminates.
- The warning pop-up message displays, and the warning chime sounds once at the
same time only once for each ignition cycle.
✽ NOTICE
If the icy road warning light appears while driving, you should drive more
attentively and refraining from speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or
sharp turning.
Check headlight LED
This warning message illuminates if LED headlamp malfunctions.
Check headlight cooling fan
This warning message illuminates if LED headlamp cooling fan malfunctions.
Check shift lever
If there is a problem with the main function of the shift lever, this warning
is displayed.
Low Washer Fluid
- This warning message illuminates on the service reminder mode if the washer
fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
- It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
Turn on FUSE SWITCH
- This warning message illuminates if the fuse switch under the steering wheel
is OFF.
- It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.
❈For more details, refer to “Fuses” in chapter 7.
Check headlights (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction (burned-out bulb or
circuit malfunction) with the head lights (high and low beam). In this case, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICE
- When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb. For more information,
refer to “BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.
- If the different wattage bulb is equipped with the vehicle, this warning
message is not displayed.
Low Fuel
• This warning message illuminates if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning light is illuminated, add fuel as soon as possible.
Check Smart Phone Wireless Charger (if equipped)
If a smart phone is still left in the wireless charging pad unattended, even
when the the Engine Start/Stop Button is in the ACC or OFF position, a warning message
will appear on the instrument panel.
❈For more details, refer to “Smart Phone Wireless Charger” in this chapter.
Other information:
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)
After selecting a proper child seat for your child, check to make sure it fits
properly in your vehicle. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when
installing the child seat. Note these general steps when installing the seat to
your vehicle:
Properly secure the child restraint to the vehicle. All child restraints
must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with
the LATCH system.
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) System
The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving and in an accident. This
system is designed to make installation of the child restraint easier and reduce
the possibility of improperly installing your child restraint. The LATCH system
uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint. The LATCH system
eliminates the need to use seat belts to secure the child restraint to the rear
seats.