SMART, COMFORT, SPORT, CUSTOM* and ECO drive modes may be changed
according to the driver’s preference or road conditions To change the drive
mode, rotate the DRIVE MODE knob
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SMART Mode – When SMART mode is selected, the system automatically
selects the drive mode best suited to the current driving style A SMART
indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster The color of the SMART
indicator (green, white, red) depends on the current driving style To
deactivate, rotate the DRIVE MODE knob
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again to change the selection to
another setting
COMFORT Mode – The system’s default mode is COMFORT mode (unless
ECO Mode is selected) and is not displayed on the instrument cluster nor the
audio system’s screen
SPORT Mode – An orange SPORT indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster when selected To
deactivate, rotate the DRIVE MODE knob
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again to change the selection to another setting
CUSTOM Mode – When CUSTOM mode is selected, a graphic of the Stinger will display The CUSTOM
Mode allows the driver to mix aspects of other driving modes to make a customized mode
ECO Mode – A green ECO indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster To deactivate, rotate the DRIVE
MODE knob
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again to change the selection to another setting
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
N
D
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE MODE
OFF
COMFORT
ECO
SPORT
SMART
CUSTOM
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
REMINDERS:
• When ECO mode is selected, the following may occur to help improve fuel economy:
– Acceleration may be slightly reduced even when the accelerator is fully depressed
– Air conditioner performance may be limited
– Shift pattern of the automatic transmission may change
– Engine noise may increase
– System’s power will be limited when driving uphill
• When SPORT mode is selected, fuel economy may decrease
• Steering effort may be slightly increased in Sport mode
• When the vehicle is placed in ECO mode, it will remain in ECO mode even when the ignition is cycled
SPORT mode will default to NORMAL mode after the ignition is cycled
Drive Mode Integrated Control System
Refer to the inside front cover for
more information on QR codes
wwwyoutubecom/KiaFeatureVideos
Drive Mode Video
QR CODE
*IF EQUIPPED
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STINGER FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is turned off,
the system will default to COMFORT mode and
each mode will need to be selected again when
the vehicle restarts (except for ECO
QUICK TIP
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