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Guys: I',m trying to figure out how to turn off the auto function on my windscreen wipers. I've read the Owner Manual (pp. 4-130 to 4-133) and I can't see any info at all relating to switching from auto mode to manual mode. When I adjust the speed of the intermittent wipers, I see the dash...

Anything that vaguely smells like gas? That'd be 87 RON wouldn't it? 91 RON is the entry level petrol in Australia. Our mid spec premium is 95 RON and the top shelf premium is 98 RON. I'd be happy to see 91 RON scrapped and the 95 RON made the entry level. That should stop the Oil Co's...

Agreed. It's not new. But remains an annoyance. I can understand the need for a ding if the car is moving. But why interrupt those listening to music in a PARKED car?

DJL, Thanks again. I plan to flick Kia Australia an email and see what they say in response.

Having been pointed in the direction of the accessory function, I'm in my parked Stinger and listening to my radio. But because it's a hot day, I've got the driver's door open. And that (apparently) means I've got to put up with inane door chimes as I listen to my favourite music? KIA!! With...

Guys: I checked the Kia Manual. Yes it specifies ACEA A5 oil. But there's a footnote: *5. And footnote 5 states that if ACEA A5 oil is not available then a minimum of SM oil may be used. ACEA A5 is available here. It's what the local Kia Dealer uses. I wonder where that leaves me if I...

Thanks heaps guys. I've learned something - again. It's a pity that Kia doesnt make a LOW TECH Stinger with keys for old timers! ;-)

Guys, One more question from a new Stinger driver who's still wearing L Plates on the technology front (and no 10 year old to help). I want to be able to listen to the radio WITHOUT the engine running. Any time I try, the info screen flashes up a warning that the system is shutting down to...

Guys, I recently asked a question relating to oils suitable for the Stinger V6TT. I bought what I considered to be top shelf Group 4 Full Synthetic oil (SN 0W-40). And the local Kia Dealer said it wasn't good enough even though it was SN rated and EXCEEDED the specified 0W-30 range ...

DJL. Thanks heaps. Apologies for asking. Now that you've shown me, I do remember reading these pages. I'm still learning where everything is in the car. I had a similar issue with the mirrors. Couldn't get them to fold out after I started the car ... and I found the required switch in the...

Guys, I drove to the shops to pick up family. The locked doors prevented their entry. I was able to reach over and open the front passenger door but this didn't unlock the rear doors. I searched in vain for a door release button on the dash. When I want to let people into the car, is there...

Thanks for the info all. It's a shame that the system doesn't allow Smart Mode to be set as a default. PAH

Thanks BeachMetal. I'll give it a try. Also thanks DJL for the info on Comfort Mode not learning driving styles. If the auto doesn't learn driving styles in Comfort Mode does it learn driving styles in any other mode? My Stinger is a 330S so I'll guess that it's mechanically the same as a...

Guys: I need some info on the Mode Selector on the centre console. I've been using only Comfort Mode and Sports Mode. I use Sports Mode in urban areas because I like the auto to kick down a gear or two without too much accelerator. The trouble with Sports Mode is that it seems to prevent the...

DJL - It's the complimentary first service. The Kia Australia Service Book lists this at 3000 kms.

My last car (not a Kia) was available with either a 6 speed manual or a ZF 6 speed auto. I demanded a manual so the dealer found me one. It was the worst mistake I could have made because the manual car is slower, it suffers from transmission rollover noise and driveline shunt. The ZF 6 speed...

Guys, I'm still getting to know my new Stinger. The factory turbos kick in down low with lag and I haven't noticed any running out of puff up high. Who makes the turbos on the V6TT? Is there anything special about them? Do they have variable vanes or any other tricky thing? Also, I just...

mkotek. Yes I guessed the diagrams are from your Kia Manual in Polish. The funny thing is that they appear NOT to be in my Australian version. Thanks again for sending them.

DJtoronto. Thanks heaps for the photos. My Kia has no snow. Pity about that. Sydney could use some at the moment! https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-07/nsw-fire-smoke-air-pollution-how-our-lives-will-need-to-change/11761098 PAH

mkotek and Deepsix. Thanks HEAPS! - the diagrams are great however I'm experiencing a wee bit of difficulty with the text ;-) Where did you get this info? Is it in an official Kia document? Deepsix. That's very helpful. I expected something like that to be in the Audio section of the...