ENGINE START/STOP button position
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), stop the vehicle then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) position. When you press the ENGINE START/STOP button without the shift lever in the P (Park) position, the ENGINE START/STOP button will not change to the OFF position but to the ACC position.
The steering wheel locks when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked properly when you open the driver's door, the warning chime will sound. Try locking the steering wheel again. If the problem is not solved, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
In addition, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position after the driver's door is opened, the steering wheel will not lock and the warning chime will sound. In such a situation, close the door. Then the steering wheel will lock and the warning chime will stop.
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly, the ENGINE START/STOP button will not work. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button whilst turning the steering wheel right and left to release the tension.
You are able to turn off the engine (START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON), only when the vehicle is not in motion.
In an emergency situation whilst the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds.
If the vehicle is still moving, to restart the vehicle:
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Manual Transmission/Intelligent Manual Transmission - Press the ENGINE START/STOP button with shift lever in neutral and clutch pedal (for manual transmission) depressed.
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Automatic transmission/Intelligent variable transmission - Press the ENGINE START/STOP button when vehicle speed is 5 km/h or over.
ACC (Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button when the button is in the OFF position without depressing the clutch pedal.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button whilst it is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electrical accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position for more than 1 hour, the button is turned off automatically to prevent battery discharge.
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button when the button is in the ACC position without depressing the clutch pedal.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button whilst it is in the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started. Do not leave the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position for a long time. The battery may discharge, because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the clutch pedal and brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
Shift the transmission into Neutral. Keep the brake pedal depressed whilst pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button to the START position.
If the status is changed into ACC, it will be displayed on the cluster as in the following pop-up.
When the shift lever is not placed in N (Neutral), the following pop-up will be displayed on the cluster.
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For your safety, start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the clutch pedal for manual transmission vehicles or without depressing the brake pedal for automatic transmission/Intelligent variable transmission/Intelligent Manual Transmission vehicles, the engine will not start and the ENGINE START/STOP button changes as follow:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC
If you leave the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or ON position for a long time, the battery will discharge.
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Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button whilst the vehicle is in motion. This would result in loss of directional control and braking function, which could cause an accident and severe damage to the intelligent variable transmission.
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The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking brake. Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the shift lever is engaged in P (Park), set the parking brake fully and shut the engine off. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not taken.
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Never reach for the ENGINE START/STOP button or any other controls through the steering wheel whilst the vehicle is in motion. The presence of your hand or arm in the area could cause loss of vehicle control, an accident and serious bodily injury or death.
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Do not place any movable objects around the driver's seat as they may move whilst driving, interfere with the driver and lead to an accident.