Engine Start/Stop Button

Whenever the driver's door is opened, the Engine Start/Stop button illuminates and goes off 30 seconds after the door is closed.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, NEVER allow children or anyone unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the Engine Start/Stop button or related parts. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement may occur.

WARNING

To turn off the engine in an emergency: Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop button for more than two seconds, OR quickly press and release the Engine Start/Stop button three times (within three seconds).

If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the engine without depressing the brake pedal by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button with the shift lever in N (Neutral).

WARNING

• NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop button while the vehicle is moving, except in an emergency. This will stop the engine and cause loss of power steering and brake assist. Loss of steering and braking control may occur, which may result in an accident.
• Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the shift lever is in P (Park), apply the parking brake, press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position, and take the electronic key with you. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not followed.
• NEVER reach through the steering wheel to operate the Engine Start/Stop button or any other control while the vehicle is moving. The presence of your hand or arm in this area may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Engine Start/Stop Button Positions

Starting the Engine

WARNING

• Always wear suitable footwear when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable footwear, such as high heels, ski boots, sandals, slippers, etc., may interfere with your ability to properly use the brake and accelerator pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle may move and cause an accident.
• Wait until the engine speed becomes normal. The vehicle may suddenly move if the brake pedal is released while the engine speed is high.

Information

• The engine will start by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button only when the Smart Key is inside the vehicle.
• Even if the Smart Key is inside the vehicle, if it is far from the driver, the engine may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position, if any door is open, the system checks for the Smart Key. If the Smart Key is not inside the vehicle, the indicator will flash and the "Key Not in Vehicle" warning will illuminate, and if all doors are closed, a chime will also sound for approximately 5 seconds. Keep the Smart Key inside the vehicle when using the ACC position or when the vehicle engine is running.

Vehicle with Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT):

1. Always carry the Smart Key with you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

3. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.

Information

• Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle is stationary. Start moving at moderate engine speed. (Aggressive acceleration and deceleration should be avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not depress the accelerator when starting the vehicle. Do not increase engine speed during warm-up.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the vehicle:

• If the engine stalls while driving, do not attempt to move the shift lever to P (Park). If traffic and road conditions permit, you may place the shift lever in N (Neutral) while the vehicle is still moving and press the Engine Start/Stop button to attempt to restart the engine.
• Do not push or tow the vehicle to start the engine.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the vehicle:

When the brake switch fuse is blown, the engine will not start normally. Replace the fuse with a new one. If you are unable to replace the fuse, you may start the engine by pressing and holding the Engine Start/Stop button for 10 seconds with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC position.

Do not press the engine Start/Stop button for more than 10 seconds, except when the stop lamp switch fuse is blown.

For your safety, always press the brake pedal before starting the engine.

Information

If the smart key battery is discharged or the smart key does not work properly, you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button with the smart key in the direction shown in the illustration above.