Engine Start/Stop Button Location

OFF

With Manual Transmission

To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), stop the vehicle, then press the engine start/stop button.

With Dual Clutch Transmission / Intelligent Variable Transmission

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. If you press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in the P (Park) position, the engine start/stop button will not switch to the OFF position, but will switch to the ACC position.

Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock

The steering wheel locks when the engine start/stop button is in the OFF position to protect against theft.

It locks when the driver's door is open.

If the steering wheel is not locked properly when you open the driver's door, a warning chime will sound. Try locking the steering wheel again. If the problem persists, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Also, 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 a warning chime will sound. If this occurs, close the door. The steering wheel will then lock and the chime will stop.

✽ NOTICE

If the steering wheel does not unlock properly, the engine start/stop button will not operate. Press the engine start/stop button while turning the steering wheel left and right to release the tension.

✽ NOTICE

You can turn off the engine (START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON) only when the vehicle is not moving.

CAUTION

In an emergency while the vehicle is moving, you can turn off the engine or switch to the ACC position by pressing the engine start/stop button for more than 2 seconds, or 3 times consecutively within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving, restart the vehicle:

• Manual Transmission - Press the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in Neutral and the clutch pedal depressed.
• Dual Clutch Transmission / Intelligent Variable Transmission - Press the engine start/stop button when the vehicle speed is 5 km/h or more.

ACC (Accessory)

With Manual Transmission

Press the engine start/stop button when it is in the OFF position without depressing the clutch pedal.

With Dual Clutch Transmission / Intelligent Variable Transmission

Press the engine start/stop button while it is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal.

The steering wheel unlocks and electrical accessories become operational.

If the engine start/stop button remains in the ACC position for more than 1 hour, the system turns off automatically to prevent battery discharge.

ON

With Manual Transmission

Press the engine start/stop button when it is in the ACC position without depressing the clutch pedal.

With Dual Clutch Transmission / Intelligent Variable Transmission

Press the engine start/stop button while it is in the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal.

Warning lights can be checked before starting the engine. Do not leave the engine start/stop button in the ON position for an extended period. The battery may discharge because the engine is not running.

START/RUN

With Manual Transmission

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.

With Dual Clutch Transmission / Intelligent Variable Transmission

To start the engine, depress the brake pedal and press the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. For your safety, start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.

✽ NOTICE

If you press the engine start/stop button without depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (dual clutch / intelligent variable transmission), the engine will not start and the engine start/stop button will change as follows: OFF ➔ ACC ➔ ON ➔ OFF or ACC.

✽ NOTICE

If the engine start/stop button is left in the ACC or ON position for an extended period, the battery will discharge.

WARNING

• Never press the engine start/stop button while the vehicle is moving. This may result in loss of steering and braking control, which could lead to an accident.
• The anti-theft steering column lock does not replace the parking brake. Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the shift lever is in P (Park), set the parking brake fully, and turn the engine off. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not observed.
• Never reach through the steering wheel to 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 cause loss of vehicle control, accident, and serious injury or death.
• Do not place any loose objects around the driver's seat, as they may move during driving, interfere with the driver, and cause an accident.