For vehicles equipped with the smart key system

Key Not in Vehicle

If the smart key is not inside the vehicle and any door is opened or closed with the Engine Start/Stop button in ACC, ON, or START, a warning message will appear on the LCD. Also, a chime will sound for 5 seconds when the smart key is not in the vehicle and the door is closed.

Always keep the smart key with you.

Key Not Detected

If the smart key is not inside the vehicle or is not detected and you press the Engine Start/Stop button, a warning message will appear on the LCD for 10 seconds. Also, the immobilizer indicator will flash for 10 seconds.

Press the start button with the smart key.

If you press the Engine Start/Stop button while the "Key Not Detected" warning is displayed, the "Press Start Button with Smart Key" warning will appear on the LCD for 10 seconds. The immobilizer indicator will also flash for 10 seconds.

Low Key Battery

If the Engine Start/Stop button is turned to the OFF position while the smart key battery in the vehicle is discharged, a warning message will appear on the LCD for approximately 10 seconds. Also, the chime will sound once.

Replace the battery with a new one.

Press the brake pedal to start the engine (for automatic transmission)

If the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed repeatedly to change to ACC twice without depressing the brake pedal, a warning message will appear on the LCD for approximately 10 seconds to indicate that you must press the brake pedal to start the engine.

Press the clutch pedal to start the engine (for manual transmission)

If the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed repeatedly to change to ACC twice without depressing the clutch pedal, a warning message will appear on the LCD for approximately 10 seconds to indicate that you must press the clutch pedal to start the engine.

Shift to "P" (for automatic transmission)

If you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in P (Park), the Engine Start/Stop button will turn to the ACC position. If the button is pressed again, it will turn to the ON position. A warning message will appear on the LCD for approximately 10 seconds to indicate that you must press the Engine Start/Stop button with the shift lever in P (Park) position to turn off the engine.

Also, for approximately 10 seconds (if equipped)

Press the start button again

If you cannot operate the Engine Start/Stop button due to a problem with the engine start/stop system, a warning message will appear for 10 seconds and the chime will sound continuously to indicate that you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button again.

The chime will stop if the Engine Start/Stop button system operates normally or the alarm system is activated.

If the warning appears every time you press the Engine Start/Stop button, we recommend having the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Shift to "P" or "N" to start the engine.

If you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, a warning message will appear on the LCD for approximately 10 seconds.

You can also start the engine with the shift lever in N (Neutral), but for your safety, start the engine with the shift lever in P (Park).

Press the start button while turning the steering wheel (if equipped)

If the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed, a warning message will appear on the LCD for 10 seconds. A warning chime will also sound once and the Engine Start/Stop button indicator will flash for 10 seconds.

When prompted, press the Engine Start/Stop button while turning the steering wheel to the right and left.

Check the steering wheel lock system (if equipped)

If the steering wheel does not lock normally when the Engine Start/Stop button is turned to the OFF position, a warning message will appear on the LCD for 10 seconds. A warning chime will sound for 3 seconds and the engine will start/stop. The button indicator will flash for 10 seconds.

Check the "BRAKE SWITCH" fuse.

When the brake switch fuse is blown, a warning message will appear on the LCD for 10 seconds.

Replace the fuse with a new one. If this is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button for 10 seconds in ACC mode.

Torque Reduced Due to Overheating (for T-GDI engine)

When the engine coolant temperature exceeds 115 °C, this message will be displayed and engine torque will be reduced to protect the engine.