Engine Start/Stop Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button with Indicator Light

Whenever the front door is opened, the ENGINE START/STOP button illuminates for your convenience. The light will turn off approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed. It will also illuminate immediately after the security alarm system is armed.

ENGINE START/STOP Button Positions

OFF

Off

• With manual transaxle

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

• With Intelligent Variable Transmission

To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), press the ENGINE START/STOP button when the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button when the shift lever is not in the P (Park) position, the ENGINE START/STOP button will not go to the OFF position, but to the ACC position.

In addition, the steering wheel locks when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position to help protect you from theft. It locks when the driver's door is open.

Vehicles with Steering Column Anti-Theft Lock

The steering wheel locks when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position to help protect you from 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. If the problem persists, we recommend having the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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 a warning chime will sound. In this case, 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 relieve the pressure.

• If you have difficulty turning the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ACC position, turn the steering wheel left and right to relieve the tension while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• The vehicle must be stopped when turning off the engine.

✽ NOTICE

You can turn off the engine (START/RUN) or the 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 and switch to the ACC position by pressing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds, or by pressing it 3 times in succession within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the engine without depressing the brake pedal by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button when the shift lever is in N (Neutral).

ACC (Accessory)

Orange

• With manual transaxle

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

• With Intelligent Variable Transmission

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button when it is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal.

The steering wheel unlocks and electrical accessories operate.

If the ENGINE START/STOP button remains in the ACC position for more than 1 hour, the power will turn off automatically to prevent battery discharge.

ON

Red

• With manual transaxle

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

• With Intelligent Variable Transmission

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button when 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 a long time. The battery may discharge because the engine is not running.

START/RUN

Off

• With manual transaxle

To start the engine, depress the clutch pedal and brake pedal, then press the engine start/stop button when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.

• With Intelligent Variable Transmission

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

If you leave the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or ON position for an extended period, the battery will discharge.

WARNING - Engine Start

Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the vehicle is moving, except in an emergency. This will result in loss of steering control and braking function, which may cause an accident.