Engine Start/Stop Button Location

OFF

With Manual Transmission

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 Automatic Transmission / Dual Clutch Transmission

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

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 properly locked when the driver's door is opened, a warning chime will sound. Try locking the steering wheel again. If the problem is not resolved, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized 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 a warning sound will be heard. In this situation, close the door. The steering wheel will then lock and the warning sound will stop.

NOTICE

If the steering wheel is not properly unlocked, the engine START/STOP button will not operate. Press the engine START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel to the right and left to release the tension.

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 ACC 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, to restart the vehicle:

• Manual transmission: Press the Engine Start/Stop button with the shift lever in neutral and the clutch pedal depressed.
• Automatic transmission / dual clutch transmission: Press the Engine Start/Stop button when vehicle speed is 5 km/h or more.

ACC (Accessory)

With Manual Transmission

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

With Automatic Transmission / Dual Clutch 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 stays in the ACC position for more than 1 hour, the button is automatically turned off to prevent battery discharge.

ON

With Manual Transmission

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

With Automatic Transmission / Dual Clutch Transmission

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

The 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

With Manual Transmission

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 Automatic Transmission / Dual Clutch 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.

NOTICE

If you press the engine start/stop button without depressing the clutch pedal on vehicles with a manual transmission, or without depressing the brake pedal on vehicles with an automatic transmission or dual clutch transmission, the engine will not start and the engine start/stop button will change as follows:

OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

NOTICE

If you leave the engine start/stop button in the ACC or ON position for a long time, the battery will discharge.

WARNING

• Never press the Engine Start/Stop button while the vehicle is moving. This will result in loss of steering control and braking function, which may cause an accident.
• The 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), fully apply the parking brake, and turn off the engine. If these precautions are not taken, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and suddenly.
• Never reach for the Engine Start/Stop button or other controls through the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Having your hand or arm in this area may cause loss of vehicle control, an accident, and serious injury or death.
• Do not place any loose objects around the driver's seat, as they may move while driving, interfere with the driver, and cause an accident.