Starting the engine with smart key

When your Kia doors are opened or when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed your Kia will check for the smart key.

If the smart key is not in your Kia, the " " indicator and a message "Key is not in your Kia" will appear on the instrument cluster and LCD window. If all doors are closed, the chime will sound for 5 seconds. The indicator or warning will turn off while your Kia is moving. Always have the smart key with you.

WARNING

The engine will start only when the smart key is in your Kia. Never allow children, or any person who is unfamiliar with your Kia touch the ENGINE START/STOP button or related parts. Pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button while the smart key is in your Kia may result in unintended engine activation and/or unintended vehicle movement.

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while your Kia is in motion, do not attempt to move the gear to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the gear in the N (Neutral) position while your Kia is still moving and press the ENGINE START/STOP button in an attempt to restart the engine.

NOTE

  • If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button with the smart key.

    When you press the ENGINE START/STOP button directly with the smart key, the smart key should contact the button at a right angle.

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  • If the stop light fuse is blown, you cannot start the engine normally.

    Replace the fuse with a new one. If not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for 10 seconds while it is in the ACC position. The engine can start without pressing the brake pedal, but for your safety, always depress the brake pedal before starting the engine.

CAUTION

  • Do not press the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 10 seconds except when the stop light fuse is blown.