Auto start

When the engine stops automatically by ISG, the engine will restart if one of the following driver actions.

  • Release the brake pedal.

  • Move the shift gear to the R (Reverse) position or the Manual mode while depressing the brake pedal.

The engine will start and the green AUTO STOP indicator ( ) on the instrument cluster will go out.

The engine will also restart automatically without any driver actions if the following occurs:

  • The brake vacuum pressure is low.

  • The engine has stopped for about 5 minutes.

  • The air conditioning is ON with the fan speed set to the highest position.

  • The front defroster is ON.

  • The battery is weak.

  • The cooling and heating performance of the climate control system is unsatisfactory.

  • Your Kia is shifted to P (Park) when Auto Hold is activated.

  • The door is opened or the seatbelt is unfastened when Auto Hold is activated.

  • The EPB switch is pressed when Auto Hold is activated.