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ENGINE START/STOP button position

OFF (Not Illuminated)

  • With Manual Transmission

To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or 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 vehicle power (ON position), press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) position. When you press the ENGINE START/STOP button without the shift lever in the P (Park) position, the ENGINE START/STOP button will not change to the OFF position but to the ACC position.

Also, the steering wheel locks when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position to protect you against theft. It locks when the door is opened.

Vehicles equipped with anti-theft steering column lock

The steering wheel locks when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position to protect you against theft. It locks when the door is opened.

If the steering wheel is not locked properly when you open the driver's door, the warning chime will sound. If the problem is not solved, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit 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 the warning chime will sound. In such a situation, close the door. Then the steering wheel will lock and the warning chime will stop.

NOTICE

If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly, the ENGINE START/STOP button will not work. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel right and left to release the tension.

  • If difficulty is experienced turning the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ACC position, turn the steering wheel right and left to release the tension while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

  • When you turn off the engine, the vehicle should be stopped.

CAUTION

You are able to turn off the engine (START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON), only when the vehicle is not in motion. In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively 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 with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.

ACC (Accessory) (Orange)

  • 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 while it is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal.

    The steering wheel unlocks and electrical accessories are operational.

    If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position for more than 1 hour, the button is turned off automatically to prevent battery discharge.

ON (Red)

  • 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 while it is in the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal.

    The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started. 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 (Not Illuminated)

  • With Manual Transmission

    To start the engine, depress the clutch pedal and brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.

    When the shift lever is not placed in N (Neutral), the following pop-up will be displayed on the cluster.

  • With Automatic Transmission/Dual Clutch Transmission

    To start the engine, depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) or the 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 for Manual Transmission or without depressing the brake pedal for Automatic Transmission/Dual Clutch Transmission vehicles, the engine will not start and the ENGINE START/STOP button changes as follow: 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 in motion. This would result in loss of directional control and braking function, which could cause an accident.

    • The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking brake. Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the shift lever is engaged in P (Park), set the parking brake fully and shut the engine off. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not taken.

    • Never reach for the ENGINE START/STOP button or any other controls through the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion. The presence of your hand or arm in the area could cause loss of vehicle control, an accident and serious bodily injury or death.

    • Do not place any movable objects around the driver's seat as they may move while driving, interfere with the driver and lead to an accident.