Not illuminated

To turn off the vehicle power (ON position), press the Power button with the shifter dial in the P (Park) position. When you press the Power button without the shifter dial in the P (Park) position, the Power button will not change to the OFF position but to the ACC position.

Vehicles equipped with anti-theft steering column lock

The steering wheel locks when the Power 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. Try locking the steering wheel again. 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 Power 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 vehicle Power button will not work. Press the Power button while turning the steering wheel right and left to release the tension.

CAUTION

You are able to turn off the vehicle (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 vehicle off and to the ACC position by pressing the vehicle Power button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the vehicle without depressing the brake pedal by pressing the vehicle power button with the shifter dial in the N (Neutral) position.

Press the Power button while it is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal.

The steering wheel unlocks (if equipped with anti-theft steering column lock) and electrical accessories are operational.

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

Press the Power button while it is in the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal.

The warning lights can be checked before the vehicle is started. Do not leave the Power button in the ON position for a long time. The battery may discharge, because the vehicle is not ON.

To start the vehicle, depress the brake pedal and press the Power button with the shifter dial in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For your safety, start the vehicle with the shifter dial in the P (Park) position.

NOTICE

If you press the Power button without depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle will not start and the Power button changes as follow:

OFF →ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

NOTICE

If you leave the Power button in the ACC or ON position for a long time, the battery will discharge.

WARNING

• Never press the vehicle Power 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 (if equipped) is not a substitute for the parking brake. Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the shifter dial is engaged in P (Park), set the parking brake fully and shut the vehicle off. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not taken.

• Never reach for the vehicle 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.