Starting the vehicle

WARNING

Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle can move and lead to an accident.

  • The vehicle will start by pressing the EV button, only when the smart key is in the vehicle.

  • Even when the smart key is in the vehicle, if it is far away from the driver, the vehicle may not start.

  • When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY state, and any door is open, the system checks for the smart key. If the smart key is not in the vehicle, the indicator ( ) and the message will appear on the instrument cluster. When all doors are closed, the chime will also sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in the vehicle when in the POWER ON state.

  1. Always carry the smart key with you.

  2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

  3. Make sure the shifter dial is in P (Park).

  4. Engage the brake pedal.

  5. Press the EV button. If the vehicle starts, READY indicator will come on.

NOTE

Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not depress the accelerator while starting the vehicle.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

  • If the READY indicator turns off while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shifter dial to the P (Park) position.

    If traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shifter dial in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and press the EV button in an attempt to restart the vehicle.

  • Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the vehicle.

WARNING

Unintended Vehicle Movement

Never leave the smart key in the vehicle with children or vehicle occupants who are unfamiliar with the vehicle operation. Pushing the EV button while the smart key is in the vehicle may result in unintended vehicle activation and/or unintended vehicle movement.

If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the vehicle by pressing the EV button with the smart key.

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The side with the lock button should contact the EV button directly.

When you press the EV button directly with the smart key, the smart key should contact the button at a right angle.

If the stop lamp fuse is blown, you can't start the vehicle normally. Replace the fuse with a new one. If not possible, you can start the vehicle by pressing the EV button for 10 seconds while it is in the OFF position. The vehicle can start without depressing the brake pedal. But for your safety always depress the brake pedal before starting the vehicle.

Do not press the EV button for more than 10 seconds except when the stop lamp fuse is blown.

CAUTION

  • In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the vehicle off and to the POWER ON state by pressing the EV button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times repeatedly within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving, to restart the vehicle:

    • Press the EV button when vehicle speed is over approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

  • If the vehicle is turned off while the vehicle is in motion, do not attempt to move the gear to the P (Park) position. If the traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the gear in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and press the EV button in an attempt to restart the vehicle.

  • Do not press the EV button for more than 10 seconds except when the stop lamp fuse is blown.

NOTE

  • If you leave the EV button in the DRIVE READY or POWER ON for a long time, the battery will discharge.

  • If you press the EV button without pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle will not start and the EV button changes as follows:

    • OFF > POWER ON > OFF

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

  • You can only turn the vehicle OFF when it is not in motion.

    If you board the vehicle with smart key or digital key (UWB) (if equipped) while Target temperature is in operation, the vehicle will be switched to the DRIVE READY state for driving.But to switch to the DRIVE READY state without smart key and digital key, you need to place the NFC (card, digital key) (if equipped) on charging pad. And then close the door or step on the brake pedal. When you close the door or step on the brake pedal, if the smart key or digital key (if equipped) is not found in the vehicle, a related warning appears. After switching to the DRIVE READY state, please be careful as the vehicle may move if you shift the shift lever from the P (Park) position to another position.

  • If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the vehicle by pressing the EV button with the smart key. When you press the EV button directly with the smart key, the smart key should contact the button at a right angle.

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  • If the stop lamp fuse is blown, you cannot start the vehicle normally.

    Replace the fuse with a new one. If it is not possible, you can start the vehicle by pressing the EV button for 10 seconds while it is in the OFF position. The vehicle can start without pressing the brake pedal. But for your safety always press the brake pedal before starting the vehicle.