Starting the engine

  1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle where it remains under your control.

  2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

  3. Shift to P (Park). Engage the brake pedal fully.

  4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without engaging the accelerator pedal.

  5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while your vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speeds. (Avoid rapid acceleration and deceleration.)

WARNING

  • Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal engaged. The vehicle can move and cause an accident.

  • Wait until the engine rpm is normal. The vehicle may suddenly move if you release the brake pedal when the rpm is high.

NOTE

Starting and stopping the engine for turbocharger intercooler

  • Do not race or accelerate the vehicle immediately after you start the engine.

    If the engine is cold, idle it for several seconds to ensure that sufficient lubrication is applied within the turbocharger unit.

  • After high speed or extended driving, which puts strain on the engine load, idle the engine for about 1 minute before turning it off.

    This idle time allows the turbocharger to cool before you turn off the engine.

  • Do not turn off the engine immediately after you have subjected it to a heavy load. Doing so may cause severe damage to the engine or turbocharger unit.

Starting the engine with smart key

The vehicle will start by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button, only when the smart key is in the vehicle.

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

When the vehicle is in the ACC or ON position, if any door is open, the system will check for the smart key.

When the smart key is not in the vehicle, the ( ) indicator will blink and Key not in vehicle warning message will appear on the cluster. When all doors are closed, the chime will also sound for a few seconds. Keep the smart key in the vehicle.

WARNING

The vehicle only starts when the smart key is in your vehicle. Never allow a child or any person who is unfamiliar with your vehicle to touch the ENGINE START/STOP button or related parts. Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button while the smart key is in your vehicle may result in unintended engine operation or vehicle movement.

WARNING

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

NOTE

To prevent damage to the vehicle

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

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  • If the smart key battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the vehicle by placing the smart key on the key recognition area located on the center console and then pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button in OFF position.

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

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