Turning vehicle ON/OFF
Figure 1. Type A
2026 Kia Tasman Engine Start/Stop button image. The image displays the center console layout where a circular button labeled 'ENGINE START STOP' is highlighted in cyan on the left. Adjacent to it is a gear selector handle with P, R, N, and D indicators. Explains the location of the button used to start or stop the vehicle.
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Figure 2. Type B (if equipped)
2026 Kia Tasman ENGINE START/STOP button (Type B) image. A red line points to the button behind the steering wheel, shown in a magnified inset highlighted in teal with 'ENGINE START STOP' text. Explains the button's location for turning the vehicle on or off.
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Operation

  • OFF

    • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button in P (Park) to turn the vehicle off.

    • While depressing the brake, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

  • ACC (Accessory)

    • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once without depressing the brake pedal when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in OFF position.

    • The steering wheel is unlocked. The electrical accessories can be operated.

    • Turns off automatically after approximately 1 hour to prevent battery discharge.

  • ON

    • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once in the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal. The warning lights can be checked.

  • START/RUN

    • In the OFF, ACC or ON position, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and press the ENGINE START/STOP button while depressing the brake pedal.

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.

  • Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the gear is shifted to P (Park) position, 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 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.

  • The vehicle will start, only when the smart key is in the vehicle. Never allow children or any person who is unfamiliar with the vehicle touch the ENGINE START/STOP button or related parts. Pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button while the smart key is in the vehicle may result in unintended vehicle activation and/or unintended vehicle movement.

CAUTION

  • 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 ENGINE START/STOP 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 ENGINE START/STOP button when vehicle speed is over approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

  • 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 ENGINE START/STOP button in an attempt to restart the vehicle.

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

NOTE

  • If you leave the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or ON position for a long time, the battery will discharge.

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

    • OFF > ACC > ON > OFF or ACC

  • 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.

  • You are able to turn off the vehicle only when the vehicle is not in motion.

  • If the battery is weak or the smart key is not working properly, check that the gear is in the P (Park).

    For vehicle with electronic shift lever, place the smart key on the key recognition area located on the centre console, and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button for about 10 seconds in the ACC state.

    For vehicle with mechanical shift lever, press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the smart key. When you press the ENGINE START/STOP button directly with the smart key, the smart key should contact the button at a right angle.