ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON*

To start the engine:

Depress the brake pedal
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)

(Located right of Steering Wheel)

To turn the engine OFF:

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person or inside the vehicle.

Quick Tips:

To use electrical accessories:

ACC position
— When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once
ON position
— When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again
— When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice
— Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery

Reminders:

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 Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine

*See LEGAL page for legal information.

This feature may not be available on all Kia models.

Button configuration may vary. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.

For more information, refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual.