ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON*

To start the engine:

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 of the Engine Start/Stop button -
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 the ACC or ON position for extended periods of time 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 Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the Engine Start/Stop button, hold the fob up against the Engine Start/Stop button and press and hold until the engine starts
Do not turn the vehicle off by pushing the Engine Start/Stop button while the vehicle is in motion. If the vehicle has been turned off the power brake and power steering system cannot operate
With the vehicle off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more difficult to control

*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.