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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON*

To start the engine:

Press the brake pedal
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while the gear shift is in P (Park)
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 inside the vehicle

(Button located on center console below Gear Shift Knob)

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 (amber light)

ON position:

When already in the ACC position (amber light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start/Stop button again (red-orange light)
When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Start/Stop button twice (red-orange light)

Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the 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 to start the engine while pressing the brake pedal

*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 8 in the Owner’s Manual.