Engine start/stop button
Illuminated engine start/stop button
Whenever the front door is opened, the engine start/stop button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go off immediately when the engine start/stop button is turned on or go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed.
Engine start/stop button position
OFF
• with manual transaxle
To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle then press the engine start/stop button with the engine start/stop button ON.
• with DCT
To turn off the engine, press the engine start/stop button with the engine start/stop button ON and the shift lever in P(Park). When you press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P(Park), the engine start/stop button does not turn to the OFF position but to the ACC position.
✽ NOTICE
When you turn off the engine, the vehicle should be stopped.
WARNING
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is moving, you can turn off the engine and turn the engine start/stop button 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 vehicle is moving, you can restart the engine without pressing the brake pedal by pressing the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in N(Neutral).
ACC(Accessory)
• with manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button when the button is in the OFF position without depressing the clutch pedal.
• with DCT
Press the engine start/stop button when the button is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal.
If you leave the engine start/stop button in the ACC position for more than 1 hour, the engine is turned off automatically to prevent the battery from discharging.
ON
• with manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button when the button is in the ACC position without depressing the clutch pedal.
• with DCT
Press the engine start/stop button when the button is in the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started. Do not leave the button in the ON position if the engine is not running to prevent the battery from discharging.
START
• with manual transaxle
To start the engine, depress the clutch pedal and brake pedal, then press the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position.
• with DCT
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal and press the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in the P(Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
✽ NOTICE
- • If you press the engine start/stop button without depressing the clutch pedal on manual transaxle vehicles or without depressing the brake pedal on automatic transaxle vehicles, the engine will not start and the engine start/stop button changes as follows: OFF →ACC → ON → OFF
- • If you leave the engine start/stop button in the ACC or the ON position for a long time, the battery may be discharged.
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 shift lever is engaged in 1st gear for the manual transaxle or P (Park) for the automatic transaxle, set the parking brake fully and shut the engine 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 this area could cause a 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.
Starting the engine
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake, accelerator and clutch pedal (if equipped).
1.Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Manual Transaxle - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transaxle into Neutral. Depress the brake and clutch pedal fully. DCT - Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully. You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.
4.Press the engine start/stop button.
5.In extremely cold weather (below - 18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has not been operated for several days, let the engine warm up without depressing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without depressing the accelerator.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and press the engine start/stop button in an attempt to restart the engine.
- Even if the smart key is in the vehicle, but it is not close to the driver’s seat area, then the engine may not start.
- When the engine start/stop button is in the ACC or ON position, if any door is open, the system checks for the smart key. If the smart key is not in the vehicle, and if all doors are closed, the chime will sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in the vehicle, when using the ACC position or if the vehicle engine is on
WARNING
The engine will start by pressing the engine start/stop button, only when the smart key is in the vehicle. Never allow children or any person who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the engine start/stop button or related parts.
✽ NOTICE
- • If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button with the smart key.
- • When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you can't start the engine normally. Replace the fuse with a new one. If you are not able to replace the fuse, you can start the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button for 10 seconds with the engine start/stop button in the ACC mode. Always depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal (if equipped) before starting the engine.
CAUTION
Do not press the engine start/stop button for more than 5 seconds except when the stop lamp fuse is disconnected.
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