Kia Picanto: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / Auto start

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2024 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / Auto start

To restart the engine from idle stop mode

The engine will start and the green AUTO STOP indicator () on the instrument cluster will go out. If your vehicle is equipped with a supervision cluster, the notice will illuminate on the LCD display.

The engine will also restart automatically without the driver’s any actions if the following occurs:

- The fan speed of manual climate control system is set above the 3rd position when the air conditioning is on.
- The fan speed of automatic climate control system is set above the 6th position when the air conditioning is on.
- When a certain amount of time has passed with the climate control system on.
- When the defroster is on.
- The brake vacuum pressure is low.
- The battery charging status is low.
- The vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h.

The green AUTO STOP indicator () on the instrument cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop mode Manual transaxle 1. Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h. 2. Shift into N (Neutral) position. 3. Release the clutch pedal. Automatic transaxle ...

Condition of ISG system operation
The ISG system will operate under the following condition: - The driver’s seat belt is fastened. - The driver’s door and hood are closed. - The brake vacuum pressure is adequate. - The ba ...

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Kia Picanto JA 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Stopping the Engine


Manual Transaxle 1. When the vehicle is stationary, depress the clutch and brake pedal at the same time. 2. With the clutch and brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into N (Neutral). 3. With the brake pedal depressed, apply the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ...

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Manual transaxle operation


The manual transaxle has 5 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower gear is easily accomplished. Depress the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then releas ...

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