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

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

1. Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h.

2. Press the brake pedal.

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

NOTICE

You must reach a speed of at least 10 km/h since last idle stop.
If you unfasten the seat belt or open the driver’s door (engine hood) in auto stop mode, the light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate and ISG system is deactivated. If your vehicle is equipped with a supervision cluster, the notice will illuminate on the LCD display. Turn the ignition switch to the START position to start the engine manually.

ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system

Your vehicle may be equipped with the ISG system, which reduces fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine, when the vehicle is at a standstill. (For example : red light, sto ...

Auto start

To restart the engine from idle stop mode Press the clutch pedal when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position. (Manual transaxle) Press the brake pedal for auto start. (Autom ...

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