Kia Picanto: 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Other information:
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance
for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes
pump the brake pedal with ...
NOTICE
Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are
OFF after starting the engine. If any
light is still ON, this indicates a situation
that needs attention.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition
switch or Engine Start/Stop Button ...