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:
1. Detach the speed restriction label
(1) from the sealant bottle (2), and
place it in a highly visible place inside
the vehicle such as on the
steering wheel to remind the driver
not to drive too fast.
2. Filling the sealant Strictly follow
the specified sequence, otherwise
the seala ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips. ...