Kia Picanto: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / Condition of ISG system operation

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / 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 battery is sufficiently charged.
- The outside temperature is more than -2°C (28.4°F).
- The outside temperature is under 32°C (89.6°F).
- The engine coolant temperature is not too low.

NOTICE

If the ISG system does not meet that operation condition, the ISG system is deactivated. The light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate.
If the light comes on continuously, please check the operation condition.

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 ...

ISG system deactivation

If you want to deactivate the ISG system, press the ISG OFF button. The light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate. If you press the ISG OFF button again, the system will be activated ...

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