Kia Picanto (JA): Driving your vehicle / 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, stop sign and traffic jam)

The engine starts automatically as soon as the starting conditions are met.

The ISG system is ON whenever the engine is running.

NOTICE

When the engine automatically starts by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds. This happens because of low battery voltage. It does not mean the system has malfunctioned.

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).

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.

Other information:

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: Parking Assist Sensor

Components and components location Components Repair procedures Removal 1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2.Remove the rear bumper assembly. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Assembly") 3.Disconnect the connector (A) from the ultrasonic sensor.

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: Mode Control Actuator

Components and components location Component Location 1. Mode Control Actuator Description and operation Description The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit. It adjusts position of mode door by operating mode control actuator based on signal of A/C control unit.

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