Kia K5 2021 Owner's Manual page 274

Driving your vehicle
The steering wheel unlocks and
electrical accessories are opera-
tional.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
in the ACC position for more than 1
hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N (Neu-
tral) position. For your safety, start
the engine with the shift lever in the
P (Park) position.
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ENGINE START/STOP button
NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button without pressing the
brake pedal, the engine will not start
and the ENGINE START/STOP button
changes as follow:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC
WARNING
Never press the ENGINE START/
STOP button while the vehicle is in
motion. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ENGINE
START/STOP button or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injury
or death.
Do not place any movable objects
around the driver's seat as they
may move while driving, interfere