Kia Rio 2021 Owner's Manual page 164

SC PE CAN (ENG) 4.QXP 10/23/2020
Low key battery (for smart key
system)
• This warning message illuminates
if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes to
the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and
Intelligent Variable Transmission)
• This warning message illuminates
if the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton changes to the ACC position
twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the
brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress
the brake pedal to start the engine.
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Press clutch pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and Manual
Transmission)
• This warning message illuminates
if the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton changes to the ACC position
twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the
clutch pedal.
• It means that you should depress
the clutch pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key
system)
• This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• It means that you should always
have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
• This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not detected
when you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Features of your vehicle
Press START button again (for
smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is
a problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system.
• It means that you could start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
• If the warning illuminates each
time you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Press START button with key (for
smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates
if you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
warning message "Key not detect-
ed" is illuminating.
• At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.
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