僅 Engine Start/Stop Button Interlock System - Kia Sorento 2023 Manual

Driving your vehicle
ACC (Accessory)
OMQ4033491L
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
whilst it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
whilst 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 position 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 gear in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the
gear 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
僅 Never press the ENGINE START/STOP
button whilst the vehicle is in motion.
This would result in loss of directional
control and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
僅 Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the gear is shifted
to P (Park) position, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these precau-
tions are not taken.
僅 Never reach for the ENGINE START/
STOP button or any other controls
through the steering wheel whilst the
vehicle is in motion. The presence of
your hand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an acci-
dent and serious bodily injury or
death.
僅 Do not place any movable objects
around the driver's seat as they may
move whilst driving, interfere with the
driver and lead to an accident.
ENGINE START/STOP button
interlock system (if equipped)
The ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position unless
the shift position is in the P (Park) posi-
tion.