Starting The Engine - Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC
NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi -
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.
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.
The anti-theft steering column
lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. 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. Unex -
pected and sudden vehicle move -
ment 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.
ENGINE START/STOP button
Do not place any movable objects
around the driver's seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.

Starting the engine

WARNING
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is nor -
mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake pedal is
released when the rpm is high.
Starting the engine
1. Carry the smart key or place it
inside the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
firmly applied.
3. Place the transmission shift lever
in P (Park). Depress the brake
pedal fully.
You can also start the engine
when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.
4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
It should be started without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
5. Do not wait for the engine to
warm up while the vehicle
remains stationary. Start driving
at moderate engine speeds.
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