Kia SORENTO HEV 2023 Manual page 313

Driving your vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle, the
" " indicator and a message "Key is
not in the vehicle" will appear on the
instrument cluster and LCD window. And
if all doors are closed, the chime will
sound for 5 seconds. The indicator or
warning will turn off whilst the vehicle is
moving. Always have the smart key with
you.
WARNING
The engine will start, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle. Never allow
children or any person who is unfamiliar
with the vehicle touch the ENGINE
START/STOP button or related parts.
Pushing the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton whilst the smart key is in the vehicle
may result in unintended engine activa-
tion and/or unintended vehicle move-
ment.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls whilst the vehicle is in
motion, do not attempt to move the gear
to the P (Park) position. If the traffic and
road conditions permit, you may put the
gear in the N (Neutral) position whilst
the vehicle is still moving and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button in an
attempt to restart the engine.
NOTICE
僅 If the battery is weak or the smart key
does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the smart
key.
When you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button directly with the smart
key, the smart key should contact the
button at a right angle.
ENGINE START/STOP button
OMQ4050018R
僅 When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 seconds
whilst it is in the ACC position. The
engine can start without pressing the
brake pedal. But for your safety
always press the brake pedal before
starting the engine.
CAUTION
僅 Do not press the ENGINE START/
STOP button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp fuse
is blown.
僅 Do not turn the ignition switch to the
START position with the engine run-
ning. It may damage the starter.
CAUTION
You can also start the engine when the
gear is in the N (neutral) position, but for
safety, be sure to start the engine only
when the gear is in the P (Park) position.
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