Kia Carens: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / Auto start
To restart the engine from idle stop mode
With manual transaxle
- Press the clutch pedal when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.
- The engine will start and the green AUTO STOP (
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indicator on the instrument cluster will go out.
With dual clutch transmission / Automatic transaxle
• Release the brake pedal.
The engine will also restart automatically without the driver’s any actions if the following occurs:
- The fan speed of manual climate control system is set above the 3rd position
when the air conditioning is on.
- The fan speed of automatic climate control system is set above the 6th position
when the air conditioning is on.
- When a certain amount of time has passed with the climate control system on.
- When the defroster is on.
- The brake vaccum pressure is low.
- The battery charging status is low.
- The vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph). (with manual transaxle)
- The vehicle speed exceeds 2 km/h (1.2 mph). (with dual clutch transmission)
- Move the shift gear to the R (Reverse) position or the sports mode while depressing
the brake pedal. (with dual clutch transmission)
The green AUTO STOP () indicator
on the instrument cluster will blink for 5 seconds for auto start.
Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop mode
With manual transaxle
1. Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h (3 mph).
2. Shift into N (Neutral) position.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
With dual clutch ...
Condition of ISG system operation
The ISG system will operate under the following condition:
- The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
- The driver’s door and engine hood are closed.
- The brake vaccum pressure is adequate.
- The batt ...
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