Kia Carens: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / Condition of ISG system operation

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / 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 battery is sufficiently charged.
- The engine coolant temperature is not too low.
- The slope way is gentle. (with dual clutch transmission)

✽ NOTICE

If the ISG system does not meet the operation condition, the ISG system is deactivated. The light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate and a message “Auto Stop deactivated. Start manually” will appear on the LCD display.
If the light or notice comes on continuously, please check the operation condition.

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 () indica ...

ISG system deactivation

If you wish to deactivate the ISG system, press the ISG OFF button. The light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate and a message “Auto Stop System OFF” will appear on the LCD display. If ...

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