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.

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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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