Kia Niro: Engine start/stop button / Starting the hybrid system

WARNING

• Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes, such as high heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere with your ability to use the brake and accelerator pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle can move and lead to an accident.

✽ NOTICE

• The hybrid system will start by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button, only when the smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even when the smart key is in the vehicle, and when it is far away from the driver, the hybrid system may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position, any door is open, the system checks for the smart key. When the smart key is not in the vehicle, the "" indicator will blink and the warning "Key not in vehicle" will come on. When all doors are closed, the chime will also sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in the vehicle when in the ACC position or if the hybrid system is ON.

1. Always carry the smart key with you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

3. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button. If the hybrid system starts, the "" indicator will come on.

✽ NOTICE

• Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speeds. (Steep accelerating and decelerating should be avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not depress the accelerator while starting the vehicle. Do not race the engine while warming it up.
• If ambient temperature is low, the "" indicator may remain illuminated longer than the normal amount of time.

✽ NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

• If the "" indicator turns off while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and press the Engine Start/Stop button in an attempt to restart the hybrid system.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the hybrid system.

✽ NOTICE

• 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.
  The side with the lock button should be contacted directly.
  When you press the engine start/stop button directly with the smart key, the smart key should contact the button at a right angle.
• 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 while it is in the ACC position. The engine can start without depressing the brake pedal. But for your safety always depress the brake pedal before starting the engine.

CAUTION

Do not press the engine start/stop button for more than 10 seconds except when the stop lamp fuse is blown.