KIA STONIC 2018 Owners Manual

4. If the glow indicator light goes out,turn the ignition switch to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts (a maximum
of 10 seconds), then release the
key.
NOTICE
If the engine is not started within 10
seconds after the preheating is com‐
pleted, turn the ignition switch once
more to the LOCK position during 10
seconds, and then to the ON posi‐
tion, in order to preheat again.
Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the en‐ gine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrica‐
tion is ensured in the turbocharger
unit. 2. After high speed or extended driv‐
ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
idle the engine about 1 minute be‐
fore turning it off.
This idle time will allow the turbo‐ charger to cool prior to shutting off
the engine.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the engine immedi‐ately after it has been subjected to aheavy load. Doing so may cause se‐vere damage to the engine or turbo‐charger unit.

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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will illumi‐ nate for your convenience. The light will
go off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed. It will also go off imme‐
diately when the theft-alarm system is
armed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
With manual transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or ve‐
hicle power (ON position), stop the vehicle then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
With automatic transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN po‐
sition) or vehicle power (ON position),
press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) posi‐
tion. When you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift lever in the P (Park) position, the EN‐
GINE START/STOP button will not
change to the OFF position but to the ACC position.
Also, the steering wheel locks when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the
OFF position to protect you against theft. It locks when the door is opened.
Not illuminated
Vehicles equipped with anti-theftsteering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the en‐ gine start/stop button is in the OFF po‐
sition to protect you against theft. It
locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked prop‐ erly when you open the driver's door,
the warning chime will sound. If the
problem is not solved, have the system checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
In addition, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position after the
driver's door is opened, the steering
wheel will not lock and the warning chime will sound. In such a situation,
close the door. Then the steering wheel
will lock and the warning chime will stop.
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the ENGINE START/STOP
button will not work. Press the EN‐
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GINE START/STOP button while
turning the steering wheel right and
left to release the tension.
•If difficulty is experienced turning
the engine start/stop button to
the ACC position, turn the steering
wheel right and left to release the
tension while pressing the engine
start/stop button.
•When you turn off the engine, the
vehicle should be stopped.
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON),only when the vehicle is not in mo‐tion. In an emergency situation whilethe vehicle is in motion, you are ableto turn the engine off and to theACC position by pressing the enginestart/stop button for more than 2seconds or 3 times successivelywithin 3 seconds. If the vehicle is stillmoving, you can restart the engine
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without depressing the brake pedalby pressing the engine start/stopbutton with the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position.
ACC (Accessory)
With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button when the button is
in the OFF position without depressing the clutch pedal.
With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri‐
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour, the button is turned off automatically
to prevent battery discharge.
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With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button when the button is
in the ACC position without depressing the clutch pedal.
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With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked be‐
fore the engine is started. Do not leave
the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position for a long time. The bat‐
tery may discharge, because the engineis not running.
START/RUN
With manual transaxle
To start the engine, depress the clutch pedal and brake
pedal, then press the engine start/stop button with theshift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
With automatic transaxle
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the engine start/stop
button with the shift lever in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.
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NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button without depressing the
clutch pedal for manual transaxle
vehicles or without depressing the
brake pedal for automatic transaxle
vehicles, the engine will not start
and the engine start/stop button
changes as follow:
OFF ➔ACC ➔ ON ➔ OFF or ACC
NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ACC or ON position for
a long time, the battery will dis‐
charge.
WARNING
•Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the vehicle is inmotion. This would result in loss ofdirectional control and brakingfunction, which could cause an ac‐cident.
•The anti-theft steering columnlock is not a substitute for theparking brake. Before leaving thedriver's seat, always make surethe shift lever is engaged in P(Park), set the parking brake fullyand shut the engine off. Unexpec‐ted and sudden vehicle movementmay occur if these precautions arenot taken.
•Never reach for the ENGINESTART/STOP button or any othercontrols through the steeringwheel while the vehicle is in mo‐tion. The presence of your hand orarm in the area could cause loss ofvehicle control, an accident and se‐rious bodily injury or death.
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•Do not place any movable objectsaround the driver's seat as theymay move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci‐dent.
Starting the engine
WARNING
•Always wear appropriate shoeswhen operating your vehicle. Un‐suitable shoes (high heels, skiboots, etc.) may interfere withyour ability to use the brake andaccelerator pedal.
•Do not start the vehicle with theaccelerator pedal depressed. Thevehicle can move and lead to anaccident.
•Wait until the engine rpm is nor‐mal. The vehicle may suddenlymove if the brake pedal is releasedwhen the rpm is high.
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NOTICE
nKick down mechanism (if
equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick
down mechanism in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you from driving
at full throttle unintentionally by
making the driver require increased
effort to depress the accelerator
pedal. However, if you depress the
pedal more than approximately 80%,
the vehicle can be at full throttle and
the accelerator pedal will be easier
to depress. This is not a malfunction
but a normal condition.
Starting the gasoline engine
1. Carry the smart key or leave it in‐side the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 3.
Manual Transaxle
- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal de‐
pressed while starting the engine.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park). De‐ press the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
4. Press the engine start/stop button.
It should be started without de‐pressing the accelerator.
5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta‐
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and de‐
celerating should be avoided.)
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch tothe START position with the enginerunning. It may damage the starter.
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the en‐
gine is cold, it has to be pre-heated be‐
fore starting the engine and then have to be warmed up before starting to
drive. 1. Make sure the parking brake is ap‐ plied.
2.
Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal de‐
pressed while pressing the engine
start/stop button to the START po‐
sition.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park). De‐ press the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.

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3. Press the engine start/stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
4. Continue depressing the brake ped‐ al until the illuminated glow indica‐
tor goes off. (approximately 5 sec‐
onds)
5. The engine starts running when the glow indicator goes off.
NOTICE
If the engine start/stop button is
pressed once more while the engine
is pre-heating, the engine may start.
Starting and stopping the engine forturbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the en‐ gine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrica‐
tion is ensured in the turbocharger
unit.
2. After high speed or extended driv‐ ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
idle the engine about 1 minute be‐
fore turning it off.
This idle time will allow the turbo‐
charger to cool prior to shutting off
the engine.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the engine immedi‐ately after it has been subjected to aheavy load. Doing so may cause se‐vere damage to the engine or turbo‐charger unit.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle, if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start. • When the ENGINE START/STOP but‐
ton is in the ACC position or above, ifany door is opened, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the
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tion. If the traffic and road condi‐tions permit, you may put the shiftlever in the N (Neutral) position whilethe vehicle is still moving and pressthe ENGINE START/STOP button inan attempt to restart the engine.
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.
•When the brake switch fuse is
blown, you can't 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 ped‐
al. But for your safety always de‐
press the brake pedal before
starting the engine.
CAUTION
Do not press the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 10 sec‐onds except when the stop lampfuse is blown.

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ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the
ISG system, which reduces fuel con‐ sumption by automatically shutting
down the engine, when the vehicle is at
a standstill. (For example : red light, stop sign and traffic jam)
The engine starts automatically as
soon as the starting conditions are
met.
The ISG system is ON whenever the en‐ gine is running.
NOTICE
When the engine automatically
starts by the ISG system, some
warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF,
EPS or Parking brake warning light)
may turn on for a few seconds.
This happens because of low battery
voltage. It does not mean the sys‐
tem is malfunctioning.
Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop
mode
• Manual transaxle 1. Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h.
2. Shift into N (Neutral) position.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
• Automatic transaxle 1. Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h.
2. Press the brake pedal. The engine will stop and the green AU‐
TO STOP indicator (
) on the instru‐
ment cluster will illuminate. If your ve‐ hicle is equipped with a supervision
cluster, the notice will illuminate on the
LCD display.
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NOTICE
•You must reach a speed of at least
10 km/h since last idle stop.
•If you unfasten the seat belt or
open the driver’s door (engine
hood) in auto stop mode, the light
on the ISG OFF button will illumi‐
nate and ISG system is deactiva‐
ted. If your vehicle is equipped
with a supervision cluster, the no‐
tice will illuminate on the LCD dis‐
play. Turn the ignition switch to
the START position to start the
engine manually.
Auto start
To restart the engine from idle stop
mode
• Manual transaxle- Press the clutch pedal when theshift lever is in the N (Neutral) po‐
sition.
• Automatic transaxle - Release the brake pedal.
The engine will start and the green AU‐
TO STOP indicator (
) on the instru‐
ment cluster will go out. If your vehicle is equipped with a supervision cluster,
the notice will illuminate on the LCD
display.

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The engine will also restart
automatically without the driver's
any actions if the following occurs:
-The fan speed of manual climate con‐
trol system is set above the 3rd posi‐
tion 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 sys‐
tem on.
- When the defroster is on.
- The brake vacuum pressure is low.
- The battery charging status is low.
- The vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h.
The green AUTO STOP indicator (
) on
the instrument cluster will blink for 5
seconds.
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 hood are closed.
- The brake vacuum pressure is ade‐
quate.
- The battery is sufficiently charged.
- The outside temperature is more
than -2°C (28.4°F).
- The outside temperature is under
32°C (89.6°F).
- The engine coolant temperature is
not too low.
NOTICE
•If the ISG system does not meet
that operation condition, the ISG
system is deactivated. The light on
the ISG OFF button will illuminate.
•If the light comes on continuously,
please check the operation condi‐
tion.
ISG system deactivation
• If you want to deactivate the ISG system, press the ISG OFF button.
The light on the ISG OFF button will il‐ luminate.
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