engine HYUNDAI I20 2022 Manual Online

7-5
07
IGNITION SWITCH
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the following
precautions:
• NEVER allow children or any person
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the ignition switch or related
parts. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur.
• NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the ignition switch, or any
other control, while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your hand
or arm in this area may cause a loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Key ignition switch
(if equipped)
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WARNING
• NEVER turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK or ACC position while the
vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency. This will result in the
engine turning off and loss of power
assist for the steering and brake
systems.
This may lead to loss of directional
control and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
• Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
in 1st gear (for manual transmission
vehicle) or N (Neutral) position (for
Automated Manual Transmission
vehicle), apply the parking brake,
and turn ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
Unexpected vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are not
followed.

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Driving your vehicle
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionAction Notice
LOCKThe ignition key can be removed in
the LOCK position.The steering wheel locks to protect
the vehicle from theft.
(if equipped)
ACCElectrical accessories are usable.The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC
position, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel right and left to
release tension.
ONThis is the normal key position
when the engine has started.
All features and accessories are
usable.
The warning lights can be checked
when you turn the ignition switch
from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in
the ON position when the engine is
not running to prevent the battery
from discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, turn the
ignition switch to the START
position. The switch returns to the
ON position when you let go of the
key.The engine will crank until you
release the key.

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07
Starting the engine
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,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.
• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the rpm
is high.
Starting the petrol engine
Vehicle with Manual transmission:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral).
3. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position. Hold the key (maximum of
10 seconds) until the engine starts and
release it. Vehicle with Intelligent Manual
Transmission :
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully and shift
the transmission into Neutral.
3. Keep the brake pedal depressed while
turning the ignition switch to the start
position.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
start position without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine will not start,
and it will be displayed on the cluster
as in the following pop-up.
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When the shift lever is not placed in
P (Park) or N (Neutral), the following
popup will be displayed on the cluster.
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Driving your vehicle
Vehicle with Continuously Variable
Transmission :
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park)
or N (Neutral).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position. Hold the key (maximum of
10 seconds) until the engine starts and
release it.
i Information
• 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.
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
and then it has to be warmed up, before
starting to drive.
Vehicle with Manual transmission:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral).
3. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position to pre-heat the engine. The
glow indicator light (
) will
illuminate.
5. When the glow indicator light (
)
goes out, turn the key ignition
switch to the START position. Hold the
key (maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
Vehicle with dual clutch transmission:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position to pre-heat the engine. The
glow indicator light (
) will
illuminate.
5. When the glow indicator light (
)
goes out, turn the key ignition switch
to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.

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07
NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after preheating is completed,
turn the ignition switch once more
to the LOCK position and wait for 10
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position in order to preheat
the engine again.
Starting and stopping the engine for
turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine
immediately after starting the engine.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication is
ensured in the turbo charger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driving
that requires heavy engine load, idle
the engine about one minute before
turning the engine off.
This idle time will allow the
turbocharger to cool prior to shutting
the engine off.
NOTICE
Do not turn off the engine immediately
after it has been subjected to a heavy
load. Doing so may cause severe
damage to the engine or turbo charger
unit.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• Do not hold the ignition key in the
START position for more than 10
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before
trying again.
• Do not turn the ignition switch to
the START position with the engine
running. It may damage the starter.
• If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.

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Driving your vehicle
Engine Start/Stop button
(if equipped)
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Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury or
death, NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with the
vehicle to touch the Engine Start/Stop
button or related parts. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement can
occur.
WARNING
To turn the engine off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the engine without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position.
WARNING
• NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the engine turning off and
loss of power assist for the steering
and brake systems.
This may lead to loss of directional
control and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
• Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always set the parking brake, press
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position, and take the Smart
Key with you. Unexpected vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
• NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button or any other control while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in this area
may cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.

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07
Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button PositionAction Notice
OFF• To turn off the engine, stop
the vehicle and then press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
• The steering wheel locks to
protect the vehicle from theft.
(if equipped)If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the
driver’s door, the warning chime
will sound.
ACC• Press the Engine Start/Stop
button when the button is
in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
• Electrical accessories are
usable.
• The steering wheel unlocks.• If you leave the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ACC
position for more than one
hour, the battery power
will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
• If the steering wheel doesn’t
unlock properly, the Engine
Start/Stop button will not
work. Press the Engine Start/
Stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release tension.
ON• Press the Engine Start/Stop
button while it is in the ACC
position without depressing
the clutch pedal.
• The warning lights can be
checked before the engine is
started.Do not leave the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ON position
when the engine is not running
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress the
clutch and brake pedals and
press the Engine Start/ Stop
button with the shift lever in
neutral.If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the
clutch pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/Stop
button changes as follows:
OFF o ACC o ON o OFF

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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
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,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.
• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the rpm
is high.
i Information
• The engine will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
if it is far away from the driver, the
engine may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. If the smart key is not in the
vehicle, the “
” indicator will blink
and the warning “Key not in vehicle”
will come on, and if all doors are closed,
the chime will also sound for about 5
seconds. The indicator will turn off
while the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle when using the
ACC position or if the vehicle engine is
ON.
Starting the petrol engine
Vehicle with Manual transmission:
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral).
4. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
Vehicle with Intelligent Manual
Transmission :
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully and shift
the transmission into Neutral.
3. Keep the brake pedal depressed while
turning the ignition switch to the start
position.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
start position without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine will not start,
and it will be displayed on the cluster
as in the following pop-up.
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When the shift lever is not placed in
P (Park) or N (Neutral), the following
popup will be displayed on the cluster.
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i Information
• 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.
• When you start to drive, move
the shift lever after checking the
RPM(revolutions per minute) is in the
proper range (under 1000 rpm) by
depressing the clutch pedal and brake
pedal.
After releasing the parking brake, take
your foot off the clutch and depress the
accelerator slowly while starting your
vehicle.
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
and then it has to be warmed up, before
starting to drive.
Vehicle with Manual transmission:
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral).
4. Depress the clutch and brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
6. Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the glow indicator light (
)
goes out.
7. When the glow indicator light (
)
goes out, the engine will start.
i Information
If the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed
while the engine is pre-heating, the engine
may start.

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Driving your vehicle
Starting and stopping the engine for
turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine
immediately after starting the engine.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication is
ensured in the turbo charger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driving
that requires heavy engine load, idle
the engine about one minute before
turning the engine off. This idle time
will allow the turbocharger to cool
prior to shutting the engine off.
NOTICE
Do not turn off the engine immediately
after it has been subjected to a heavy
load. Doing so may cause severe
damage to the engine or turbo charger
unit.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• 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 engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can’t start the engine normally. Replace
the fuse with a new one. If you are not
able to replace the fuse, you can start
the engine by pressing and holding
the Engine Start/Stop button for 10
seconds with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position.
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
For your safety always depress the
brake and/or clutch pedal before
starting the engine.
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i Information
If the smart key 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 in the direction of the picture above.