Get Driving Your Vehicle -> Engine Start/Stop button Guide for Hyundai Kona SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

Engine Start/Stop Button

2C_StartButton

Whenever the front door is opened, the Engine Start/Stop button illuminates and goes off

for a few seconds after the door is closed.

WARNING

To turn off the engine in an emergency:

Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop button for more than 2 seconds. Or rapidly press

and release the Engine Start/Stop button 3 times (within 3 seconds).

If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the vehicle without depressing the brake

pedal by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button with the gear in the N (Neutral) position.

WARNING

• Never press the Engine Start/Stop button while the vehicle is in motion except in an

emergency. This may result in the vehicle turning off and loss of power assist for the

steering and brake systems. This may cause loss of directional control and braking

function, which could cause a collision.

• Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the gear is in the P (Park) position,

apply 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 moving. The presence of your hand or arm in this area may

cause a loss of vehicle control resulting in a collision.

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Engine Start/Stop button positions

Button Position

Action

Notes

To turn off the engine, press the

Always stop the vehicle before

Engine Start/Stop button with gear pressing the Engine Start/Stop

in P (Park).

button to the OFF position.

For rotary type shift gear vehicles,

if the Engine Start/Stop button is

pressed with the vehicle shifted

to D (Drive), R (Reverse), or N

(Neutral), the gear automatically

shifts to P (Park).

OFF

For lever type shift gear vehicles,

if the Engine Start/Stop button

is pressed with the gear shifted

to D (Drive), R (Reverse), or N

(Neutral), the Engine Start/Stop

button changes to the ACC position.

Press the Engine Start/Stop button If you leave the Engine Start/Stop

when the button is in the OFF

position without depressing the

brake pedal.

Some electrical accessories are

usable.

button in the ACC position for more

than one hour, the battery power

turns off automatically to prevent

the battery from discharging.

ACC

ON

Press the Engine Start/Stop button Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop

while it is in the ACC position

button in the ON position when the

without depressing the brake pedal. engine is not running to prevent the

battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked

before the engine is started.

To start the engine, depress the

brake pedal and press the Engine

Start/Stop button with the gear in

the P (Park) or in the N (Neutral)

position.

If you press the Engine Start/Stop

button without depressing the brake

pedal, the engine does not start

and the Engine Start/Stop button

changes as follows:

START

For your safety, start the engine

with the gear in the P (Park)

position.

OFF > ACC > ON > OFF or ACC

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Starting the engine

WARNING

• Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes such as

high heels, ski boots, sandals, and flip-flops may interfere with your ability to use the

brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals. Do not drive barefoot.

• Do not start your vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. Place your foot firmly

on the brake pedal while starting your vehicle.

• Wait until the engine is at normal idle before shifting gears and releasing the brake.

Your vehicle may move suddenly if your vehicle is shifted while the engine RPM is high.

It may cause damage to the transmission system.

Information

• The vehicle starts by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button, only when the smart key is

in the vehicle.

• The vehicle may not start even if the smart key is in the vehicle but it is not near you

(e.g. in the cargo area).

• 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. When the smart key is not in the vehicle, the

indicator blinks and the warning "Key not in vehicle" appears. When all

doors are closed, the chime sounds for a few seconds. Keep the smart key in the

vehicle.

1

Always carry the smart key with you.

2 Make sure the parking brake is applied.

3 Make sure the gear is in P(Park).

4 Depress the brake pedal.

5 Press the Engine Start/Stop button.

NOTICE

• Do not wait for the engine to warm up or race the engine while the vehicle remains

stationary.

• Start driving at moderate engine speeds. Do not rapidly accelerate and decelerate

while driving.

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Information

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

• Do not press the Engine Start/Stop button for more than 10 seconds except when the

brake switch fuse is blown.

When the brake switch fuse is blown, a warning message appears on the instrument

cluster. In this case, 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.

Replace the fuse as soon as possible. For more information, refer to the "Fuses" section

in chapter 9.

• If the engine stalls while the vehicle is moving, shift to N (Neutral) and use the Engine

Start/Stop button to attempt to restart the engine.

• Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine.

Emergency starting

2C_StartVehicleWithPushingSmartKey

If the smart key battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, press the Engine

Start/Stop button with the smart key.

Turning off the engine

1

Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal fully.

2 Make sure the gear is in P (Park).

3 Apply the parking brake.

4 Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.

5 Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.

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Remotely starting the engine

2C_SmartKeyRemoteStartButton

You can start the vehicle using the Remote Start button ( ) on the smart key.

To start the vehicle remotely:

1

Press the door lock button within 32 ft. (10 m) from the vehicle.

2 Press and hold the remote start button ( ) for over 2 seconds within 4 seconds.

To turn off the engine:

Press the remote start button ( ) once.

Information

• The vehicle does not remotely start if the hood or liftgate is open.

• The vehicle must be in P (Park).

• The engine turns off if you get in the vehicle without a registered smart key or you do

not get in the vehicle within 10 minutes.

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Driving Your Vehicle -> Engine Start/Stop button for Your Hyundai Kona SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

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