2023-2026 Hyundai Kona SUV Driving Your Vehicle -> Idle Stop and Go (ISG) User Manual
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Idle Stop And Go (ISG)  
if equipped  
Idle Stop and Go helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the  
engine, when the vehicle is at a standstill (i.e. red stop light, stop sign, and traffic jam).  
ISG system is always active, when the engine is running.  
Information  
When the engine is automatically started by the ISG system, warning lights (e.g. ABS, ESC,  
ESC OFF, MDPS, and parking brake warning light) may illuminate for a few seconds if the  
battery voltage is low and does not indicate a malfunction with the ISG system.  
ISG system operation  
Prerequisite for activation  
• The driver's seatbelt is fastened.  
• The driver's door and hood are closed.  
• The brake vacuum pressure is adequate.  
• The battery sensor is activated and the battery is sufficiently charged.  
• Outside temperature is not too low or too high.  
• The vehicle is driven over a constant speed and stops.  
• The climate control system satisfies the conditions.  
• The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up.  
• ISG related parts are working properly.  
• The incline is gradual.  
• The steering wheel is turned less than 180 degrees before the vehicle stops.  
Information  
If the Auto Stop (  
) indicator is white on the instrument cluster, the ISG system  
does not meet the prerequisites above and is not active. If the Auto Stop (  
indicator is yellow, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
)
Auto stop  
When ISG is on, the engine stops automatically when both of the following occur:  
1
Vehicle speed decreases to 0 mph (0 km/h) (full stop condition).  
2 Brake pedal is depressed and gear is in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).  
The Auto Stop (  
engine stops.  
) indicator illuminates in green on the instrument cluster, when the  
Information  
Idle stop cannot occur again until the vehicle speed goes above 3 mph (5 km/h) and then  
comes to a full stop again.  
In Auto Stop mode, if the hood is opened, ISG system is deactivated.  
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When the system is deactivated, the ISG OFF button indicator illuminates and the  
message, "Auto stop is Off. Shift to P or N and start engine manually" appears on the  
cluster display with a warning sound.  
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal and restart the engine manually.  
Auto start  
When ISG stops the engine automatically, the engine restarts if:  
• The brake pedal is released.  
• You take your foot off the brake pedal and then depress the accelerator pedal when  
Auto Hold is activated.  
• You shift the gear from N (Neutral) or D (Drive) to R (Reverse) or P (Park) while  
depressing the brake pedal.  
• You shift the gear from N (Neutral) to D (Drive) while depressing the brake pedal.  
The Auto Stop (  
restarted.  
) indicator goes to white on the instrument cluster, when the engine is  
Warning messages  
Auto stop is Off. Shift to P or N and start engine manually.  
2C_ISGReleaseInfo  
When the system is deactivated, the ISG off button indicator illuminates and a message  
appears on the cluster display with a warning sound if:  
• The hood is opened.  
• ISG system is not working normally.  
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal and restart the engine manually. For your safety,  
restart the vehicle in the P (Park) position.  
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Press brake pedal for Auto Start  
2C_ISGPressBrakeInfo  
When the gear is shifted from N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or Manual shift mode  
without the brake pedal depressed, a message appears on the cluster display. To activate  
auto start, depress the brake pedal.  
AUTO STOP elapsed time reset  
2C_ISGAcuumResetInfo  
You can view the AUTO STOP elapsed time in the utility view. To view the elapsed time for  
AUTO STOP since the last reset, select Setup > Cluster > AUTO STOP elapsed time in the  
infotainment system.  
The AUTO STOP elapsed time reset depends on which utility view mode is linked.  
• When Current Trip is selected, the AUTO STOP elapsed time resets whenever Current  
Trip is reset.  
• When Since Refueling is selected, the AUTO STOP elapsed time resets whenever Since  
Refueling is reset.  
• When Since Reset is selected, the AUTO STOP elapsed time resets whenever Since  
Reset is reset.  
• When link is not selected, the AUTO STOP elapsed time is not linked with other  
information. Press and hold the OK button on the steering wheel to reset the elapsed  
time.  
For more information, refer to the "Utility view" section in chapter 4.  
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ISG system off  
2C_ISGOffButton  
Press the ISG OFF button to turn off the ISG system. The ISG OFF button indicator  
illuminates. To use the system, press the ISG OFF button again.  
Conditions that restart the engine  
The engine is automatically restarted if:  
• The brake vacuum pressure is low.  
• The engine has stopped for about 5 minutes.  
• The air conditioning is ON with the fan speed set to a certain high level.  
• The front defroster is ON.  
• The battery is weak.  
• The cooling and heating performance of the climate control system is unsatisfactory.  
• The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) or R (Reverse) when Auto Hold is activated.  
• The door is opened or the seatbelt is unfastened when Auto Hold is activated.  
• The EPB switch is pressed when Auto Hold is activated.  
The Auto Stop (  
) indicator blinks in green for 5 seconds on the instrument cluster  
when the engine is restarted.  
WARNING  
When the engine is in Idle Stop mode, the engine may restart without the driver taking  
any action. Before leaving the vehicle or working in the engine compartment, turn off the  
engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position, shifting to P (Park),  
applying the parking brake, and taking the key with you when you leave the vehicle.  
ISG malfunction  
ISG system may not operate if:  
• The Auto Stop (  
) indicator illuminates in yellow on the instrument cluster.  
• The ISG OFF button illuminates.  
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Calibrating the battery sensor  
2C_ISGBatterySensor  
[A] Battery sensor  
If the AGM battery is reconnected or replaced, the ISG system does not operate  
immediately. If you want to use the system, the battery sensor needs to be calibrated  
following the procedure.  
1
Turn off the engine.  
2 Disconnect all electronic devices that were additionally installed after the vehicle was  
delivered, such as navigation, dashcam, etc.  
3 After 4 hours with the engine off, turn the engine on and off 3 to 4 times.  
Information  
The ISG system may not operate in the following situations.  
• There is a malfunction with the ISG system.  
• The battery is weak.  
• The brake vacuum pressure is low.  
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
NOTICE  
• Use only a genuine HYUNDAI AGM battery for replacement. If not, the ISG system may  
not operate properly.  
• Do not recharge the AGM battery with a general battery charger. It may damage or  
explode the AGM battery.  
• Do not remove the battery cap. The battery electrolyte, which is harmful to the human  
body may leak out.  
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