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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