Get Driving your vehicle -> ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system Guide for Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

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ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

■ Type A

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

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engine is running.

■ Type B

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NOTICE

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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 system has

malfunctioned.

Also, a message "Auto Stop" will appear

on the LCD display.

✽

NOTICE

You must reach a speed of at least 10

km/h (6 mph) since last idle stop.

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Auto stop

To stop the engine in idle stop mode

1. Decrease the vehicle speed to less

than 5 km/h (3 mph).

2. Shift into N (Neutral) position.

3. Release the clutch pedal.

The engine will stop and the green AUTO

STOP( ) indicator on the instrument

cluster will illuminate.

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The engine will also restart automati-

cally without the driver’s any actions

if the following occurs:

- The fan speed of manual climate con-

trol system is set above the 3rd position

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 system

on.

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- When the defroster is on.

- The brake vaccum pressure is low.

- The battery charging status is low.

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NOTICE

• A message "Auto Start Deactivated

Start Manually" will appear on the

LCD display.

Turn the ignition switch to the START

position to start the engine manually.

If you unfasten the seatbelt or open the

driver's door (or engine hood) in auto

stop mode, the following will happen:

• The ISG system will deactivate (the

light on the ISG OFF button will illu-

minate).

- The vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3

mph).

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Condition of ISG system opera-

tion

The ISG system will operate under

the following condition:

- The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

- The driver’s door and engine hood are

closed.

- The brake vaccum pressure is ade-

quate.

- The battery is sufficiently charged.

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- The outside temperature is between

-2°C to 35°C (28.4°F to 95°F).

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- The engine coolant temperature is not

too low.

The green AUTO STOP (

) indicator

on the instrument cluster will blink for 5

seconds and a message “Auto Start” will

appear on the LCD display. (if equipped)

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✽

NOTICE

• If the ISG system does not meet the

operation condition, the ISG system is

deactivated. The light on the ISG OFF

button will illuminate and a message

“Auto Stop Deactivated” will appear

on the LCD display.

• If the light or notice comes on contin-

uously, please check the operation

condition.

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✽

NOTICE

• If the ISG OFF button light is not

turned off by pressing the ISG OFF

button again or if the ISG system con-

tinuously does not work correctly, we

recommend that you contact an

authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

• When the ISG OFF button light comes

on, it may stop illuminating after driv-

ing your vehicle at approximately 80

km/h for a maximum of two hours and

setting the fan speed control knob

below the 2nd position. If the ISG OFF

button light continues to be illuminat-

ed in spite of the procedure, we recom-

mend that you contact an authorized

Kia dealer as soon as possible.

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ISG system malfunction

The system may not operate when:

The ISG related sensors or system error

occurs.

The following will happen:

• The yellow AUTO STOP (

) indica-

tor on the instrument cluster will stay

on after blinking for 5 seconds.

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ISG system deactivation

• If you wish to deactivate the ISG sys-

tem, press the ISG OFF button. The

light on the ISG OFF button will illumi-

nate and a message “Auto Stop Off” will

appear on the LCD display.

• If you press the ISG OFF button again,

the system will be activated and the

light on the ISG OFF button will turn off.

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WARNING

When the engine is in Idle Stop

mode, it's possible to restart the

engine without the driver taking

any action.

Before leaving the car or doing any-

thing in the engine room area, stop

the engine by turning the ignition

switch to the LOCK(OFF) position

or removing the ignition key.

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