KIA Soul 2012 - Manual (Page 236)

Driving your vehicle
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If you open the engine hood in auto
stop mode, the ISG system will deac-
tivate (the light on the ISG OFF but-
ton will illuminate). A message "Auto
Start Deactivated Start Manually" will
appear on the LCD display. (if
equipped)
Turn the engine on manually.
Auto start
To restart the engine from idle
stop mode
• Release the brake pedal.
or
• Move the shift gear to the R
(Reverse) position or the sports
mode while depressing the brake
pedal.
The engine will start and the green
AUTO STOP indicator (
) on the
instrument cluster will go out.
The engine will also restart auto-
matically without the driver’s any
actions if the following occurs:
- When a certain amount of time has
passed with the climate control sys-
tem on.
- When the front defroster is on.
- The brake vaccum pressure is low.
- The battery charging status is low.
- The vehicle speed exceeds 1 km/h
(1 MPH).
- The fan speed is in the highest
position when the air conditioning is
on.
- Engine is turned off by Auto Stop
for a long time.
- If you unfasten the seat belt or open
the driver's door while depressing
the brake pedal.
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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