Kia Stinger: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system / 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 manual 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 automatically without any driver actions if the
following occurs:
- The fan speed of manual climate control 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.
- When the defroster is on.
- The brake vacuum pressure is low.
- The battery charging status is low.
- The vehicle speed exceeds 1 km/h (1 mph).
- 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.
To stop the engine in idle stop mode
Stop the vehicle completely by pressing the brake pedal when the shift lever
is in the D (Drive) or N (Neutral) position.
The engine will stop and the green ...
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 vacuum pressure is adequate.
- The ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the engine room front under cover and side cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Drain the engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine O ...
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant i ...