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Starting and Stopping the Vehicle

Follow the instructions below to start or stop the vehicle.

  • Always fasten the seat belt before starting the vehicle for safety.

  • Check if the EPB is applied before starting the vehicle.

Starting the vehicle

  1. Holding the smart key, sit in the driver's seat.

  2. Press the Start/Stop button while pressing the brake pedal.

    • On the instrument cluster, ¢ indicator is displayed.

While the ¢ indicator is displayed, press the brake pedal, shift to D (Drive) or R (Reverse), and release the EPB and the brake pedal to start moving the vehicle forward or backward. You can start driving by pressing the accelerator pedal slowly and decelerate or stop by pressing the brake pedal.

Stopping the vehicle

  1. Stop the vehicle completely by pressing the brake pedal.

  2. Apply the EPB while pressing the brake pedal, and press the gear shifter’s P button to shift to P (Park).

  3. Press the Start/Stop button.

    • The ¢ indicator on the instrument cluster turns off.

There are other Start/Stop button positions besides the ON/OFF. Use it appropriately paying attention to the discharging of the 12 V battery. The following steps are performed without your foot on the brake pedal:

  • ACC: The 12 V battery power is turned on, allowing some devices, such as infotainment system and air conditioning system to operate. Press the Start/Stop button when it is in the OFF position to turn on ACC.

  • ON: The 12 V battery power is turned on, allowing to check the instrument cluster and use all the electric devices inside the vehicle. Press the Start/Stop button when it is in the ACC position to turn it ON.

Understanding virtual engine sound system

Electric vehicles do not use an internal combustion engine, so there is no engine noise while driving. The Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) generates engine sound to make pedestrians aware of the approaching vehicle when driving.

  • If the vehicle is in the ready mode (¢ indicator ON) and the gear is not in P (Park), the VESS is operated.

  • When the gear is shifted to R (Reverse), an additional warning sound will be heard.

  • Be aware that the vehicle does not make engine noise while driving.

  • Pay attention to the surrounding environment and drive carefully.

  • After parking or waiting for a traffic light, please check around for children, or other obstacles before departure.

  • When reversing, check directly behind you before driving. Pedestrians may not be able to recognize vehicle sounds.