Engine Start/Stop button

Whenever the front door is opened, the Engine Start/Stop button illuminates and goes off for a few seconds after the door is closed.

To turn off the engine in an emergency:

Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop button for more than 2 seconds. Or rapidly press and release the Engine Start/Stop button 3 times (within 3 seconds).

If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the vehicle without depressing the brake pedal by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button with the gear in the N (Neutral) position.

Never press the Engine Start/Stop button while the vehicle is in motion except in an emergency. This may result in the vehicle turning off and loss of power assist for the steering and brake systems. This may cause loss of directional control and braking function, which could cause a collision.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the gear is in the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake, press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position, and take the smart key with you. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not followed.
Never reach through the steering wheel for the Engine Start/Stop button or any other control while the vehicle is moving. The presence of your hand or arm in this area may cause a loss of vehicle control resulting in a collision.

Engine Start/Stop button positions

Button Position	Action	Notes
OFF	To turn off the engine, press the Engine Start/Stop button with gear in P (Park). For rotary type shift gear vehicles, if the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed with the vehicle shifted to D (Drive), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral), the gear automatically shifts to P (Park). For lever type shift gear vehicles, if the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed with the gear shifted to D (Drive), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral), the Engine Start/Stop button changes to the ACC position.	Always stop the vehicle before pressing the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
ACC	Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the button is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal. Some electrical accessories are usable.	If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC position for more than one hour, the battery power turns off automatically to prevent the battery from discharging.
ON	Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is in the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal. The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started.	Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position when the engine is not running to prevent the battery from discharging.
START	To start the engine, depress the brake pedal and press the Engine Start/Stop button with the gear in the P (Park) or in the N (Neutral) position. For your safety, start the engine with the gear in the P (Park) position.	If you press the Engine Start/Stop button without depressing the brake pedal, the engine does not start and the Engine Start/Stop button changes as follows: OFF > ACC > ON > OFF or ACC

Starting the engine

Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes such as high heels, ski boots, sandals, and flip-flops may interfere with your ability to use the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals. Do not drive barefoot.
Do not start your vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. Place your foot firmly on the brake pedal while starting your vehicle.
Wait until the engine is at normal idle before shifting gears and releasing the brake. Your vehicle may move suddenly if your vehicle is shifted while the engine RPM is high. It may cause damage to the transmission system.

The vehicle starts by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button, only when the smart key is in the vehicle.
The vehicle may not start even if the smart key is in the vehicle but it is not near you (e.g. in the cargo area).
When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position, if any door is open, the system checks for the smart key. When the smart key is not in the vehicle, the indicator blinks and the warning "Key not in vehicle" appears. When all doors are closed, the chime sounds for a few seconds. Keep the smart key in the vehicle.

Always carry the smart key with you.
Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Make sure the gear is in P(Park).
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the Engine Start/Stop button.

Do not wait for the engine to warm up or race the engine while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine speeds. Do not rapidly accelerate and decelerate while driving.

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

Do not press the Engine Start/Stop button for more than 10 seconds except when the brake switch fuse is blown.

When the brake switch fuse is blown, a warning message appears on the instrument cluster. In this case, start the engine by pressing and holding the Engine Start/Stop button for 10 seconds with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC position.

Replace the fuse as soon as possible. For more information, refer to the "Fuses" section in chapter 9.
If the engine stalls while the vehicle is moving, shift to N (Neutral) and use the Engine Start/Stop button to attempt to restart the engine.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine.

Emergency starting

If the smart key battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, press the Engine Start/Stop button with the smart key.

Turning off the engine

Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal fully.
Make sure the gear is in P (Park).
Apply the parking brake.
Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.

Remotely starting the engine

You can start the vehicle using the Remote Start button () on the smart key.

To start the vehicle remotely:

Press the door lock button within 32 ft. (10 m) from the vehicle.
Press and hold the remote start button () for over 2 seconds within 4 seconds.

To turn off the engine:

Press the remote start button () once.

The vehicle does not remotely start if the hood or liftgate is open.
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
The engine turns off if you get in the vehicle without a registered smart key or you do not get in the vehicle within 10 minutes.