Start/Stop button

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

To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:

Press and hold the Start/Stop button for more than 2 seconds or rapidly press and release the 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 Start/Stop button with the gear in the N (Neutral) position.
Never press the 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 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 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.

Start/Stop button positions

Button Position	Action	Notes
OFF	To turn off the vehicle, press the Start/Stop button with the vehicle shifted to P (Park). If the Start/Stop button is pressed with the vehicle shifted to D (Drive), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral), the gear automatically shifts to P (Park). The steering wheel locks to protect the vehicle from theft (if equipped).	If the steering wheel is not locked properly when you open the driver's door, the warning chime will sound.
POWER ON	Press the Start/Stop button while it is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal. The warning lights can be checked before the vehicle is started.	In 14 minutes after POWER ON, the infotainment system screen shows the message. To continue to use the vehicle power, press 'Start utility mode'. If POWER ON is maintained for 15 minutes without converting to the utility mode, the power is turned OFF.
DRIVE READY	To start the vehicle, depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button with the gear shifted to the P (Park) position.	If you press the Start/Stop button without depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle does not start and the Start/Stop button changes as follows: OFF → POWER ON → OFF

To prevent vehicle battery discharge, the Start/Stop button changes to the OFF position when the Start/Stop button is in the POWER ON position with the gear in P (Park) for a certain period of time depending on the battery condition. When the function operates, the tail lights will turn off. To use the tail lights again, turn the headlights switch located on the steering column to the OFF and ON position again.

Starting the vehicle

Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
Make sure the gear is in P (Park). Press the Start/Stop button while depressing the brake pedal.
- If the READY indicator does not illuminate, start the vehicle again.
Depress and hold the brake pedal and shift to the desired position.
Release the parking brake and slowly release the brake pedal. Check if the vehicle slowly moves forward, then depress the accelerator pedal.

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 and accelerator. 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.

Always fasten the seat belt before starting the vehicle for safety.
Check if the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied before starting the vehicle.

The vehicle enters the ready mode (¢ indicator on) if you get in the vehicle with a smart key or digital key (UWB-supported smartphone) while scheduled climate or remote climate control is operating.

The vehicle also enters the ready mode if you get in the vehicle and place the NFC digital key on the vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging pad), and then close the door or depress the brake pedal.

If a smart key or digital key (if equipped) is not detected in the vehicle after the door is closed or the brake pedal is depressed, a warning message appears.

When the vehicle is in the ready mode, be careful as the vehicle may move when shifting the gear from P (Park) to another gear position.

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

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

When the stop light fuse is blown, replace the fuse. If you cannot replace the fuse, start the vehicle by pressing and holding the Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds with the Start/Stop button in the OFF position.

Pressing the brake pedal many times while ¢ indicator light is off will increase the possibility of discharging the 12 V battery.

For your safety always depress the brake pedal before starting the vehicle.
If the ¢ indicator turns off while you are in motion, do not attempt to shift the gear to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the gear in N (Neutral)while the vehicle is still moving and press the Start/Stop button in an attempt to restart the vehicle.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the vehicle.

The vehicle starts by pressing the 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 (for example, in the cargo area).
When the Start/Stop button is in the POWER ON position, if any door is open, the system checks for the smart key. When the smart key is not in the vehicle, the j indicator blinks and the warning 'Key not in vehicle' appears. When all doors are closed, the chime also sounds for a few seconds. Keep the smart key in the vehicle when in the POWER ON position or if the vehicle is in the ready mode (¢ indicator ON).

If the smart key battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly

After making sure the shift gear is in P (Park), follow the instruction below:

If the vehicle does not start due to a dead smart key battery or radio interference, place the smart key in the emergency start symbol position located in the center console open tray. (If the brake switch fuse is blown, press the Start/Stop button for 10 seconds in the OFF mode while pressing the brake pedal.)
Turn off all electrical devices completely and start the vehicle again in the OFF mode.

Stopping the vehicle

Hold down the brake pedal and shift the gear to P (Park).
Apply the parking brake.
Press the Start/Stop button and turn off the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal.

Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.

Remote start

Press the Door Lock Ď button within 32 ft. (10 m) from the vehicle.
Press and hold the Remote Start Ĕ button for over 2 seconds within 4 seconds.

To turn off the vehicle, press the Remote Start Ĕ button once.

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