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Starting and stopping your vehicle

Follow the instructions below to start or stop the vehicle.

  • Always fasten the seat belt before starting the vehicle.

  • Check if the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied before starting the vehicle.

Starting the vehicle

  1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.

  2. Make sure the gear is in P (Park). You cannot start the vehicle with the gear in N (Neutral).

  3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button while depressing the brake pedal.

    • The ¢ indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster.

    • If the ¢ indicator does not illuminate, start the vehicle again.

    • Whether the engine is cold or warm, the vehicle should be started without depressing the accelerator pedal.

  4. Depress and hold the brake pedal and shift to the desired position.

  5. Release the parking brake and slowly release the brake pedal. Check if the vehicle slowly moves forward, then depress the accelerator pedal.

Stopping your vehicle

  1. Hold down the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped.

  2. Shift the gear to P (Park) while depressing the brake pedal.

  3. Apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).

  4. Press the Engine Start/Stop button and turn off the engine while depressing the brake pedal.

    • The ¢ indicator turns off on the instrument cluster.

ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERATION of the Hybrid system

  • Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate and maintain a steady cruising speed. Do not make "jackrabbit" starts. Do not race between stoplights.

    Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary braking. This also reduces brake wear out.

  • The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle decelerates.

  • When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatically recharges the hybrid battery.

  • When the engine is running with the gear in N (Neutral), the hybrid system cannot generate electricity. The hybrid battery cannot recharge with the gear in N (Neutral).

In the hybrid system, the engine automatically runs and stops. When the hybrid system operates, the ¢ indicator is illuminated.

In the following situation, the engine may operate automatically.

  • When the engine is ready to run

  • When the hybrid battery is being charged

  • Depending on the temperature condition of the hybrid battery