(For combustion engine vehicles)

This system automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped for reasons such as traffic congestion or waiting at a traffic light, thereby reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Stop and Start function can be activated when the vehicle meets the Standby conditions and the vehicle speed is over 12 km/h. The Stop and Start indicator light on the instrument panel lights up green to indicate that the vehicle has been stopped.

Note: The system is automatically activated whenever the vehicle is started.

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If non-genuine electrical components (accessory navigation, black box, etc.) are connected, the Stop and Start function may not work due to battery discharge.

■ Conditions for engine standby

Engine standby is not possible if any of the following conditions are not met:

  • Activate the Stop and Start function.
  • The engine coolant temperature is normal.
  • There is no problem with the throttle and air intake temperature pressure sensors.
  • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is not controlling the vehicle attitude.
  • The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is not controlling the wheels.
  • The engine compartment bonnet is closed.
  • The driver's door is closed.
  • The driver's seat belt is fastened.
  • There is no problem with the brake system.
  • There is no problem with the vehicle speed.
  • There is no problem with the airbag system.
  • The air conditioning system can be operated and stopped.
  • The transmission may be stopped.
  • The altitude is below 2500 meters.
  • The steering angle is below a certain angle.
  • The outside temperature must not be too low or too high.
  • The driving mode is not Sport mode, Snow mode, or Off-Road mode.
  • The gear lever is in D, N or P.
  • The automatic parking system (APA) is not activated.
  • The intelligent cruise control function can be deactivated.
  • The 12-volt battery voltage is normal.
  • The temperature of the 12-volt battery is normal.
  • The function can be deactivated if the vehicle speed exceeds a certain value.
  • The brake pedal must be pressed deeply enough to keep the vehicle stationary.

If the above conditions are met, the indicator light of the Stop and Start function lights up on the instrument panel.

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The electronic parking brake does not automatically engage when the vehicle is in standby.

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To refuel, the engine must be stopped and not in standby. To stop the engine, always press the vehicle START/STOP button.

■ Situations in which the engine automatically restarts in the standby

In the following cases, the engine restarts in the standby.

  • When the Stop and Start function is deactivated
  • When the coolant temperature is abnormal
  • When the engine compartment bonnet is opened
  • When the driver's door is opened
  • When the driver's seat belt is not fastened
  • When the vacuum level of the brake booster is insufficient
  • When the air conditioning system is requested to operate
  • When the automatic transmission control unit (TCU) is requested to operate
  • When the steering angle is greater than a certain value
  • When the driving mode is not Comfort, ECO or AI mode
  • When the brake pedal is not pressed sufficiently or the Auto Hold function is deactivated and the vehicle cannot be stopped
  • When the brake pedal is pressed and the gear lever is changed from D to R
  • When the Auto hold function is activated and the accelerator pedal is pressed
  • When the automatic parking system (APA) is activated
  • When the Intelligent Cruise Control function is requested to operate
  • When the voltage of the 12-volt battery is low
  • When the temperature of the 12-volt battery is too low or too high
  • When the brake pedal is pressed for a time exceeding the threshold When stepping on the brake pedal

■ When the Stop and Start function does not work

  • When the brake switch is broken
  • When the vehicle speed signal is broken
  • When there is a problem with the brake system
  • When there is a problem with the airbag system

■ Precautions when using the Stop and Start function on a slope

  • The Stop and Start function does not activate above a certain slope.
  • Be careful because the auto hold function may activate to prevent slipping after the engine stops on a road with a slope below a certain slope.
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Before exiting the vehicle, be sure to turn off the vehicle engine by pressing the vehicle START/STOP button.

When the auto hold function is activated,

Engine standby is maintained even if you take your foot off the brake pedal.

To release the engine standby, press the accelerator pedal while taking your foot off the brake pedal.

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Disable the Stop and Start function when working on the engine room.

■ Activating and deactivating the Stop and Start function

You can swipe down from the left side of the clock at the top of the central screen to select the [Control center] screen and activate or deactivate the [Auto stop/Start] function. Multimedia equipment

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When boarding a vehicle, the driver must wear a seat belt, and when getting out of the vehicle, the driver must unbuckle the seat belt.