Kia Rio 2022, Owner'S Manual, Page: 273 / 602

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Driving your vehicle ENGINE START/STOP button
When the shift lever is not placed in N
(Neutral), the following pop-up will be
displayed on the cluster.
僅 With Automatic Transmission/Dual
Clutch Transmission
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the shift lever in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.
NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the clutch
pedal for Manual Transmission or with
-
out depressing the brake pedal for Auto
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matic Transmission/Dual Clutch
Transmission vehicles, the engine will
not start and the ENGINE START/STOP
button changes as follow: OFF → ACC →
ON → OFF or ACC
NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ACC or ON position for a
long time, the battery will discharge.
WARNING
僅 Never press the ENGINE START/STOP
button whilst the vehicle is in motion.
This would result in loss of directional
control and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
僅 The anti-theft steering column lock is
not a substitute for the parking brake.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these precau
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tions are not taken.
僅 Never reach for the ENGINE START/
STOP button or any other controls
through the steering wheel whilst the
vehicle is in motion. The presence of
your hand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an acci
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dent and serious bodily injury or
death.
僅 Do not place any movable objects
around the driver's seat as they may
move whilst driving, interfere with the
driver and lead to an accident.
Starting the engine
WARNING
僅 Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal.
僅 Do not start the vehicle with the accel
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erator pedal depressed. The vehicle
can move and lead to an accident.
僅 Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if the
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