Kia Sportage: ISG system operating conditions

The ISG system operates only when the required conditions are met. These include:

• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

• The driver’s door and engine bonnet are closed.

• There is sufficient brake vacuum pressure.

• The battery sensor is active and the battery has an adequate charge.

• The outside temperature is within the system’s operating range.

• The climate control system meets the conditions required for ISG operation.

• The vehicle has warmed up sufficiently.

• The vehicle is not on a steep slope. This condition does not apply to manual transmission models.

• The steering wheel is not turned sharply.

• The vehicle is not at a high altitude.

• The front windscreen defroster is switched off.

• Manual shift mode has not been selected. This condition does not apply to manual transmission models.

• A sufficient amount of time has passed since the gear was shifted out of R (Reverse).

The Kia Sportage may also restart the engine automatically, without any action from the driver, if one of the following occurs:

• Brake vacuum pressure becomes too low.

• The maximum engine-off time is exceeded.

• The air conditioning is on and the fan is set to its highest speed.

• The windows may begin to fog while the air conditioning is on.

• The battery is outside its optimal operating range.

• The climate control system is not providing adequate heating or cooling.

• You press the ISG OFF button while the engine is automatically stopped. This condition does not apply to manual transmission models.

• The vehicle starts moving after coming to a stop.

• You press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time. This condition does not apply to manual transmission models.

• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened or the driver’s door is opened. This condition does not apply to manual transmission models.

The green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will blink for five seconds.

NOTE

If the ISG system’s operating conditions are not met, the system will be deactivated.

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