Kia Soul: Auto stop
Type A
Type B
To stop the engine in idle stop mode
Stop the vehicle completely by pressing the brake pedal.
You must reach a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h) since last idle stop.
The engine will stop and the green AUTO STOP indicator (
)
on the instrument cluster will illuminate.
If your vehicle is equipped with cluster type B, a message "Auto Stop" also will appear on the LCD display.
If you open the engine hood in auto stop mode, the ISG system will deactivate (the light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate). A message "Auto Start Deactivated Start Manually" will appear on the LCD display. (if equipped)
Turn the engine on manually.
ISG (Idle stop and go) system
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ISG system, which reduces fuel consumption
by automatically shutting down the engine, when the vehicle is at a standstill.
(For example : red light, stop sign ...
Auto start
To restart the engine from idle stop mode
• Release the brake pedal.
or
• Move the shift gear to the R (Reverse) position or the sports mode while depressing
the brake pedal.
The engine will ...
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2.
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3.
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Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and have
the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on
all four wheels; otherwise, poor handli ...