Hyundai Kona: To activate the ISG system / Auto stop

To stop the engine in idle stop mode

Manual transmission vehicle

1. Decrease the vehicle speed to 5 km/h (3 mph).

2. Set the gear in N (Neutral).

3. Release the clutch pedal.

The auto stop indicator () illuminates in green on the instrument cluster, when the engine stops.

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The driving speed must reach at least 10 km/h (6 mph) after an idle stop to stop the engine in idle stop mode again.

Dual clutch transmission vehicle

1. Decrease the vehicle speed to 0 km/h.

2. Depress the brake pedal with the shift lever in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).

The auto stop indicator () illuminates in green on the instrument cluster, when the engine stops.

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The driving speed must reach at least 8 km/h (5 mph) after an idle stop to stop the engine in idle stop mode again.

In auto stop mode, when the driver opens the hood, the ISG system will be deactivated.

When the system is deactivated:

The ISG OFF button indicator illumii nates.

The message, "Auto Stop deactivated. Start manually", appears on the LCD display with a beep sound.

At this time, restart the vehicle manually by:

Manual transmission vehicle

Depressing the clutch and brake pedal with the gear in neutral.

Dual clutch transmission vehicle

Depressing the brake pedal with the shift lever in P (Park) or N (Neutral). But for your safety, restart the vehicle in the P (Park) position.

Prerequisite for activation
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