Kia Sportage: Vehicle Auto Shut-off system
If your vehicle is parked and the engine
is left on for a long period of time, the
engine will turn off automatically to help
reduce fuel consumption and prevent
accidents caused by carbon dioxide poisoning.
Operating Conditions
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer operates
when all the following conditions are satisfied:
- Vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3km/
h), and the gear is shifted to P (Park)
- The brake pedal and accelerator
pedal are not depressed
- The driver's seat belt is unfastened
- The passenger seat is empty
- The infotainment system is being
updated
Deactivating Conditions
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer turns off
when one of the situation occur:
- Vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/
h)
- The gear is shifted to R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or N (Neutral)
- The brake pedal or accelerator pedal
is depressed
- The driver's seat belt is fastened
- A passenger is in the passenger's seat
System Operation
- Vehicle will be turned off automatically
in:
- Reset
When all the conditions are satisfied, the
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off operates and
turns the engine off automatically after
60 minutes.
A timer appears on the instrument cluster
30 minutes before vehicle shut off.
Resetting cluster timer
To reset the cluster timer, do one of following:
- Release the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal after Vehicle Auto-Shut
Off is complete.
- Press the OK button on the steering
wheel while the timer appears on the
instrument cluster.
CAUTION
Do not leave a passenger or a pet in the
vehicle in hot weather since the air conditioning
system turns off when the
engine is off.
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red light and
The ISG will operate under the following
condition:
The driver's seatbelt is fastened.
The driver's door and hood are closed.
The brake vacuum pressure is adequate.
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Front seat belt
Height adjuster
Rear seat belt
Rear seat belt [Center]
Rear seat belt buckle
Front Seat Belt
Repair procedures
Replacement
Front Seat Belt Replacement
CAUTION
When installing the belt, make sure not to damaged the pre
Component Location
Driver power window main switch
Passenger window switch
Front window motor
Rear window motor
Rear window switch
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