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Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system / Auto start

Kia Seltos: Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system / Auto start

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When the engine has stopped automatically through ISG, it will restart if one of the following driver actions occurs:

  • The brake pedal is released.

  • The shift lever is moved to R (Reverse) or Manual mode while the brake pedal is pressed.

Kia Seltos Auto Start operation after ISG engine stop

The engine will start again, and the green AUTO STOP indicator (Kia Seltos AUTO STOP indicator turning off after Auto Start) on the instrument cluster will turn off.

The engine will also restart automatically without any driver actions if the following occurs:

  • The brake vacuum pressure is low.

  • The engine has been stopped for about 5 minutes.

  • A certain amount of time has passed while the air conditioning is ON.

  • The front defroster is ON.

  • The battery charge is weak.

  • The cooling or heating performance of the climate control system is not sufficient.

  • The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) while Auto Hold is activated.

  • A door is opened or the seat belt is unfastened while Auto Hold is activated.

  • The EPB switch is pressed while Auto Hold is activated.

Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system

Special driving conditions

Other information:

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Recommended lubricants and capacities

To help achieve proper engine performance, powertrain durability, and long-term reliability in the Kia Seltos, use only lubricants and fluids of the recommended quality and specification. Using the correct lubricants helps reduce engine friction, supports fuel efficiency, and protects important mechanical components from premature wear. The following lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your Kia Seltos.

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Outside temperature gauge

Type A Type B The Kia Seltos outside temperature gauge shows the current outside air temperature in 1 °F or 1 °C increments. Temperature range: -40 °F ~ 140 °F (-40 °C ~ 60 °C) The outside temperature shown on the display may not change immediately like a standard thermometer. This delay helps prevent frequent display changes that could distract the driver while operating the Kia Seltos.