Kia Seltos: Driving your vehicle / ENGINE START/STOP button
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Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button
The illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button makes it easier to locate the button when entering the Kia Seltos in dark conditions. The light turns off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. It also turns off immediately when the theft-alarm system is armed.
ENGINE START/STOP button position ➤
Starting the engine
WARNING
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Do not start the Kia Seltos while pressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an accident.
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Wait until the engine rpm returns to a normal idle speed. If the brake pedal is released while the rpm is high, the vehicle may suddenly move.
Other information:
Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Head-Up Display (HUD)
The Kia Seltos Head-Up Display is a transparent display system that projects selected information from the instrument cluster and navigation system onto the HUD screen. This allows the driver to view key information while keeping attention closer to the road ahead. Combiner Shutter The hidden HUD screen rises when you press the screen operation switch located on the left side of the lower crash pad.Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Folding key immobilizer system
Your Kia Seltos may be equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system designed to help reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use. The immobilizer system consists of a small transponder built into the ignition key and electronic control components installed inside the vehicle. When you insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position, the Kia Seltos immobilizer system checks the key and verifies whether it is valid for the vehicle.