TO: Dealer Sales & Service Team
SUBJECT: IQS Quick Tip #12 – Idle Stop and GO (ISG)
DATE: November 11, 2021
The Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system is found on the 2022 MY Kia Telluride, Sorento, Soul (all trims except LX manual), Seltos, K5 (1.6T LX Trim only) and Stinger models. The ISG system helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions by automatically shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The ISG button can be found on the center console on Telluride, Sorento, K5, and Stinger and on the left side of the steering wheel on the driver’s panel on the Soul and Seltos.
ISG is active by default at vehicle start-up. By pressing the ISG Off Button B, the ISG is deactivated. If you press the button again or cycle the ignition, the ISG will turn ON again. An ISG indicator in the instrument cluster A illuminates green when the engine is auto stopped. The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released, the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position, if the battery charging level is low, as well as various other conditions.
Note: Image shown is Stinger ISG button location. ISG button location varies by model.
The ISG system is disabled when:
A seat belt is unfastened
The hood or a door is opened
Battery condition is poor
The front or rear defroster is turned on
Engine coolant temperature is low
The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
Emission control devices activate
The vehicle is on a steep slope
Reminders:
Under certain conditions, the engine will restart automatically.
If the yellow AUTO STOP indicator is on (solid), the system is functional however, not all enabling criteria has been met
If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG button LED is on, the vehicle should be inspected by the service department
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) Video
Sincerely,
Product Quality Team
Kia North America