Kia EV9 2024 - Starting the vehicle

Starting the vehicle
Starting the vehicle
EV button
Precautions
WARNING
• Never press the EV button whilst the vehicle is in motion. This would result in loss of
directional control and braking function, which could cause an accident.
• Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the gear is shifted to P (Park) po
sition, set the parking brake fully and shut the vehicle off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not taken.
• Never reach for the EV button or any other controls through the steering wheel
whilst the vehicle is in motion. The presence of your hand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an accident and serious bodily injury or death.
• Do not place any movable objects around the driver's seat as they may move whilst
driving, interfere with the driver and lead to an accident.
• The vehicle will start, only when the smart key is in the vehicle. Never allow chil
dren or any person who is unfamiliar with the vehicle touch the EV button or related
parts. Pushing the EV button whilst the smart key is in the vehicle may result in un
intended vehicle activation and/or unintended vehicle movement.
CAUTION
• In an emergency situation whilst the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the
vehicle off and to the ACC position by pressing the EV button for more than 2 sec
onds or 3 times repeatedly within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving, to restart
the vehicle:
◦ Press the EV button when vehicle speed is over approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
• If the vehicle is turned off whilst the vehicle is in motion, do not attempt to move the
gear to the P (Park) position. If the traffic and road conditions permit, you may put
the gear in the N (Neutral) position whilst the vehicle is still moving and press the EV
button in an attempt to restart the vehicle.
• Do not press the EV button for more than 10 seconds except when the stop lamp
fuse is blown.
NOTE
• If you leave the EV button in the ACC or ON position for a long time, the battery will
discharge.
• If you press the EV button without pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle will not
start and the EV button changes as follows:
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