To enhance safety and prevent carbon monoxide accumulation, the Vehicle Auto Shut-off system in your Kia
Carnival is designed to automatically power down the engine after approximately 60 minutes of idling.
This feature also helps optimize fuel efficiency and conserve energy. A countdown timer will appear on the instrument
cluster's LCD display approximately 30 minutes before the automatic shutdown occurs.
A: Vehicle will be turned off automatically in:
Operating conditions
The system is activated when the following criteria are met within the Kia Carnival:
- The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
- No passenger is detected in the passenger's seat.
- The vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h) with the transmission in P (Park).
- Neither the brake nor the accelerator pedal is being engaged.
- An infotainment system update is not currently in progress.
Timer reset conditions
You can reset the automatic shutdown timer by performing any of the following actions:
- Engaging and then releasing the accelerator or brake pedal.
- Pressing the "OK" button on the steering wheel while the timer is visible on the LCD display.
Off conditions
The Vehicle Auto Shut-off function will be suspended or disabled if:
- The driver fastens their seat belt.
- A passenger is detected in the passenger's seat.
- The vehicle exceeds a speed of 2 mph (3 km/h).
- The gear is shifted into R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive).
CAUTION
Never leave passengers, children, or pets unattended in your Kia Carnival. Since the air
conditioning system will cease to function once the engine turns off, the cabin temperature can reach dangerous
levels very quickly.
