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Shutting Off the Engine During Driving Emergencies

The EV6 speeding in a tunnel

How to shut off the engine during driving emergencies

Motion graphic showing hands pushing engine start stop button
  • If an emergency situation arises, such as a fire or brake failure, you cannot drive normally. In this case, immediately stop the engine and pull over to a safe place.
  • There are two ways to turn off the engine in an emergency:
    ￮ Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 2 seconds.
    ￮ Press the ENGINE START/STOP button 3 times within 3 seconds.
  • This emergency engine shut-off procedure applies to electric vehicles as well.

Cautions

  • The emergency engine shut-off is intended for emergency use only, as using it in other situations may be dangerous.
  • In case of sudden engine shutdown, maintain continuous pressure on the brake and avoid multiple stepping.
  • Using the electronic parking brake (EPB) for emergency braking will trigger a warning sound, illuminate the brake warning light on the instrument panel, and may result in a longer braking distance than normal.
  • If the engine turns off while driving, safely coast to a stop in a secure place, considering the risk of a secondary accident.
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