Initial day issue!

[WolfieBase]

Hello, I seek assistance. I entered the vehicle and activated the start button as usual; but, when I attempted to shift into forward or reverse gear, no response occurred, and it remained in the park position. I attempted to power cycle multiple times, but it proved ineffective. I observed that the door handle was in the open position, so I exited the vehicle and secured it using the remote. However, when re-entering, the situation remained unchanged. After approximately 10 minutes, it displayed the "ready" notification, and everything was functioning properly once more. Was I at fault? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. In addition, I am fond of the car.
I appreciate your cooperation in advance.

[HOV]

Greetings, Two potential explanations arise: either one of the doors was not completely closed, or more likely, you were insufficiently applying pressure to the brake pedal when engaging the EV button.
I trust that this information is beneficial.

[stevenkeyte]

I believe you are attempting to pick the forward or reverse position without the ready mode activated.Certain owners have discovered that simultaneously pressing the brake pedal and the start button, or nearly so, may prevent the vehicle from entering ready mode, resulting in delays of varied durations. It is advisable to pause briefly after using the footbrake before activating the start button. Another option I routinely utilise is pre-warming the car via the app before use; upon entering the warmed vehicle and pressing the foot brake, it immediately transitions to ready mode. An open door or other issues would not prevent the automobile from entering ready mode; only attempting to drive would do so. I trust this information is beneficial.

[WolfieBase]

Thank you, everyone; it is really appreciated.

[vitessear3]

This is not an issue. This is the manner in which this car functions. The user manual explicitly states this information. Engage the BRAKE, observe the READY indicator, and shift to D. It is indeed that simple. 😊👍

[WolfieBase]

You are entirely accurate. As is customary, I neglected to peruse the user manual before to commencing operation. Thank you for your contribution.

[Treeri]

The applicability is contingent upon the version of the manual in your possession.

Upon initially operating my EV3 independently, it required 10 minutes for me to achieve movement. I had operated one a few times during test drives, but I do not believe I had initiated it from an off state.


I consulted the Owner's Manual. I commenced reading from the beginning. There was an abundance of content unrelated to initiating the vehicle. I consulted the index, and "Starting the Vehicle" was located on page 190.

I directed my attention to that. I have now discerned what I wished to see was:

Enter the vehicle.
2. Shut the door.
Fasten the seatbelt.
4. Depress the brake pedal with your foot.
5. Activate the Power button.
6. Pause for a few seconds
7. Shift the gear selector to the Drive position.
8. Propel.

The wording was absurdly poor, containing extensive sections of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes, along with instructions for starting the automobile in the event of a blown fuse or a dead battery, prior to addressing the standard method of starting the vehicle.

[Treeri]

A PDF Quick Reference Guide is available at

[Treeri]

file:///C:/Users/turia/Downloads/EV3+2025.pdf

[Treeri]

The Kia Owner's Manual has been significantly enhanced and is considerably clearer. The "Quick Start Guide" contains this information for starting the vehicle.

[Treeri]

https://ownersmanual.kia.com/manual/EV3?projCode=SV1&year=2025&langCode=en_RG&countryCode=C21&content=quickstart

[WolfieBase]

Thank you for your comprehensive response. It elucidates all the information I required had I perused the instruction.chuckle: Thank you all for your cooperation. Greatly appreciated.

[SD1too]

I enter the vehicle, close the door, then engage the brake and hit the start button. While the system initialises, I disengage the steering lock and fasten my seatbelt; it is ready by that time.