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K E Y L E S S S TA R T
AU T O E N G I N E S T O P / S TA R T
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the
vehicle to turn on the ignition.
START
With the vehicle in
Park or Neutral,
press the brake
pedal and then
press the ENGINE
START/STOP
button to start the
engine. The green
indicator on the
button will
illuminate.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the
pocket in the center console storage compartment to enable the engine to
start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio
system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the
windows and sunroof
♦
until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed,
press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition
system in the Accessory mode. The amber indicator on the
button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving stop/start
system automatically turns
off the engine, referred to
as an Auto Stop, when the
brake pedal is pressed and the
vehicle is at a complete stop,
if certain operating conditions
are met. In Auto Stop mode,
the tachometer will read AUTO
STOP. When the brake pedal
is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the
tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is
stopped if:
•
A minimum vehicle speed was not reached prior to stopping.
•
The engine or transmission is not at the required operating
temperature.
•
The outside temperature is not in the required operating
range.
•
The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
•
The battery charge is low.
•
The climate control system requires the engine to run based
on the current settings.
•
The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the
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button on the center of the instrument panel
when the engine is running to turn off the automatic stop/
start system. The button indictor is illuminated when the
system is on.
The system is turned on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
