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The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
Starting the Engine
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE
START/STOP
button to start the engine. The
green button indicator will illuminate.
Note:
If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob
at the front of the center console storage compartment
to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob
battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shift to Park and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn off the engine.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the
ENGINE START/
STOP
button to place the ignition in accessory mode. The amber button indicator 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 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 is not reached.
• 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 time has reached the maximum allowed time.
Disabling Auto Stop/Start
Press the
$
Auto Stop
button on the center of the instrument panel to turn off the
engine stop/start system. The button indicator turns off when the system is disabled. The
system automatically turns on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS (PUSH-BUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
