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The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter 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 Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery
is weak, place the transmitter at the front of the center
console storage compartment to enable the engine
to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as
possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shift to Park and 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 engine stop/start system automati-
cally stops and restarts the engine to help con-
serve fuel. The system may turn 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 gauge will read
AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate controls
and other accessories will continue to operate.
When the brake pedal is released or the accel-
erator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the
engine, the tachometer gauge 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 is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
