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KEYLESS (PUSH–BUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
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
and hold 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
in 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 to operate the radio, windows and
other accessories. 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 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 is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required
operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required oper-
ating range.
• The transmission is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The current climate control settings require the engine to run.
• The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.
Auto Engine Stop/Start Disable
Press the
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Auto Stop
button on the center console to turn off the automatic engine
stop/start system. The button indicator is illuminated when the system is on. The system
turns on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
