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KEYLESS START
START
With the vehicle in Park or
Neutral,
press the brake pedal
(and clutch pedal, if equipped)
and then press the
ENGINE
START/STOP
button to start
the engine. The green indicator
on the button will illuminate.
ENGINE START/STOP
will
illuminate on the button when the headlamps are on.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the
transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket at the front
of the center console storage area to enable the engine to start.
Cell phone chargers may interfere with the operation of the Pushbutton
Start System and should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the
engine.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park (automatic transmission), or 1st or Reverse
(manual transmission), and press the
ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn off the engine.
Power is available to operate the audio system for 10 minutes or
until the driver’s door is opened.
ACCESSORY
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed,
press the
ENGINE START/STOP
button to place the vehicle
in Accessory mode. The yellow indicator on the button will
illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
(IF EQUIPPED)
The Auto Engine Stop/Start system is included on 2.0L L4 turbo-
charged engine and 3.6L V6 engine vehicles with an automatic
transmission.
When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off, depending on operating conditions, to
conserve fuel. When the engine stops, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pushed, the engine will restart.
Auto Stop may automatically deactivate 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 D (Drive).
• The battery charge is low.
• The current settings for the climate control or defog system
have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the
$
button on the center console when the engine is
running to disable the Auto Engine Stop/Start system.
When the system is disabled, the button indicator will not be illu-
minated and the
$
symbol on the instrument cluster will change
from green to white with a slash through it.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
