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KEYLESS START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
(IF EQUIPPED)
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 area to enable the engine to start.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park and 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.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the
engine. While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the
vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine stop/start sys-
tem may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions.
When the engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP.
Upon releasing the brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal,
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 current settings for the climate control or defog system
have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the
button left of the infotainment screen when the
engine is running to turn off the system. The button indicator is
not illuminated when the system is off.
The system automatically turns on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.