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KEYLESS START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
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 but-
ton will illuminate.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is
weak, place the transmitter in the forward
cupholder in the center console 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 2.0L
Turbo engine. While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine stop/start
system 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 when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed was not reached prior to stopping.
• 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.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the
$
button on the center console when the engine is
running to turn off the stop/start system. The button indictor 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.
