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KEYLESS START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
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: The transmitter must
be in the vehicle to turn on
the ignition. If the 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 is 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 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 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.
