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KEYLESS START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
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 compartment 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 automatic 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
system may turn off the engine,
depending on operating condi-
tions. 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 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.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the
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button on the center of the instrument panel when
the engine is running to turn off the automatic stop/start sys-
tem. The button indictor is illuminated when the system is on.
The system is turned on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
