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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in Park or Neutral,
press the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. The green
button indicator will illuminate.
Note: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter
battery is weak, place the transmitter in the front cupholder in the center console to enable the engine
to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the
ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode to operate the radio, windows
and other accessories with the engine off. The amber button indicator will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving engine stop/start system
automatically stops and restarts the engine
to help conserve fuel. The system may turn
off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop,
when the brake pedal is pressed and the
vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating
conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the
tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The
audio system, climate controls and other
accessories will continue to operate. When the brake pedal is released or the accelera-
tor pedal is pressed, 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 has reached the maximum allowed time.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
