AUTO-START-STOP
(If Equipped)
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically shutting off and restarting
the engine while your vehicle is stopped.
The engine will restart automatically when
you release the brake pedal. In some
situations, your vehicle may restart
automatically, for example:
•
To maintain interior comfort
•
To recharge the battery
Note:
Power assist steering is turned off
when the engine is off.
WARNINGS
The engine may restart
automatically if required by the
system.
Switch the ignition off before
opening the hood or performing any
maintenance. Failure to do so may
result in serious injuries due to automatic
engine restart.
Always switch the ignition off before
leaving your vehicle, as the system
may have turned the engine off, but
the ignition will still be on and automatic
restart may occur.
The Auto StartStop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display. See
Information Displays
(page
94).
Enabling Auto StartStop
The system is automatically enabled every
time you start your vehicle if the following
conditions are met:
•
The Auto StartStop button is not
pressed (not illuminated).
•
Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed
of 3 mph (4 km/h) after the vehicle has
been initially started.
•
Your vehicle is stopped.
•
Your foot is on the brake pedal.
•
The transmission is in drive (D).
•
The driver's door is closed.
•
There is adequate brake vacuum.
•
The interior compartment has been
cooled or warmed to an acceptable
level.
•
The front windshield defroster and rear
window defroster are off.
•
The steering wheel is not turned rapidly
or is not at a sharp angle.
•
The vehicle is not on a steep road
grade.
•
The battery is within optimal operating
conditions (battery state of charge and
temperature in range).
•
The engine coolant is at operating
temperature.
•
Elevation is below approximately
10000 feet (3048 meters).
•
Ambient temperature is moderate.
Note:
The system allows multiple
successive Auto StartStop events, but it
may not operate in conditions of heavy
traffic or in extended low speed operation.
Note:
The green Auto StartStop
indicator light on the instrument
cluster will illuminate to indicate
when the automatic engine stop occurs.
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Note:
If the instrument cluster
is equipped with a grey Auto
StartStop indicator light, it is
illuminated when automatic engine stop
is not available due to one of the above
noted conditions not being met.
Automatic Engine Restart
Any of the following conditions will result
in an automatic restart of the engine:
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Unique Driving Characteristics
