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Pushbutton Start
Auto Engine Stop/Start
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:
The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn
on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak,
place the transmitter in the front cupholder 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
F
until any door is opened.
Accessory Mode
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 Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the 2.0L engine. While driv-
ing, 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 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 current settings for the climate control or defog system have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
