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Start the Engine
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.
Stopping the Engine/Off
With the vehicle stopped, press the Park (P) button on top of the shift lever to shift into
Park. 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
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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 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 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 or the battery has been disconnected.
• The current climate control or defog settings have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Keyless (Pushbutton) Start
Auto Engine Stop/Start
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Optional equipment