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KEYLESS 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 pocket in the
center console storage area 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 Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/
start system has been
integrated with the 3.6L
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 operat-
ing 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.