4
KEYLESS START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle
to turn on the ignition.
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 but-
ton will illuminate.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the
pocket in the center console storage compartment 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’s Manual.
The fuel-saving stop/start system
automatically turns 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
will read AUTO STOP. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the
vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is
stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed was not reached prior to stopping.
• 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 climate control settings require the engine to run.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the
$
button on the center of the instrument panel when
the engine is running to turn off the automatic stop/start system.
The button indicator is illuminated when the system is on.
The system is turned on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
