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Activating Auto Idle Stop
When the vehicle stops with the gear position in Drive (D) and the brake
pedal is pressed, the engine turns off and the auto idle stop indicator
appears.
• If you put the transmission into Park (P) after the Auto Idle Stop activates,
the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate even if the brake pedal is
released. If you change the gear position, the engine may automatically
restart.
• If you release the brake pedal, turn the steering wheel, or press the
accelerator pedal, the engine restarts and the vehicle begins to move.
Auto idle stop may not activate (or the
engine may automatically restart) when
the engine is warming up, the air
conditioning system is on, the 12V
battery is charging, or when other
conditions are met. For a complete list
of conditions, see your Owner's Manual
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Turning the System On or Off
Press the Auto Idle Stop Off button to
turn the system off. The amber auto idle
stop indicator comes on. Press the
button again to turn it on. The Auto Idle
Stop system is turned on every time you
start the engine, even if you turned it off
the last time you drove the vehicle.
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
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Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or
stop your vehicle from moving.
Your vehicle is equipped with disc
brakes at all four wheels. The brake
assist system increases the stopping
force when you depress the brake
pedal hard in an emergency situation.
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
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Electric Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Push the switch. The BRAKE
indicator appears in the instrument
panel. Push and hold the switch down
for emergency braking while the
vehicle is moving.
To release: Press the brake pedal and
make sure your seat belt is fastened.
Pull the switch up to release. Or,
release by lightly pressing the
accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in
gear.
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Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The
brake pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to
hold the brake pedal firmly down.
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