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The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.

Starting the Engine

  With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press 

the brake pedal and then press the 

ENGINE 

START/STOP

 button to start the engine. The 

green button indicator will illuminate.

Note:

 If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob 

at the front of the center console storage compartment 

to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob 

battery as soon as possible.

Stopping the Engine/Off

  Shift to Park and then press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button to turn off the engine.

Accessory Mode

  With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the 

ENGINE START/

STOP

 button to place the ignition in accessory mode. The amber button indicator 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 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 climate control system requires the engine 

to run based on the current settings.

•  The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.

Disabling Auto Stop/Start

  Press the 

$

Auto Stop

  button on the center of the instrument panel to turn off the 

engine stop/start system. The button indicator turns off when the system is disabled. The 

system automatically turns on each time the vehicle is started.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

KEYLESS (PUSH-BUTTON) START

AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION