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A fuel-saving stop/start system has been 

 integrated with the 1.4L LE2 turbocharged engine. 

While driving, when the brakes are applied and 

the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine 

may turn off, depending on conditions. When 

the engine stops, the tachometer gauge will read 

AUTO STOP. The audio  system, climate controls 

and other accessories will continue to operate. 

Upon releasing the brake pedal or applying the 

accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After 

turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF. 
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
•  A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
•  The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
•  The battery charge is low.
•  The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
•  The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
•  The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the climate control or defog 

setting. Select the ECO air conditioning setting (green A/C indicator) to maximize the 

 frequency and duration of Auto Stops. 

•  The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual. 

AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START

The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter 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. The green  button indica-

tor will illuminate.

Stopping the Engine/Off

  Shift to Park and press and hold the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button until the engine 

turns off.

Accessory Mode

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

ENGINE START/

STOP

 button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. The amber button indicator will 

 illuminate.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual. 

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Optional equipment