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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START

AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION

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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 Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be 

in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter 

battery is weak, place the transmitter in the front 

cupholder 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 moonroof

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 until any door is opened.

Accessory Mode

  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.

A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the 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 operating 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 turn-

ing 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 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’s Manual.

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Optional equipment