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KEYLESS (PUSH–BUTTON) START

AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION

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 

and hold 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 in 

the forward cupholder in the center console to enable the 

engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as soon as 

possible.

Stopping the Engine/Off

  Shift to Park and 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 to operate the radio, windows and 

other accessories. 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 certain 

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.

Auto Engine Stop/Start Disable 

  Press the 

$

Auto Stop

 button on the center console to turn off the automatic engine 

stop/start system. The button indicator is illuminated when the system is on. The Auto 

Engine Stop/Start system turns on each time the vehicle is started.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.