Note: ; Accessory Mode; Start the Engine- Page 5

5

Start the Engine

  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 but-

ton will illuminate. 

Note: 

The transmitter must be in the vehicle to 

turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is 

weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the 

center console storage area to enable the engine 

to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon 

as possible. 

Stopping the Engine/Off

  With the vehicle stopped, press the Park (P) button on top of the shift lever to shift into 

Park. 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 sunroof

F

 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 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 

turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.

The engine may remain running or restart 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 or the battery has been disconnected.
•  The current climate control or defog settings have not been reached. 
•  The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Keyless (Pushbutton) Start

Auto Engine Stop/Start

F

Optional equipment