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

Starting 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 button 

will illuminate. 

Note:

 If the RKE 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

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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 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’s Manual.

KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START

AUTO ENGINE STOP/START

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 Optional equipment