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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/On

  With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press 

the brake pedal and then press the 

ENGINE 

START/STOP

 button to start the engine. The 

green button indicator will illuminate.

Note: 

If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery is 

weak, place the transmitter in the cupholder (remove the 

liner) in front of the shift lever to enable the engine to 

start. Replace the transmitter 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. The amber button indicator will 

illuminate.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

The fuel-saving engine stop/start system automatically stops and restarts the engine to help 

conserve fuel. The system may turn off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the 

brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating conditions are 

met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio system, 

climate controls and other accessories will continue to operate. 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 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 climate control system requires the engine to 

run based on the current settings.

•  The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION