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KEYLESS ACCESS START
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Starting the Engine
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine.
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 to enable the engine to start. Replace the
transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
The audio system will be powered for 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.
The windows and sunroof
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will be powered for 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Accessory
With the engine off, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition
system in the accessory position.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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STOP/START OPERATION
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been
integrated with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine.
While driving, when the brake is applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop, the auto-
matic engine stop/start system may turn off
the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop. In
Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will
read AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate
controls and other accessories will continue
to operate. 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.
Note: Before Auto Stops are enabled, a minimum vehicle speed must be achieved.
Conditions that may cause the engine to remain running or restart when the vehicle is
stopped include:
• 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 state of charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the climate control or
defog setting. Select the ECO Air Conditioning setting (green A/C indicator) to maximize
the frequency and duration of Auto Stops.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
