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216 DRIVING AND OPERATING
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).
This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn off the
ignition.
4. Set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0 233.
{ Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving,
press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for longer than two seconds, or press twice in five seconds.
With the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the brake
pedal applied will place the ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to off after five minutes to prevent battery rundown.
starting. With the ignition off, and the brake pedal applied, pressing the
button once will turn the ignition on. Once engine cranking begins, release the button. Engine cranking will
continue until the engine starts.
See Starting the Engine (PLUG-IN Only) 0 216 or Starting the Engine (Gasoline Only) 0 219. The ignition will then
remain on.
Service Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may be
required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and
holding the button for more than
five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Mode. The instruments and
audio systems will operate as they do when the ignition is on, but the
vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in Service Mode. Press the button again to turn the ignition off.
Starting the Engine (PLUG-IN Only)
{ Warning
Shifting out of P (Park) with the hood open, into any gear, may
cause the vehicle to move. To help avoid serious injury to yourself or others, be sure the vehicle remains in P (Park) while the hood
remains open.
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Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the engine
when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. See
Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 303.
PLUG-IN Starting Procedure
1. With the Keyless Access system, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the
vehicle. Press ENGINE START/
STOP with the brake pedal
applied. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button.
The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately after starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle, if there is
interference, or if the RKE battery is low, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display a message. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the ignition to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in
very cold weather (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you press ENGINE START/
STOP. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down.
When the engine starts, release the accelerator. If the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing. This
clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
When the state of charge is low and
the hood is open, the vehicle may not start. Close the hood and follow the
starting procedure again.
The vehicle will emit an audible
startup beep when the vehicle is ready to be driven. When the vehicle ready
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light is on in the instrument cluster,
the vehicle is ready to be driven. This could take up to 15 seconds at
extremely cold temperatures. See
Vehicle Ready Light (PLUG-IN Only)
0 149.
PLUG-IN Operation
This vehicle combines gasoline and electric propulsion. The gasoline
engine will automatically start to
provide power and then shut off to save fuel.
The engine may remain running when:
. Accelerating aggressively or climbing hills.
. Vehicle speed is greater than 125 km/h (78 mph).
. Charging the high voltage battery.
. The heater is being used.
The engine and transmission work
together to provide propulsion power at the highest efficiency. This may
result in higher engine speeds.
Stop/Start System
{ Warning
Exiting the vehicle without first
shifting into P (Park) may cause the vehicle to move. You or others may be injured. Because the vehicle may have an auto engine Stop/Start
feature, the vehicle's engine might seem to be shut off; however, once the brake pedal is released, the
engine will start up again. The
engine may restart even while the brake is applied.
Shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition off before exiting the vehicle.
The vehicle has a fuel saving stop/ start system to shut off the engine and help conserve fuel.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the
engine may turn off. When stopped, the tachometer displays Auto Stop.
See Tachometer 0 134. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pressed, the engine may restart.
Auto Stop may be deactivated 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,
typically between -10 °C (14 °F)
and 50 °C (122 °F).
. The shift lever is in any gear other than D (Drive).
. The battery has been recently disconnected.
. The battery charge is low.
. The interior comfort level has not reached the required level for the climate control system or defog
settings.
System (Quad Zone - Gasoline Only)
