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0 195 or Automatic Climate Control System (Dual Zone - Gasoline and
. The Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes.
. With the hood open, the engine
will be in an Auto Stop. The driver may force the engine on when the hood is open, by completely
pressing the accelerator pedal for at least two seconds.
When h comes on green in the instrument cluster, the system is
active. The system is not active when it comes on white with a slash
through it.
Starting the Engine (Gasoline Only)
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.
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
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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.
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
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Warning (Continued)
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) 0 195 or Automatic Climate Control System (Dual Zone - Gasoline and
PLUG-IN) 0 190.
. The Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes.
