Unique Driving Characteristics
The system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting off and restarting the engine while your vehicle is stopped. The engine will restart automatically when you release the brake pedal. In some situations, your vehicle may restart automatically, for example:
To maintain interior comfort
To recharge the battery
Note: Power assist steering is turned off when the engine is off.
Always fully apply the parking brake. Make sure you shift into park (P) for vehicles with an automatic
transmission. Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
Before opening the hood or performing any maintenance, fully apply the parking brake, shift into
park (P) or neutral (N) and switch the ignition off.
Always switch the ignition off before leaving the vehicle. If the ignition is switched on an automatic restart
may occur at any time.
The system may require the engine to automatically restart when the auto-start-stop indicator illuminates
green or flashes amber. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status is available at a glance within the information display. See Information Displays (page 96).
The system is automatically enabled every time you start your vehicle if the following conditions are met:
The Auto-Start-Stop button is not pressed (not illuminated).
Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) after you have initially started the vehicle.
Your vehicle is stopped.
Your foot is on the brake pedal.
The transmission is in drive (D).
The driver's door is closed.
There is adequate brake vacuum.
The interior compartment has been cooled or warmed to an acceptable level.
The front windshield defroster is off.
The steering wheel is not turned rapidly or is not at a sharp angle.
The vehicle is not on a steep road grade.
The battery is within optimal operating conditions (battery state of charge and temperature in range).
The engine coolant is at operating temperature.
Elevation is below approximately 10,000 ft (3,050 m).
Ambient temperature is moderate.
The green Auto-Start-Stop indicator light on the instrument cluster will illuminate to indicate
when the automatic engine stop occurs.
If the instrument cluster is equipped with a grey
Auto-Start-Stop indicator light, it is illuminated when automatic engine stop is not available due to one of the above noted conditions not being met.
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Any of the following conditions will result in an automatic restart of the engine:
Any of the following conditions may result in an automatic restart of the engine:
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Press the Auto-Start-Stop button located on the center console to switch the system off. The button will illuminate. The system will only be deactivated for the current ignition cycle. Press the button again to restore Auto-Start-Stop function.
If your vehicle is in an Auto-Start-Stop state and you shift the transmission to reverse while the brake is not depressed, a message telling you to press the brake will appear. You must press the brake pedal within 10 seconds, or a shift to park and a manual restart will be required.
Note: If the Shift to P, Restart Engine message appears and the amber
Auto-Start-Stop indicator light is flashing, automatic restart is not available. The vehicle must be restarted manually. See Information Displays (page 96).
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