3. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the
brake, shift into gear and drive.
Note:If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the vehicle to the
off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again. If the engine still fails
to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again, keeping
the accelerator on the floor until the engine begins to accelerate above
cranking speeds; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off
in case the engine is flooded with fuel.
Push button start system (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
push button start system, you can
start your vehicle by pressing the
start button in combination with the
brake pedal rather than using a key.
The start button is located on the
instrument panel to right of the
steering wheel.
In order to operate the Push Button
Start system and start your vehicle,
your Intelligent Access key (IA key)
must be present inside the vehicle, either in the passenger compartment
or in the trunk.
Ignition modes
1. Off — press and release the START/STOP button without applying the
brake pedal when your vehicle is in accessory or on modes or when the
engine is running.Note:When the vehicle is in motion, a single press
and release of the START/STOP button will not switch off the engine. In
order to switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion, press and
hold the START/STOP button for at least one second.
2. Accessory — press and release the START/STOP button without
applying the brake pedal. This allows electrical accessories such as the
radio to operate while the engine is not running. ACCESSORY POWER
ACTIVE and PRESS BRAKE TO START will be displayed in the message
center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter for
more information.
3. On — press and hold the START/STOP button for at least one second
without applying the brake pedal. This will power your vehicle’s electrical
system and the warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate,
but the engine will remain off.Note:You cannot immediately start your
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps
10 15A Switch illumination, Puddle lamps
11 10A All wheel drive (AWD) module
12 7.5A Passive entry/passive start (PEPS)
module
13 5A Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad, PEPS
receiver, Driver’s door module
14 10A Navigation display, Memory seat,
SYNC, Center information display,
GPS, Driver seat
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Electronic finish panel, Ambient
lighting
17 20A Trunk release, Moon roof, Smart
windows, Lock/unlock
18 20A Rear heated seats
19 25A Audio amplifier
20 15A Diagnostic connector (OBDII),
Adjustable pedal motor
21 15A Daytime running lamps (DRL) control
22 15A Park lamps, License plate lamps,
Auxiliary lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lighting (battery saver)
26 10A Instrument panel cluster, Heads up
display
27 20A Ignition switch, PEPS, Front wipers,
One-touch integrated start (OTIS)
28 5A Start relay/Audio mute
Roadside Emergencies
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Transmission .............................251
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....250
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................355
Trunk .........................................117
remote release ................108, 122
Turn signal ..................................65
U
Universal garage door opener ....97
USB port ......................................41
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................365
Vehicle loading ..........................223Ventilating your vehicle ...........239
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................330
Water, Driving through .............276
Windows
opening using remote entry
system .....................................121
power .........................................79
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................73
checking and adding fluid .....330
replacing wiper blades ...........331
Wrecker towing .........................309
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