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Pushbutton Start
Auto Engine Stop/StartF
Start
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the front cupholder to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Stop/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and moonroofF until any door is opened.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the engine. While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions. When the engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. 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.
The engine may remain running or restart 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.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The current settings for the climate control or defog system have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Traction Control and StabiliTrak Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button at the front of the center console to turn traction control on or off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Automatic Transmission
Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control is a manual mode that allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to limit the top gear and vehicle speed or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking.
1. Move the shift lever left to the L (Low) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the shift lever to upshift or downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
