5F Optional equipment
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) STARTF
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal (and clutch pedal, if equipped) and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be green.
Note: If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the front cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park (automatic transmission) or 1st or Reverse (manual tran\
smission) and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be amber.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
An automatic stop/start system has been integrated with the engine and a\
utomatic transmission to help conserve fuel. While driving, when the brake is app\
lied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine stop/start system ma\
y turn off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer g\
auge will read AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate controls and other accessories will\
continue to operate. Upon releasing the brake pedal or applying the accelerator peda\
l, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tacho\
meter gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped 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 state of charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the clima\
te control or defog setting. Select the Eco air conditioning setting (green A/C in\
dicator) to maxi-mize the frequency and duration of Auto Stops.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK SYSTEMS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
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 on the center console to turn traction control on or off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER SHIFT CONTROL
Driver Shift Control is a manual mode that allows the driver to select the range of gear positions. This feature can be used when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking or to limit the top gear.
1. Move the shift lever left to the Low (L) position.
2. Press the plus (+) button or minus (–)
button on top of the shift lever to increase or decrease the available gear range.
The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. All\
gears below the selected gear will be available. 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’s Manual.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
SELECTING REVERSE
Before shifting into Reverse, completely stop the vehicle. When selecting Reverse, press the button on the front of the shift lever and then swiftly move the lever to the left side of the gear pattern. Forcing the shift lever into gear may damage the transmission.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
