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KEYLESS START
START
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal (and clutch pedal, if equipped) and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the
button will illuminate. ENGINE START/STOP will
illuminate on the button when the headlamps are on.
Note: The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to tur\
n on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket at the front of the center console storage area to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park (automatic transmission), or 1st or Reverse (manual transmission), and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power is available to operate the audio system for 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.
ACCESSORY
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the vehicle in Accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
(IF EQUIPPED)
A fuel-saving automatic engine stop/start system is included on vehicles equipped with the 2.0L L4 turbocharged engine or 3.6L V6 engine.
While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the auto 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 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 D (Drive).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ button on the center console when the engine is running to disable the auto engine stop/start system.
When the system is disabled, the button indicator will not be illu-minated and the $ symbol on the instrument cluster will change from green to white with a slash through it.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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The traction control
system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak
system assists with the stability 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 button on the
center console. The Traction Control Off light on the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the button again to turn on traction control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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STABILITRAK®/TRACTION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
The 8-speed automatic transmis-sion has an available Tap Shift mode that allows you to shift gears similar to a manual trans-mission.
USING TAP SHIFT
1. While in Drive (D), use either paddle behind the steering wheel to temporarily take control of gear selection.
2. Pull the right paddle to upshift or the left paddle to
downshift.
If current vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, \
the shift will not occur. When coming to a stop, the trans mission will automatically shift to 1st gear.
The automatic transmission also can be manually controlled by moving the shift lever to the left gate; tap the lever forward to upshift and rearward to downshift.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
DRIVER MODE CONTROL SYSTEM
The Driver Mode Control System automatically adjusts steering, automatic transmission (if equipped) and Magnetic Ride Control (if equipped) settings in real time.
Press the MODE button on the center console to select Tour (default at each ignition cycle), Sport, or Snow/Ice♦ mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TAP SHIFT♦
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EXPRESS OPEN/CLOSE THE SUNROOF
Fully press the SLIDE switch to express open the sunroof. Press the switch again while the sunroof is in motion to stop the sunroof at that position.
Fully press the SLIDE switch to express close the
sunroof. Press the switch again while the sunroof is in motion to stop the sunroof at that position.
TILT/CLOSE THE SUNROOF
Press the TILT switch to tilt the sunroof.
Press the TILT switch to close the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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TIRES
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 on the Driver Information Center.
Refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information about normal
monthly tire maintenance.
TIRE SEALANT AND COMPRESSOR KIT♦
The tire sealant and compressor kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. The kit is located under the trunk floor. Refer to the kit instructions for complete operating information.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner's Manual.
SUNROOF♦
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE♦
REFUELING THE VEHICLE To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the left side of the instrument panel (auto-matic transmission) or on the center console (manual transmission).
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
To open the fuel door, press and release the center of the rear edge of the door. It will pop out slightly. Pull the door open.
The vehicle’s capless fuel system does not have a fuel cap. Fully insert the fuel pump nozzle before starting to fill the tank.
Note: When using a portable gas can, insert the funnel adapter, located \
under the cargo floor, into the capless fuel fill.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
♦ Optional equipment