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KEYLESS (PUSH–BUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
Starting the Engine
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green button indicator will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob in the forward cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode to operate the radio, windows and other accessories. The amber button indicator will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving stop/start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if certain operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer 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 charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.
Auto Engine Stop/Start Disable
Press the $ Auto Stop button on the center console to turn off the automatic engine stop/start system. The button indicator is illuminated when the system is on. The Auto Engine Stop/Start system turns on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT
DRIVER MODE SELECTOR
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the center console.
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.
The automatic transmission is electronically controlled using the shift switches on the center console. The selected gear position illuminates in red on the shift switch and is shown on the instrument cluster.
Park — Press the P switch to shift to Park.
Reverse — Pull the R switch to shift to Reverse.
Neutral — Press and hold the N switch until the indicator is red to shift to Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an extended period. It will automatically shift into Park.
Drive — Pull the D switch to shift to Drive.
Manual Mode — With the transmission in Drive, press the M (Manual) switch to shift manu-ally. Pull the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right steering wheel paddle to upshift. Pull the D switch to return to Drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Driver Mode Selector system can automatically adjust various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions.
Press the MODE button on the center console to display the Mode menu on the instrument cluster and activate the next available mode.
Modes
Tour — Use for normal driving.
Snow/Ice (Front-Wheel-Drive models) — Use for enhanced acceleration on snowy roads.
All-Wheel Drive (All-Wheel-Drive models) — Use for enhanced responsiveness.
Sport — Use for enhanced handling and accelera-tion on dry pavement.
Off-Road (All-Wheel-Drive models) — Use for enhanced driving on unpaved roads.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
