2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU start stop button

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle to t\
urn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be green.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket 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 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.
The fuel-saving stop/start system automatically turns off the 1.5L engin\
e, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a co\
mplete stop, if 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 press\
ed, 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 curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
DISABLING AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
Press the $ button (A), located below the infotainment screen, when the engine is running to disable the auto-matic engine stop/start system. When the system is
disabled, the button indicator will not be illuminated.
The system is enabled each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
A