To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
The transmission must be in PARK.
Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the ENGINE START/STOP button again.
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The ignition will return to the OFF position.
If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition will remain in the ACC position until the gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF position.
If the gear selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h), the instrument cluster will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it could roll.
If the gear selector is not in PARK, and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once with the vehicle speed below 5 mph (8 km/h), the engine will shut off and the ignition will remain in the ACC position. If vehicle speed drops below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h), the vehicle may AutoPark. AutoPark — Rotary Shifter and 8-Speed Transmission Only.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot Off The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an ignition switch. It has three positions: OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. To change the ignition positions without starting the vehicle and use the accessories, follow these directions:
Start with the ignition in the OFF position.
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place the ignition to the ACC position.
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to place the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF position.