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Starting a Gasoline Engine
When the engine starts for the first time on your drive, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note:
You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds (without the engine starting) before the starting system temporarily disables. The 60 seconds does not have to be all at once. For example, if you crank the engine three times for 20 seconds each time, without the engine starting, you reached the 60-second time limit. A message appears in the information display alerting you that you exceeded the cranking time. You cannot attempt to start the engine for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you are limited to a 15-second engine cranking time. You need to wait 60 minutes before you can crank the engine for 60 seconds again.
Before starting the vehicle, check the following:- Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts.
- Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
- Make sure the parking brake is on.
- Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
- Turn the ignition key to position II. If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
- Fully press the brake pedal.
- Turn the key to position III to start the vehicle. Release the key when the vehicle starts.
Note:
The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:
If you cannot start the engine on the first try, wait for a short period and try again.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:
You must have your intelligent access key in the vehicle in order to shift the transmission out of position P.
- Fully press the brake pedal.
- Press the button.
Note:
The green ready indicator illuminates letting you know that the vehicle is ready for driving. Since your vehicle is equipped with a silent key start, the engine may not start at the time of the vehicle start. See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
The system does not function if:- The key frequencies are jammed.
- The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the vehicle, do the following:
- Locate the key backup slot in center console utility compartment.
- With the buttons facing the rear of the vehicle and the key ring up, place the key into backup slot.
- With the key in this position, press the brake pedal, and then the button to switch on the vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart the engine within 20 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid key is not present.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and press the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer restart the vehicle without the key present inside your vehicle.
Once the vehicle has started, it remains running until you press the button, even if the system does not detect a valid key. If you open and close a door while the vehicle is running, the system searches for a valid key. You cannot restart the engine if the system does not detect a valid key within 20 seconds.
Automatic Shutdown
This feature automatically shuts down the vehicle if it has been idling for an extended period. The ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. Before the vehicle shuts down, a message appears in the information display showing a timer counting down from 30 seconds. If you do not intervene within 30 seconds, the vehicle shuts down. Another message appears in the information display to inform you that the vehicle has shut down in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you normally do.
Automatic Shutdown Override
Note:
You cannot permanently switch off the automatic shutdown feature. When you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the next ignition cycle.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset the timer, at any point before the 30-second countdown has expired by doing any of the following:
- You can reset the timer by interacting with your vehicle (such as pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal).
- You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the ignition is on (for the current ignition cycle only). Use the information display to do so. See Information Displays.
- During the countdown before shutdown, you are prompted to press OK or RESET (depending on your type of information display) to temporarily switch the feature off (for the current ignition cycle only).
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
- Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
- Turn the key to position 0.
- Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
- Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
- Press the button once.
- Apply the parking brake.
Note:
This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators.
Note:
If the engine is idling for 30 minutes, the ignition and engine automatically shut down.
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Moving
WARNING:
Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance. The steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, including air bags, warning lamps and indicators may also be off. If the ignition was turned off accidentally, you can shift into neutral (N) and re-start the engine. |
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
- Move the transmission selector lever to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
- When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to position P and turn the key to position 0.
- Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
- Move the transmission selector lever to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
- When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to position P.
- Press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times within two seconds.
- Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
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WARNING:
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. |
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the engine idling for long periods, we recommend that you do one of the following:
- Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters).
- Set your climate control to outside air.
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