When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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 engine, check the following:
  • Make sure all occupants have fastened their seatbelts.
  • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
  • Make sure the parking brake is on.
  • Move the transmission selector lever to park (P) (automatic transmission) or neutral (N) (manual transmission)
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.
  1. Fully press the brake pedal.
  1. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
  • The key frequencies are jammed.
  • The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do the following:
Intelligent Access Key Back-up Slot
  1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in the cupholder.
  1. Place the remote in the backup slot (B) with the buttons facing up and the keyring toward the front of the vehicle.
  1. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission), then the START button to switch the ignition on and start your 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 (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and press the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer restart the engine without the key present inside your vehicle.
Once the engine 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 engine 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.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this procedure:
  1. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, fully press the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, fully press the clutch pedal and apply the handbrake.
  1. Move the transmission selector lever to park (P) (automatic transmission) or neutral (N) (manual transmission).
  1. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
  1. Attempt to start your vehicle and wait until the engine stops cranking.
  1. Release the accelerator pedal.
  1. Start the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Your vehicle has a feature that automatically shuts down the engine if it has been idling for an extended period. The ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. Before the engine 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 engine shuts down. Another message appears in the information display to inform you that the engine has shut down in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:   You cannot permanently switch off the automatic engine shutdown feature. When you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the next ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine 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 engine 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.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
  1. Move the transmission selector lever to park (P) (automatic transmission) or neutral (N) (manual transmission).
  1. Press the button once.
  1. 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.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
WARNING   WARNING:  Switching off the engine when your vehicle is still moving results in a significant decrease in braking assistance. Higher effort is required to apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle. A significant decrease in steering assistance could also occur. The steering does not lock, but higher effort could be required to steer your vehicle. When you switch the ignition off, some electrical circuits, for example airbags, also turn off. If you unintentionally switch the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the engine.

  1. Press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times within two seconds.
  1. Move the transmission selector lever to the neutral position and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
  1. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to park (P) (automatic transmission) or neutral (N) (manual transmission).
  1. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING   WARNING:  Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle inspected immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and the leave the engine idling for long periods, we recommend that you do one of the following:
  • Open the windows at least 1 in (2.5 cm).
  • Set your climate control to outside air.

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