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Push Button Ignition Switch
Switching the Ignition On to Accessory Mode
Press the push button ignition switch once without your foot on the brake or clutch pedal. It is on the instrument panel near the steering wheel. All electrical circuits and accessories are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the push button ignition switch again without your foot on the brake or clutch pedal to switch the ignition off.
Note:
The system may not function if the passive key is close to metal objects or electronic devices, for example keys or a cell phone.
Note:
The ignition turns off if you leave your vehicle unattended.This is to prevent the vehicle battery from losing charge.
Note:
A valid passive key must be inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start the engine.
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
- Fully press the clutch pedal.
- Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:
If you release the clutch pedal during engine starting, the engine stops cranking.
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
- Fully press the brake pedal.
- Shift into park (P).
- Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:
If you release the brake pedal during engine starting, the engine stops cranking.
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine (If Equipped)
Note:
The engine does not crank until the glow plug indicator turns off.This may take several seconds in extremely cold conditions.
Failure to Start - Vehicles with Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
The system does not function if:- The passive key frequencies are jammed.
- The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do the following:
- Insert the passive key into the backup position. See Passive Key Backup Position.
- With the passive key in this position, you can use the push button ignition switch to switch the ignition on and start the engine.
If the engine does not crank after you fully press the clutch pedal and press the push button ignition switch, do the following:
- Fully press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal.
- Press the push button ignition switch.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
- Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:
The ignition, all electrical circuits and all warning lamps and indicators turn off.
- Apply the parking brake.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
- Fully press the brake pedal.
- Shift into park (P).
- Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:
The ignition, all electrical circuits and all warning lamps and indicators turn off.
- Apply the parking brake.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
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. |
- Press and hold the push button ignition switch until the engine stops, or press it three times within two seconds.
- Shift into neutral and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
- Apply the parking brake.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
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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. |
- Press and hold the push button ignition switch until the engine stops, or press it three times within two seconds.
- Shift into neutral and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
- Shift into park (P).
- Apply the parking brake.
Fast Restart
The system allows you to start the engine within 10 seconds of switching it off, even if it does not detect a valid passive key.
Within 10 seconds of switching the engine off, fully press the brake or clutch pedal and press the push button ignition switch. After 10 seconds, you can no longer start the engine if the system does not detect a valid passive key.
When you start the engine, it remains running until you press the push button ignition switch, even if your vehicle does not detect a valid passive key. If you open and close a door when the engine is running, the system searches for a valid passive key.
Starting System Information Messages
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Full Accessory Power Active | Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the engine. |
To START Press Brake | Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully press the brake pedal. |
To START Press Clutch | Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully press the clutch pedal. |
To START Press Brake and Clutch | Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully press the brake and clutch pedals. |
Cranking Time Exceeded | Displays if the engine fails to start. |
No Key Detected | Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key. |
Starting System Fault | Displays if you are unable to start the engine with a correctly coded key. The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Restart Now or Key is Needed | Displays for 10 seconds if you switch the engine off and the system does not detect a valid passive key. After 10 seconds, you can no longer start the engine if the system does not detect a valid passive key. |
Key Outside Vehicle Audible Warning
Sounds when you remove the passive key from your vehicle and the engine is running.
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