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Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System
Before starting your vehicle, check the following:
- Make sure all occupants fasten their seatbelt.
- Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
- Make sure the parking brake is on.
- Make sure the transmission is in park (P).
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
- Fully press the brake pedal.
- Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:
The green ready indicator illuminates letting you know that your vehicle is ready for driving. Since your vehicle comes with a silent key start, the engine may not start when your vehicle starts. See
Hybrid Vehicle Operation - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).
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, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
The system does not function if:- The passive key frequencies are jammed.
- The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:
- Open the floor console storage compartment lid.
- Insert the passive key into the backup slot.
- With the key in this position, press the brake pedal then press the push button ignition switch to switch the ignition on and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart your vehicle within 20 seconds of switching it off, even if it does not detect a valid passive key.
Within 20 seconds of switching your vehicle off, press the brake pedal and press the push button ignition switch. After 20 seconds, you can no longer start your vehicle if it does not detect a valid passive key.
Once your vehicle starts, it remains running until you press the push button ignition switch, even if your vehicle does not detect a valid passive key. You cannot start your vehicle if the system does not detect a valid passive key within 20 seconds.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this feature 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 your 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, your vehicle shuts down. Another message appears in the information display to inform you that your vehicle has shut down to save fuel.Start your vehicle as you normally do.
Note:
Automatic Engine Shutdown may be more frequent for hybrid vehicles.
Automatic Engine 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 expires by doing any of the following:- You can reset the timer by interacting with your vehicle, for example pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
- You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the ignition is on using the information display. See Information Displays. The feature only remains off for the current ignition cycle.
- During the 30-second countdown, the system prompts you to press OK or RESET to temporarily switch the feature off for the current ignition cycle only.
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Stationary
- Put the transmission in park (P).
- Press the push button ignition switch once.
- Apply the parking brake.
Note:
This switches off the ignition, warning lamps and indicators.
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Moving
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. |
- Put the transmission into neutral (N) and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
- When your vehicle has stopped, put the transmission in park (P).
- Press and hold the push button ignition switch for one second, or press it three times within two seconds.
- Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
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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 then leave the engine idling for long periods of time, we recommend that you do one of the following:
- Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
- Set your climate control to outside air.
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