Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting - Starting and Stopping the Engine – Frequently Asked Questions - Gasoline, Vehicles With: Push Button Start

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Starting and Stopping the Engine – Frequently Asked Questions - Gasoline, Vehicles With: Push Button Start

Why is the engine idle speed high when I start the engine?

The speed the engine idles immediately after starting is optimized to minimize vehicle emissions and maximize cabin comfort and fuel economy.

Why is the engine not cranking?

The engine will not crank if:

The system does not detect a valid passive key.
The passive key battery has no charge.
The vehicle battery does not have sufficient charge.
The brake pedal is not pressed for automatic transmissions or the clutch pedal is not pressed for manual transmissions.
The transmission is not in the park (P) or neutral (N) for automatic transmissions.
The starting system has been disabled after multiple attempts of starting the engine.

What should I do if the starting system is disabled?

You can only attempt to start the engine for a set number of times before the starting system temporarily disables. If you exceed the limit, a message may appear and you need to wait at least 15 minutes to start the engine again.

What should I do if the engine does not start?

If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the following:

Fully press the brake pedal for automatic transmissions or clutch pedal for manual transmissions.

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N) for automatic transmissions.

Fully press and hold the accelerator pedal.

Press the push button ignition switch. See Push Button Ignition Switch.

Note: The engine cranks for a short period of time and then stops.

Release the accelerator pedal.

Press the push button ignition switch. See Push Button Ignition Switch.

Why do I experience different driving characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics for about 5 mi (8 km) after you reconnect it. This is because the engine management system must realign itself with the engine. You can disregard any unusual driving characteristics during this period.

Why does the system not detect a passive key?

If the system does not detect a passive key and you are unable to start the engine, insert the passive key into the backup position and press the push button ignition switch to start the engine. See Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position .

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