Start/Stop System Safety Precautions
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CAUTION:
There Is A Risk of Injury from the Engine Starting Unexpectedly.
The engine can start unexpectedly on vehicles with an activated Start/Stop System. A visible message appears in the instrument cluster indicating whether the Start/Stop System is activated.
-- Deactivate the Start/Stop System: Turn off the ignition.