Silent Key Start (SKS)

The Silent Key Start (SKS) is essentially the ability for the customer to get in the vehicle, turn the key to crank, and start the vehicle (it would enter run mode) with the engine OFF.

The transaxle is required to permit the vehicle to operate in a silent start mode. If both the engine coolant and the transmission fluid temperatures are between 4°C-43°C (40°F-110°F) when the driver requests the vehicle to start, the vehicle will enter run mode with the engine off.

The engine will remain off until the driver shifts out of PARK and one or more of the following conditions are met:

• the vehicle speed is greater than 16 km/h (10 mph).
• the distance traveled is greater than 3 m (10 ft).
• the accelerator pedal position is greater than 5 counts about 1%.

The engine may pull up at any time to facilitate the climate control function or to charge the high voltage battery.