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Intelligent Access (IA) with Push Button Start Ignition Modes

The IA feature does not require a conventional key to enter or start the vehicle. Once inside the vehicle, the operator activates one of the ignition modes using the brake pedal and the push button start (START/STOP) switch.

INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) WITH PUSH BUTTON START IGNITION MODES

Ignition Entry Condition Desired Ignition Modes Action
Ignition off Accessory Do NOT press the brake pedal, but push the START/STOP switch for less than one second.
Ignition off On (engine off) Do NOT press the brake pedal, but push the START/STOP switch for longer than one second.
Ignition off Start Press and hold the brake pedal and then push the START/STOP switch (switch does not need to be pressed a specific period of time).
Any ignition position except ignition off Ignition off Push the START/STOP switch (the brake pedal does not need to be pressed).
Accessory Start Press and hold the brake pedal and then push the START/STOP switch (switch does not need to be pressed a specific period of time).
On (vehicle in motion) Ignition off Press and hold the start/stop switch for approximately 1 second. On some vehicles, press the start/stop switch 3 times within 2 seconds.