Auto-Start-Stop System

The auto-start-stop system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting off the vehicle's engine while the vehicle is at a complete stop and restarting the engine when the brake pedal is released. The system can be disabled through the auto-start-stop control switch on the instrument panel centerstack. The Auto-start-stop system is automatically enabled whenever the ignition is turned on.

The engine automatically restarts when: 

• the brake pedal is released.
• the auto-start-stop system is disabled through the auto-start-stop control switch on the instrument panel centerstack.
• the battery has a low state of charge.
• it is necessary to maintain interior comfort.
• the blower fan speed is increased or the climate control temperature is changed.
• an electrical accessory is turned on or plugged in.
• there is low brake vacuum.

The Auto-start-stop system may not turn the engine off when: 

• the HVAC system is in A/C, heat or defrost modes.
• the defroster is on.
• the battery has a low state of charge.
• the battery temperature is below 5deg.C (41deg.F) or above 60deg.C (140deg.F).
• the engine temperature is below 46deg.C (115deg.F).
• the engine temperature is below 60deg.C (140deg.F) and the HVAC system is in heat mode.
• the gear selector is not in Drive or Sport Mode.
• the steering wheel is turned rapidly or is at a sharp angle.
• vehicle speed of greater than 2 mph (4 km/h) for more than 2 seconds has not occurred.
• the vehicle is on a steep road grade.
• elevation is approximately above 10, 000.0 ft (3, 048 m).

Refer to the Owner's Literature for additional information.