Silent Start
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This vehicle has a Silent Start feature. After turning the key to START and releasing it, the engine may not start. If the Vehicle Ready Light is illuminated, the vehicle is ready to drive. Some of the vehicle conditions that allow the vehicle to enter Silent Start mode include:
- Vehicle power mode is correct:
- The ignition switch is in the Run position after first being turned to the crank position,
OR
- The ignition switch is turned to the Run position after a successful remote vehicle start request.
- The ignition switch is in the Run position after first being turned to the crank position,
- Hood switch position status is Closed.
- The engine control module (ECM) is not requesting continued engine operation for diagnostic purposes.
- Hybrid battery state of charge (SOC) is greater than 20 percent.
- Hybrid battery voltage, temperature or power limits are not exceeded.
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than an acceptable limit.
- Drive motor generator temperature limits are not exceeded.
- Drive motor generator power inverter module (PIM) temperature limits are not exceeded.