What is Auto Start-Stop?
When you apply the brakes and come to a complete stop, like at a red light, your engine automatically shuts off. A light on the instrument cluster will let you know that the engine is off.
How it Works:
- When your car comes to a complete stop, the engine turns off automatically.
- As soon as you take your foot off the brake, the engine restarts with no delay.
- Your climate control fan, audio system and headlamps still work while your engine is off for your comfort.
- Temperature and humidity sensors detect interior temperatures and if your desired temperature is not being maintained, the engine will turn on.
- An enhanced pinion on the starter motor that quadruples the number of starts compared to a conventional starter motor is just one of the adjustments we made to the engine and transmissions to handle the increased number of starts.
- The engine won’t stop if it’s warming up or in extreme temperatures. It may also start again if your battery needs re-charging.
- Auto Stop-Start can be turned on and off via a button on the center console. Please note the location of the button may vary across nameplates.
Using Auto-Start-Stop with Automatic Transmission
WARNING: Fully apply the parking brake and shift into park (P) before leaving your vehicle.
To Stop the Engine
- Release the accelerator pedal.
- Stop your vehicle in drive (D).
- Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
Note: The engine will also shut down if the gearshift lever is in park (P) or neutral (N) regardless of brake pedal position.
To Restart the Engine
- Release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal.
- Switching the System On and Off.
- When you switch the ignition on, the system automatically turns on.
Switching the System On and Off
When you switch the ignition on, the system automatically turns on. To switch the system off, press the switch and the word OFF illuminates. Press again to switch the system back on. The system only switches off for the current ignition cycle.
