Chevrolet Impala 2014 Owner's Manual page 230

9-22 Driving and Operating
eAssist Automatic Engine
Start/Stop
Warning
Exiting the vehicle without first
shifting into P (Park) may cause
the vehicle to move. You or others
may be injured. Because the
vehicle has the automatic engine
start/stop feature, the vehicle's
engine might seem to be shut off;
however, once the brake pedal is
released, the engine will start up
again.
Shift to P (Park) and turn the
ignition to LOCK/OFF, before
exiting the vehicle.
eAssist vehicles have an automatic
engine start/stop feature. After the
engine is started and has reached
operating temperature, the auto stop
feature may cause the engine to
turn off when the brakes are applied
and the vehicle comes to a
complete stop. The vehicle may
remain in auto stop for up to
two minutes. When the brake is
released or the accelerator pedal
applied, the engine will restart. The
engine will continue to run until the
next auto stop.
AUTO STOP on the tachometer
signifies that the engine is in auto
stop mode. See Tachometer on
page 5-13. When the vehicle is
turned off, the tachometer will move
to OFF. If the driver door is opened
while in auto stop mode, a chime
will sound.
There are several conditions that
may prevent an auto stop or cause
an auto start.
The Engine Will Remain
Running When:
The engine, transmission,
or high voltage battery is not
warmed up yet.
The outside temperature is less
than 20°C ( 4°F).
The air conditioning or defrost
system need the compressor to
maintain vehicle comfort. See
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-3. The
warmer it is outside, the shorter
the time before the engine is
restarted to provide cabin
cooling. To maximize fuel
economy, use the eco air
conditioning mode.
The shift lever is in P (Park),
N (Neutral), R (Reverse),
or M (Manual Mode).
The high voltage battery pack
charge is low.
The hood is not fully closed.
Brake pedal pressure is low.
The malfunction indicator lamp is
on; auto stop may be prevented.
High humidity is detected.
The Engine Will Restart When:
The brake pedal is released.
The accelerator pedal is applied.