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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Conditions for Start/Stop (p. 376)
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Start/Stop (p. 374)
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Conditions for Start/Stop
Certain conditions must be met for the Start/
Stop feature to function. If a condition is not met,
this will be indicated in the instrument panel.
The engine does not auto-stop
In certain situations or conditions, the engine
may not auto-stop when the vehicle comes to a
standstill, such as when:
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the vehicle has not reached a speed of
approx. 8 mph (12 km/h) after starting.
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after several auto-stops, the speed must
again exceed approx. 8 mph (12 km/h)
before the next auto-stop.
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the driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
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the main battery's charge is below the mini-
mum level.
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the engine has not reached its normal oper-
ating temperature.
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the ambient temperature is below approx.
23°F (-5°C) or above approx. 85°F (30°C).
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the windshield's heating function* is acti-
vated.
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the climate system cannot keep the desired
settings in the passenger compartment.
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the vehicle is backing up.
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the main battery's temperature is above or
below the permitted limits.
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the driver is turning the steering wheel hard.
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the road's incline is very steep.
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the hood is opened.
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the transmission has not reached its normal
operating temperature.
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driving at high altitude and the engine has
not reached its normal operating tempera-
ture.
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the gear selector is in the manual shifting
position.
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the ABS brakes have activated.
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hard braking (even if the ABS brakes have
not activated).
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many starts during a short time period have
triggered the starter motor's overheating pro-
tection.
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a trailer's electrical system is connected to
the vehicle's electrical system.
The engine does not auto-start
In certain situations or conditions, the engine
may not auto-start after an auto-stop, such as:
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if the driver is not wearing a seat belt
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the gear selector is in the P position and the
driver's door is open. The engine must be
started normally.
The engine auto-starts while the brake
pedal is depressed
In the following situations, the engine will auto-
start even though the brake pedal is depressed:
* Option/accessory.
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