Buick 2018 REGAL SPORTBACK Manual page 5

KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the
vehicle to turn on the ignition.
Starting the Engine/On
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button to start the engine. The
green button indicator will illuminate.
Note: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery is
weak, place the transmitter in the cupholder (remove the
liner) in front of the shift lever to enable the engine to start. Replace the
transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to
turn off the engine.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode. The amber button indicator will
illuminate.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The fuel-saving engine stop/start system automatically stops and restarts the engine to help
conserve fuel. The system may turn off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the
brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating conditions are
met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio system,
climate controls and other accessories will continue to operate. When the brake pedal
is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the
vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required
operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required
operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine
to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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