User Manual - Page 233

For 2019 Compass.

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Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions Using The ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the
ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle.
If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Keyless Enter-N-Go With Drivers Foot OFF The Brake
Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three positions, OFF, RUN, and
START. To change the ignition switch positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change
the ignition switch to the RUN position,
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the OFF position,
Manual Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL position before
you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting
into any driving gear.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 231
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