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The ignition ca n be placed in the following positions:
OFF
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The vehicle is stopped
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Some electrical devices are available
ACC
•
Some electrical devices are available
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Mechanical power (vehicle propulsion) is not available
RUN
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Driving position
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All electrical devices are available
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As long as READY appears in the instrument cluster
display, it does not matter if the engine is running or
not, vehicle propulsion is available
START
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The vehicle will start
NOTE:
Vehicle propulsion is only available after the vehicle has
passed through the START positi on.
Conditions Which May Cause The Engine To Run
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When the Hybrid Battery State of Charge (SOC) has
reached <1%
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When applying maximum vehicle acceleration
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While maintaining the Exhaust System Cat alyst Tem-
perature in Hybrid or e -Save modes
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When the hood is open with the ignition in RUN,
post-START mode
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When Manual Mode/Tip Mode is in use
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When the engine is temporarily operating in Fuel
and Oil Refresh Mode (e.g. if the system detects a
stale fuel o r aged oil condition after a long period
without combustion engine operation)
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When the vehicle is started in very cold ambient
temperatures
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When the vehicle is in a lower ambient temperature
and may need to support passenger compartment
heating
In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of the START/STOP ignitio n button, the key fob
may have a low or depleted battery. In this situation, a
backup met hod can be used to o pera te the ignition
switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side with the
mechanical flip key) against the START/STOP ignition
button and push to operate the ignition switch.
CAUTION!
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Do not press the mechanical key against the
START/STOP ignition button.
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Do not use sharp metal objects (e.g. screwdriver
etc.) to pry the button out of the ignition switch.
This button comes as an a ssembly, and is not
removable. This can damage the silicone shield.
NOTE:
In extreme climates (hot or cold environments), the
vehicle will need to be plugged in prior to starting the
vehicle, or the vehicle may not start.
WARNING!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
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Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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WARNING!
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Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or oth-
ers could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
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Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a locatio n accessible to children, and do not
leave the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in the ACC
or RUN position. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for theft. Always
turn the vehicle off, remove the key fobs from the
vehicle, and lock all the do or s when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
NOTE:
If the brake is pressed and the ignition is placed in the
RUN position with an EVSE connected to the vehicle,
the instrument cluster display will not display the
READY state. When the Electric Vehicle Supply Equip-
ment (EVSE) is unplugged from the vehicle, the vehicle
will go into the READY state. If the vehicle is not shifted
out of PARK 30 minutes after being unplugged, the
vehicle will disable the READY state. After an additional
30 minutes with no change in ignition status, the igni-
tion will tu rn off and the vehicle will power down.
For more information on normal starting, see
page 146.
36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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