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AUTO-START-STOP (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Always fully apply the parking brake.
Make sure you shift into park (P) for
vehicles with an automatic transmission.
Switch the ignition off and remove the key
whenever you leave your vehicle.
Before opening the hood or performing
any maintenance, fully apply the
parking brake, shift into park (P) or neutral
(N) and switch the ignition off.
Always switch the ignition off before
leaving the vehicle. If the ignition is
switched on an automatic restart may occur
at any time.
The system may require the engine to
automatically restart when the
auto-start-stop indicator illuminates green or
flashes amber. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically shutting off and restarting
the engine while your vehicle is stopped.
The engine will restart automatically when
you release the brake pedal. In some
situations, your vehicle may restart
automatically, for example:
• To maintain interior comfort
• To recharge the battery
Note: Power assist steering is turned off
when the engine is off.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display. See Information Displays (page
108).
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system is automatically enabled every
time you start your vehicle if the following
conditions are met:
• The Auto-Start-Stop button is not pressed
(not illuminated).
• Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed of
3 mph (5 km/h) after the vehicle has been
initially started.
• Your vehicle is stopped.
• Your foot is on the brake pedal.
• The transmission is in drive (D).
• The driver's door is closed.
• There is adequate brake vacuum.
• The interior compartment has been
cooled or warmed to an acceptable level.
• The front windshield defroster is off.
• The steering wheel is not turned rapidly
or is not at a sharp angle.
• The vehicle is not on a steep road grade.
• The battery is within optimal operating
conditions (battery state of charge and
temperature in range).
• The engine coolant is at operating
temperature.
• Elevation is below approximately
10,000 ft (3,048 m).
• Ambient temperature is moderate.
The green Auto-Start-Stop
indicator light on the instrument
cluster will illuminate to indicate
when the automatic engine stop occurs.
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MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing
Unique Driving Characteristics
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