To start the engine:
Once the engine starts release the brake pedal, if safe to do so.
Before switching off the engine, it is recommended that the vehicle is stationary. Make sure the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is applied and Park (P) or Neutral (N) is selected. Press and release the engine START/STOP button. The engine now stops. The vehicle’s ignition system also switches off.
To switch off the engine while the vehicle is moving:
If a situation arises where engine switch-off is urgent, the following procedure applies:
With either method, the instrument panel displays the message Engine Stop Button Pressed.
To switch on the vehicle’s ignition system without starting the engine:
If the engine is switched off while the vehicle is moving, a rolling restart can be initiated. To initiate a rolling restart, select Neutral (N) and press the engine START/STOP button.
The engine start backup procedure can be used to disarm the alarm and start the engine if either of the following occurs:
The engine start backup procedure can be used when the instrument panel displays the message Place Smart Key as shown, and press start button.
Once the engine starts release the brake pedal, if safe to do so. If the smart key is not recognized, or the engine fails to start, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
If the engine fails to start, and a valid smart key is inside the vehicle, a check must be made to determine the cause. To do this:
Alternatively, if the engine fails to start, the alarm system may need to be reset. To reset the alarm system, lock and unlock the vehicle. See SMART KEY OPERATION. If the engine still fails to start, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
If the engine persistently fails to start, carry out the following steps:
Once the engine starts release the brake pedal, if safe to do so. If the engine still fails to start, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
Press the button on the center console to engage the switchable active exhaust feature. When selected, the button LED illuminates to confirm that the feature has been switched on. To return to the normal setting, press the button again. The button LED extinguishes to confirm that the feature has been switched off.
During an auto stop, the driver exit feature prevents the vehicle from being inadvertently left in a driveable condition. If the feature detects that the driver is not present. it automatically switches off the vehicle’s ignition system. Once the vehicle’s ignition is switched off, the vehicle can be locked, if required. See LOCKING.
If Drive (D), Sport (S), or Neutral (N) is selected, the driver exit feature switches the vehicle’s ignition off when the following conditions exist:
If Park (P) is selected, the driver exit feature switches the vehicle’s ignition off when the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.
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