PRE-RELEASE
Keyless Start System Description and Operation
| Keyless Start System Description and Operation |
The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with push-button start.
Pressing the button cycles it through three positions, ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN/START and OFF.
The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. If the push-button start is not working, the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the keyless access system.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and the brake pedal must be applied.
OFF: When this button is pressed with the engine running, the engine will be turned off. If the vehicle is in P (Park), the ignition will turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active.
AUT: If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition will return to ACC/ACCESSORY and display the message SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver Information Center (DIC). When the vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will switch to OFF. If the vehicle is not shifted into P (Park) it will remain in ACC/ACCESORY for 5 minutes and thereafter it will shift to OFF.
ACC/ACCESSORY: This position allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the clutch pedal (MAN) or brake pedal (AUT) applied, will place the ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition will switch from ACC/ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery run down.
ON/RUN/START: This position is for driving and starting. With the ignition off, and the clutch pedal (MAN) or brake pedal (AUT) applied, pressing the button once will place the ignition system in ON/RUN/START. Once engine cranking begins, release the button. Engine cranking will continue until the engine starts. The ignition will then remain in ON/RUN. To place the ignition in ON/RUN/START from OFF without starting the engine, press the button two times without your foot on the brake pedal. The battery could be drained if you leave the ignition in the ON/RUN/START position with the engine off. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
