The engine does not auto-stop
In certain situations or conditions, the engine may not auto-stop when the vehicle comes to a standstill, such as when:
- the vehicle has not reached a speed of approx. 8 mph (12 km/h) after starting.
- after several auto-stops, the speed must again exceed approx. 8 mph (12 km/h) before the next auto-stop.
- the driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
- the main battery's charge is below the minimum level.
- the engine has not reached its normal operating temperature.
- the ambient temperature is below approx. 23°F (-5°C) or above approx. 85°F (30°C).
- the windshield's heating function* is activated.
- the climate system cannot keep the desired settings in the passenger compartment.
- the vehicle is backing up.
- the main battery's temperature is above or below the permitted limits.
- the driver is turning the steering wheel hard.
- the road's incline is very steep.
- the hood is opened.
- the transmission has not reached its normal operating temperature.
- driving at high altitude and the engine has not reached its normal operating temperature.
- the gear selector is in the manual shifting position.
- the ABS brakes have activated.
- hard braking (even if the ABS brakes have not activated).
- many starts during a short time period have triggered the starter motor's overheating protection.
- a trailer's electrical system is connected to the vehicle's electrical system.
The engine does not auto-start
In certain situations or conditions, the engine may not auto-start after an auto-stop, such as:
- if the driver is not wearing a seat belt
- the gear selector is in the P position and the driver's door is open. The engine must be started normally.
The engine auto-starts while the brake pedal is depressed
In the following situations, the engine will auto-start even though the brake pedal is depressed:
- condensation forms on the inside of the windows.
- the climate system cannot keep the desired settings in the passenger compartment.
- electrical current consumption is temporarily high or the main battery's charge is below the minimum level.
- the brake pedal is pumped repeatedly.
- the hood is opened.
- the vehicle begins to move or increases speed slightly (if the engine auto-stopped before the vehicle was at a standstill).
- the driver's seat belt is unbuckled while the gear selector is in the D or N positions.
- the gear selector is moved from D to R or ±.
- the driver's door is opened with the gear selector in D: an audible signal and a text message will inform the driver that the ignition is on.
Warning
Do not open the hood if the engine has auto-stopped. The engine could suddenly auto-start.
Before opening the hood:
- Switch off the ignition by turning the start knob in the tunnel console toward STOP.
- Be aware that if the engine has been running, components in the engine compartment will be very hot.