Get Starting and Stopping the Engine Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Starting and Stopping the Engine

STARTING AND STOPPING

PUSH BUTTON IGNITION

THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS

SWITCH

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially

lethal fumes into the passenger

compartment. If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your

vehicle inspected immediately. Do not

drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

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Switching the Ignition Off

When the ignition is on or in accessory

mode, press the push button ignition

switch once without your foot on the brake

or clutch pedal.

WARNING: Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce very high

temperatures in the engine and exhaust

system, creating the risk of fire or other

damage.

Switching the Ignition to

Accessory Mode

WARNING: Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other

dry ground cover. The emission system

heats up the engine compartment and

exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

When the ignition is off, press the push

button ignition switch once without your

foot on the brake or clutch pedal.

All electrical circuits and accessories are

operational and the warning lamps and

indicators illuminate.

WARNING: Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed

areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always

open the garage door before you start

the engine. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

Starting the Engine

Press the brake or clutch pedal and press

the push button ignition switch. An

indicator light on the button illuminates

when then ignition is on and when the

engine starts.

Note: The system may not function if the

passive key is close to metal objects or

electronic devices, for example keys or a cell

phone.

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the

engine idling for long periods, we

recommend that you do one of the

following:

•

Open the windows at least 3 cm (1 in).

Set your climate control to outside air.

Note: A valid key must be inside your

vehicle to switch the ignition on and start

the engine.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

•

Make sure that the headlamps and

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P).

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE -

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

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Make sure that the parking brake is on.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Make sure that the transmission is in

neutral.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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Before starting your vehicle, check the

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

following:

Note: The engine may continue cranking

•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

Make sure that the transmission is in

neutral.

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Glow Plug Indicator

STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE SYSTEM

The engine does not start until

the glow plug indicator turns off.

This may take several seconds

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

in extremely cold conditions.

•

Make sure the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE -

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

Make sure the transmission is in park

(P).

Before starting your vehicle, check the

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

following:

•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P).

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

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Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The green ready indicator illuminates

letting you know that your vehicle is ready

for driving. Since your vehicle is equipped

with a silent key start, the engine may not

start when your vehicle starts.

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When the engine starts for the first time

on your drive, the idle speed increases, this

helps to warm up the engine. If the engine

idle speed does not slow down, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

The system does not function if:

•

The passive key frequencies are

jammed.

Glow Plug Indicator

•

The key battery has no charge.

The engine does not start until

the glow plug indicator turns off.

This may take several seconds

in extremely cold conditions.

RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTER

STOPPING IT

The system allows you to start the engine

within 10 seconds of switching it off, even

if it does not detect a valid passive key.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Within 10 seconds of switching the engine

off, fully press the brake or clutch pedal

and press the push button ignition switch.

After 10 seconds, you can no longer start

the engine if the system does not detect a

valid passive key.

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When you start the engine, it remains

running until you press the push button

ignition switch, even if your vehicle does

not detect a valid passive key. If you open

and close a door when the engine is

running, the system searches for a valid

passive key.

4. Press the push button ignition switch.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

WARNING: Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving

results in a significant decrease in

braking assistance. Higher effort is

required to apply the brakes and to stop

your vehicle. A significant decrease in

steering assistance could also occur. The

steering does not lock, but higher effort

could be required to steer your vehicle.

When you switch the ignition off, some

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

restart the engine.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

1. Shift into neutral.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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4. Press the push button ignition switch.

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STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1. Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

1. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch until the engine stops, or press

it three times within two seconds.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP -

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH

BUTTON START

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING: Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving

results in a significant decrease in

braking assistance. Higher effort is

required to apply the brakes and to stop

your vehicle. A significant decrease in

steering assistance could also occur. The

steering does not lock, but higher effort

could be required to steer your vehicle.

When you switch the ignition off, some

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

restart the engine.

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP

Automatic engine stop is a feature that

switches the engine off if it has been idling

for an extended period to help you save

fuel.

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP WORK

Automatic engine stop turns the engine

off. The ignition also turns off in order to

save battery power. Before the engine

shuts down, a message appears in the

information display showing a timer

counting down. If you do not intervene

within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.

Another message appears in the

information display to inform you that the

engine has shut down in order to save fuel.

Start your vehicle as you normally do.

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1. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch until the engine stops, or press

it three times within two seconds.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP ON AND OFF

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle settings.

3. Switch 30min max idle on or off.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. If you switch it off,

it turns on each time you switch the ignition

on.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

If it illuminates when the engine is running

OVERRIDINGAUTOMATICENGINE

STOP

You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset

the timer, at any point before the

30-second countdown has expired by

doing any of the following:

this indicates a malfunction. The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a

malfunction of the vehicle emission control

system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be

occurring. Increased exhaust gas

temperatures could damage the catalytic

converter or other vehicle components.

Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration

and have your vehicle immediately

serviced.

•

Pressing the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

•

Pressing the OK or RESET button

during the countdown.

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic engine shutdown feature.

When you switch it off temporarily, it turns

on at the next ignition cycle.

Powertrain Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when the engine is running

this indicates a malfunction. If it flashes

when you are driving, immediately reduce

the vehicle speed. Avoid heavy

STARTING AND STOPPING

THE ENGINE –

acceleration and deceleration and have

TROUBLESHOOTING

your vehicle immediately serviced.

If both lamps illuminate when the engine

is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it

is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your

vehicle may cause reduced power or the

engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and

attempt to restart the engine. Have your

vehicle immediately checked.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE – WARNING LAMPS

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Check Engine

STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Action

Cranking time exceeded Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannot

attempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot start

the engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-

diately checked.

Starting system

malfunction

Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly

coded key. The system has detected a fault that requires

service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

No key detected

Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS - DIESEL

Why is the engine idle speed high when

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I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

2. Press the push button ignition switch

until the engine starts.

Why does the system not detect a

passive key?

If the system does not detect a passive

key and you are unable to start the

engine, insert the passive key into the

backup position and press the push

button ignition switch to start the

engine.

Why does the engine not crank?

You can only attempt to start the

engine for a limited amount of time

before the starting system temporarily

disables. If you exceed the starting

time limit, a message may appear and

you cannot attempt to start the engine

for at least 15 minutes.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS - GASOLINE

Why do I experience different driving

characteristics?

Why is the engine idle speed high when

If you disconnect the battery, your

vehicle may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics for

I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

approximately 8 km (5 mi) after you

reconnect it. This is because the engine

management system must realign

itself with the engine. You can

disregard any unusual driving

Why does the engine not crank?

characteristics during this period.

You can only attempt to start the

engine for a limited amount of time

before the starting system temporarily

disables. If you exceed the starting

time limit, a message may appear and

you cannot attempt to start the engine

for at least 15 minutes.

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine, do the

following:

1. Fully press the brake pedal or the

clutch pedal.

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

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Why do I experience different driving

characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your

vehicle may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics for

approximately 8 km (5 mi) after you

reconnect it. This is because the engine

management system must realign

itself with the engine. You can

disregard any unusual driving

characteristics during this period.

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine after 3

attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the

following:

1. Fully press the brake pedal or the

clutch pedal.

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The engine cranks for a short period

of time and then it stops.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

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5. Press the push button ignition switch.

Why does the system not detect a

passive key?

If the system does not detect a passive

key and you are unable to start the

engine, insert the passive key into the

backup position and press the push

button ignition switch to start the

engine.

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Unique Driving Characteristics

Setting the Engine Stop Speed -

AUTO-START-STOP - MILD

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

(MHEV), MANUAL

Vehicles with: 6.5 Inch or 12.3 Inch

Instrument Cluster Display Screen

1. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

TRANSMISSION

What is Auto-Start-Stop

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Vehicle.

4. Select Rolling StartStop.

The system is designed to help reduce fuel

consumption and CO₂emissions by

stopping the engine when it is idling, for

example at traffic lights or when your

vehicle is coasting at a speed less than the

engine stop speed that you have set. The

system is designed to stop the engine

when the transmission is in gear or in

neutral.

5. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and

Off

The system turns on when you switch the

ignition on.

Auto-Start-Stop Precautions

Press the switch to switch the

system off.

WARNING: Apply the parking

brake, shift into neutral, switch the

ignition off and remove the key before

you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in personal

injury or death.

Note: OFF illuminates in the switch.

Press the switch again to switch the

system back on.

Note: The system is designed to turn off if

it detects a malfunction. If the system

malfunctions, have your vehicle checked as

soon as possible.

Auto-Start-Stop Settings

Setting the Engine Stop Speed -

Vehicles with: 4.2 Inch Instrument

Cluster Display Screen

Stopping the Engine

Stopping the Engine in Gear

1. Press the brake pedal and slow your

vehicle down to 12 km/h (7 mph) or

less.

Note: You can set the speed at which the

system stops the engine through the

information display.

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

2. Select Vehicle settings.

3. Select Rolling StartStop.

4. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

2. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Note: Power assist steering remains on

when the engine stops.

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Unique Driving Characteristics

Stopping the Engine in Neutral

2. Select a gear.

1. Press the brake pedal and slow your

vehicle down to 12 km/h (7 mph) or

less.

Note: You can set the speed at which the

system stops the engine through the

information display.

Auto-Start-Stop Indicators

The Auto-Start-Stop indicator

illuminates green when the

engine stops. It flashes amber

and a message appears when you need to

take action.

2. Press the clutch pedal and shift into

neutral.

The Auto-Start-Stop indicator

illuminates gray with a

3. Release the clutch pedal.

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strikethrough when the system

Note: Power assist steering remains on

is not available.

when the engine stops.

Note: The system may require the engine

to automatically restart when the

auto-start-stop indicator illuminates green

or flashes amber.

Restarting the Engine

Restarting the Engine in Gear

Note: You can display the reason why the

system is not available in the information

display.

Release the brake pedal.

Note: If Auto Hold is active, releasing the

brake does not trigger a restart. Pressing the

accelerator pedal restarts your vehicle.

Auto-Start-Stop Audible Warning

The Auto-Start-Stop audible warning

sounds if you open the driver door when

the system has stopped the engine.

Restarting the Engine in Neutral

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Information Messages

Message

Condition

The system is not func-

Action

Auto StartStop Manual

restart required

Shift into neutral and restart

the engine yourself.

tioning.

Auto StartStop Select

neutral to start engine

The system cannot restart Shift into neutral.

the engine.

Auto StartStop Press clutch The system cannot restart Fully press the clutch pedal.

to start engine the engine.

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Unique Driving Characteristics

•

If you turn the steering wheel.

AUTO-START-STOP-MANUAL

TRANSMISSION,EXCLUDING:

MILD HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE (MHEV)

If your vehicle starts to roll downhill in

neutral.

•

To maintain adequate brake

assistance.

To maintain the interior climate or

reduce fogging.

WARNING: Always switch the

ignition off and fully apply the parking

brake before carrying out any

Note: The blower motor speed could

change when the system restarts the engine.

maintenance or leaving your vehicle.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in personal injury or death if the

engine restarts.

Using Auto-Start-Stop

Stopping the Engine

1. Stop your vehicle.

Principle of Operation

2. Shift into neutral.

3. Release the clutch pedal.

The system is designed to help reduce fuel

consumption and CO₂emissions by

Note: Power assist steering turns off when

the engine is off.

stopping the engine when it is idling, for

example at traffic lights. Your vehicle has

an enhanced starter motor that is designed

for an increased number of engine starts.

Restarting the Engine

Press the clutch pedal.

The system does not stop the engine under

Note: To obtain maximum benefit from the

system, shift into neutral and release the

clutch pedal whenever you stop your vehicle

for more than three seconds.

Note: The system provides stall recovery.

To restart the engine after stalling, fully

press the clutch pedal.

certain conditions, for example:

•

If you have opened the driver door.

If you have unfastened the driver

seatbelt.

•

If your vehicle is at a high altitude.

If you have switched the heated

windshield on.

Switching the System On and Off

•

If the engine is warming up.

The system turns on when you

switch the ignition on. Press the

switch to switch it off.

If the outside temperature is too low

or too high.

•

If the battery charge is low or the

battery temperature is outside the

optimal operating range.

Note: OFF illuminates in the switch.

Press the switch again to switch the

system back on.

To maintain the interior climate or

reduce fogging.

The auto-start-stop indicator illuminates

green when the engine stops. It flashes

amber and a message appears when you

need to take an action.

The system restarts the engine under

certain conditions, for example:

•

If you switch the heated windshield on.

If you switch maximum defrost on.

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Unique Driving Characteristics

The auto-start stop indicator

Auto-Start-Stop Warning

illuminates grey with a strike out

when the system is not available.

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Sounds when you open the driver door and

the system has stopped the engine.

Note: The system turns off when it detects

a malfunction. If it remains off, have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Information Messages

Manual Transmission

Message

Condition

Action

Auto StartStop Press a The system needs to restart the

Press the accelerator

pedal, brake pedal or

clutch pedal.

pedal to start engine

engine but requires your confirma-

tion.

Auto StartStop Manual The system is not functioning.

restart required

Restart the engine.

Auto StartStop Select The system needs to restart the

neutral to start engine engine but cannot because the

transmission is in gear.

Shift into neutral and

restart the engine.

Principle of Operation

Replacing the Battery

Replace the battery with one of exactly

the same specification for the system to

function correctly.

The system is designed to help reduce fuel

consumption and CO₂emissions by

stopping the engine when it is idling, for

example at traffic lights. Your vehicle has

an enhanced starter motor that is designed

for an increased number of engine starts.

AUTO-START-STOP -

The system does not stop the engine under

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

certain conditions, for example:

•

If you have opened the driver door.

WARNING: Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the

ignition off and remove the key before

you open the hood or have any service

or repair work completed. If you do not

switch the ignition off, the engine could

restart at any time. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

If you have unfastened the driver

seatbelt.

•

If your vehicle is at high altitude.

If you have switched the heated

windshield on.

•

If you have shifted into sport (S) or

manual (M).

If your vehicle is on a steep grade.

If the engine is warming up.

•

If the outside temperature is too low

or too high.

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Unique Driving Characteristics

•

If the battery charge is low or the

Note: The engine also stops if you shift into

park (P) or neutral (N) regardless of

whether you have your foot on the brake

pedal or not.

battery temperature is outside the

optimal operating range.

•

To maintain the interior climate or

reduce fogging.

Note: Power assist steering turns off when

the engine is off.

If the steering angle is far beyond

center.

Restarting the Engine

The system restarts the engine under

•

Release the brake pedal or press the

certain conditions, for example:

accelerator pedal.

•

If you switch the heated windshield on.

If you have opened the driver door.

•

A message appears in the information

display if the system requires you to

take action.

If you have unfastened the driver

seatbelt.

Switching the System On and Off

•

If you switch maximum defrost on.

If you turn the steering wheel.

The system turns on when you

switch the ignition on. Press the

switch to switch the system off.

If your vehicle starts to roll downhill in

neutral.

Note: OFF illuminates in the switch.

•

To maintain adequate brake

assistance.

Press the switch again to switch the

To maintain the interior climate or

system back on.

reduce fogging.

The auto-start-stop indicator illuminates

green when the engine stops. It flashes

amber and a message appears when you

need to take an action.

Note: The blower motor speed could

change when the system restarts the engine.

Using Auto-Start-Stop

The auto-start stop indicator

illuminates grey with a strike out

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when the system is not available.

WARNING: Apply the parking

brake, shift into neutral, switch the

ignition off and remove the key before

you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in personal

injury or death.

Note: The system is designed to turn off if

it detects a malfunction. If the system

malfunctions, have your vehicle checked as

soon as possible.

Note: You can display the reason the

system is not available in the information

display.

Stopping the Engine

Stop your vehicle, keep in drive (D) and

keep your foot on the brake pedal.

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Unique Driving Characteristics

Information Messages

Message

Condition

Action

Auto StartStop Press brake The engine does not start in Press the brake pedal.

to start engine

reverse (R) unless you press

the brake pedal.

Auto StartStop Shift to P

Restart engine

The system is not func-

tioning.

Shift into park (P) and

restart the engine.

vehicle is capable of movement using the

electric motor, gas engine or both.

Typically, the engine does not start unless

the vehicle is cold, a climate control

change is requested or you press the

accelerator pedal.

Replacing the Battery

Replace the battery with one of exactly

the same specification for the system to

function correctly.

HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

- FULL HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE (FHEV)

Driving

The gas engine automatically starts and

stops to provide power when needed and

to save fuel when not needed. When

coasting at low speeds, coming to a stop,

or standing, the gas engine normally shuts

down and your vehicle operates in

electric-only mode.

This hybrid vehicle combines electric and

gasoline propulsion to provide

breakthrough performance and improved

efficiency. Familiarizing yourself with these

unique characteristics provides an optimal

driving experience from your vehicle.

Conditions that may cause the engine to

start up or remain running include:

Starting

•

Considerable vehicle acceleration.

Climbing a hill.

When you start your vehicle, a

Charge level of high voltage battery is

green READY indicator light

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low.

appears in the instrument cluster

letting you know that your vehicle is ready

for driving.

•

High or low outside temperatures in

order to provide system heating or

cooling.

Engine not warm enough to provide

passenger requested cabin

temperature.

The engine may not start because your

vehicle has a silent key start feature. This

fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to

be ready to drive without requiring the gas

engine to be running. The indicator remains

on when your vehicle is on, whether the

engine is running or not, to indicate your

Towing a trailer.

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Selectable drive modes: Certain

You may also notice during extending

downhill driving that your engine continues

to run instead of shutting off. During this

engine braking, the engine stays on, but it

is not using any fuel. You may also hear a

slight whine or whistle when operating your

vehicle. This is the normal operation of the

electric motor in the hybrid system.

selectable drive modes may cause the

engine to run. See What Is Drive Mode

Control (page 324).

Live in Drive: Use of the paddle shifters

while in drive (D) may cause the engine

to run. See AutomaticTransmission

(page 236).

Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy

Stopping

Note: Having your engine running is not

always an indication of inefficiency. In some

cases, it is actually more efficient than

driving in electric mode.

The gas engine may shut off to conserve

fuel as you come to a stop. Restarting your

vehicle is not required. Simply step on the

accelerator when you are ready to drive.

Your fuel economy should improve

throughout your hybrid's break-in period.

As with any vehicle, your driving habits and

accessory usage can significantly impact

your fuel economy. For best results, keep

these tips in mind:

Transmission Operation

The engine and electric motor together

propel the vehicle through the automatic

transmission. This is normal hybrid

operating and helps deliver fuel efficiency

and performance.

•

Keep the tires properly inflated and

only use the recommended size.

Battery

•

Aggressive driving increases the

amount of energy required to move

your vehicle. In general, you can

achieve better fuel economy with mild

to moderate acceleration and

Your hybrid is equipped with a high voltage

battery. A cool battery maintains battery

life and provides the best possible

performance. The high voltage battery is

cooled by the vehicle's air conditioning

system. When the air conditioning system

is on, you may notice a slight increase in

air temperature coming from the climate

control vents while the battery is cooling.

You may also notice cool air flowing from

the vents when the air conditioning or

blower is off.

deceleration. Moderate braking is

particularly important since it allows

you to maximize the energy captured

by the regenerative braking system.

Additional Tips:

•

Do not carry extra loads.

Be mindful of adding external

accessories that may increase

aerodynamic drag.

Braking

•

Observe posted speed limits.

Perform all scheduled maintenance.

There is no need to wait for your engine

to warm up. The vehicle is ready to

drive immediately after starting.

Your hybrid is equipped with standard

hydraulic braking and regenerative braking.

Regenerative braking is performed by your

transmission and it captures brake energy

and stores it in the high voltage battery.

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Your vehicle contains selectable electric

PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE

vehicle (EV) modes. Press the button on

the center console to change the mode.

EV Now and EV Later modes are only

available when you have electric-only

driving range available.

OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Plug in your vehicle regularly for optimal

use of the high voltage battery's

electric-only range capability. Charging

your vehicle adds electrical energy. This

energy propels the vehicle.

Note: EV mode availability also depends

on the state of the selectable drive mode

system.

You can see your estimated electric-only

driving range in blue next to the gasoline

range on the information display.

The system maximizes the use of

electric-only operation in Normal drive

mode. System conditions could require

engine operation, however, the system

uses the available electric range whenever

possible.

Auto EV

This mode provides an

automatic use of high voltage

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battery power during the drive,

staying in electric mode when possible and

running the engine when needed.

EV Now

When your electric-only range reaches

zero, the powertrain system switches to

hybrid operation. This means that you have

depleted the energy you gained from

plugging in and charging your vehicle. Both

the gasoline engine and electric motor

power your vehicle and maximize fuel

economy during hybrid operation. You

receive some electric-only driving with

hybrid operation as the powertrain system

maintains the high voltage battery charge

within functional limits.

This mode provides an electric

only driving experience. Do not

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use EV Now when towing a

trailer. The electric drive system is not

designed for towing. An EV Now

information on demand screen appears.

This screen allows you to enable your

engine while in EV Now mode.

Your vehicle could accelerate slower and

the top speed could be lower than when

in Auto EV mode.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Modes

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You can enable your engine at any time by

using one of the following methods:

When you enable EV Later, a white EV

Later icon appears in the information

display. EV Later resets to Auto EV when

you switch off your vehicle. You may select

EV Later again using the EV button during

your next drive.

When you select EV Later with the vehicle

fully charged or near fully charged, the

battery uses some electric-only driving

range to discharge the battery, and allows

for full operation of the regenerative

braking system.

•

Press the OK button on the steering

wheel when viewing the EV Now

information on demand screen. Your

vehicle enables the engine as needed

and returns to EV Now mode when no

longer needed.

•

Fully press the accelerator pedal. A

pop-up message appears. Press the

OK button on the steering wheel to

enable the engine. When the engine is

no longer needed, your vehicle returns

to EV Now. The message disappears if

you release the accelerator pedal.

EV Charge

This mode uses your vehicle's

engine to charge the high voltage

•

Press the EV button. This exits EV Now

mode and permits engine operation.

To return to EV Now mode, select it

again using the EV button.

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battery versus plugging the

vehicle into a utility grid.

The electric range gained through EV

Charge allows you to switch to Auto EV or

EV Now for full electric operation later in

your drive. The battery cannot completely

charge to 100% when in EV Charge mode.

This is to allow for full operation of the

regenerative braking system. When the

battery reaches its EV Charge limit, the

vehicle remains in EV Charge mode and

maintains that charge level, until you select

another EV Mode, or until you switch the

vehicle off.

When you enable EV Charge, a white EV

Charge icon appears in the information

display.

EV Charge resets to Auto EV when you

switch off your vehicle. You may select EV

Charge again using the EV button during

your next drive.

Your vehicle could enter Engine Enabled

mode if system conditions require it. A

message displays if this occurs. This is a

normal function of the system and your

vehicle returns to EV Now mode when

possible.

When you enable EV Now mode, a blue EV

Now icon appears in the information

display. If your vehicle is in Engine Enabled

mode, the EV Now icon is amber. EV Now

exits when your available electric range

reaches zero.

EV Later

In EV Later, your vehicle runs on

the engine as needed and saves

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most of the available electric

range for later use in Auto EV or EV Now

mode.

Low Engine Use

For example, your initial drive is at high

speeds on open roads, but later your drive

is at low speeds in an urban area where

electric only driving is most efficient. In this

case, you can select EV Later for the higher

speed portion of your trip and then select

Auto EV or EV Now for the urban portion.

The low engine use mode maintains proper

engine lubrication at sufficient

temperature, and activates when you drive

your vehicle with limited engine operation.

When in low engine use mode, your vehicle

runs the engine as necessary. When low

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engine use mode begins, a message

Note: Cold temperatures affect the engine

warm up time and the low engine use mode

could operate more frequently.

Note: You do not require an oil change, but

it gives you the option of not running a low

engine use cycle. Resetting the oil life

monitoring system suspends the low engine

use mode.

appears in the information display. If low

engine use mode does not complete

before you switch your vehicle off, it

continues the next time you start your

vehicle and the message reappears.

EV Now mode is not available during low

engine use mode.

HYBRID VEHICLE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS^{(IF EQUIPPED)}

Question

Answer

What are the series of clicks from the cargo The high voltage battery is electrically isol-

area when I first turn the key in the ignition? ated from the rest of the vehicle when the

key is off. When you switch the key on, high

voltage contactors inside the battery are

closed to make the electricity available to

the motor and generator and enable the

vehicle to drive. The clicks are the sound of

these contactors as they close and open

during start up and shut down.

Why does the engine sometimes start at The vehicle's computer will determine if an

key-on?

engine start is required at key-on. Silent key

start will start the engine if it is necessary

for cabin heating, windshield defrost, or if

the outside temperature is low.

Why does it take a long time before the

engine shuts down?

There are several reasons the engine stays

on for an extended amount of time when

you first start it. One common reason is to

make sure that the emissions components

are warm enough to minimize tailpipe

emissions. As the climate gets cooler, this

engine-on time is extended.

Why does my engine not shut down above The engine is required to turn on above this

137 km/h (85 mph)?

speed to protect the transmission hard-

ware.

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Question

Answer

Why does my engine stay on when it is

extremely cold outside?

In order to make sure that the climate

control system can begin heating the cabin

or defrosting the windshield as soon as a

driver requests it, the engine coolant

temperature has to be kept sufficiently hot.

Keeping the engine on is required to main-

tain the correct coolant temperature.

Why does my engine rev up so high some- Your vehicle's engine and transmission are

times when I accelerate?

designed to deliver the power you need at

the most efficient engine speed. This may

be higher than expected during heavy

accelerations, and may fluctuate when

driving at a steady speed. These are charac-

teristics of the Atkinson engine cycle and

the transmission technology that help

maximize your hybrid's fuel economy.

Can I put E15 or E85 in my vehicle, and how

will it affect my fuel economy?

Your hybrid vehicle can use E15 (15%

ethanol, 85% gasoline) fuel, but you may

notice slightly reduced fuel economy

because ethanol contains less energy per

gallon than gasoline. Your hybrid vehicle is

not designed to use E85 (85% ethanol).

How long will my high voltage battery last? The high voltage battery system is designed

Does it need maintenance?

to last the life of the vehicle and requires

no maintenance.

Can you charge the battery with a plug into The plug-in hybrid high voltage battery can

an AC outlet?

be charged by plugging the vehicle into an

AC outlet.

There are no provisions for charging the

conventional hybrid high voltage battery

from a power supply external to the vehicle.

Can I tow the hybrid behind my motor home Yes. Your hybrid vehicle can be flat towed

with all four wheels down?

without modification. See Towing (page

334).

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