DEACTIVATING AUTO STOP/START [G2725817]

Touch the vehicle controls icon on the touchscreen driver side bar.

  1. Select DRIVE.
  2. Touch the Engine Stop/Start soft key.
NOTE:

The auto stop/start system is automatically deactivated if low range or Hill Descent Control (HDC) is selected. The system is also deactivated if certain terrain response special programs are selected by the driver, or selected by the AUTO driving program.

When the auto stop/start system is deactivated, the instrument panel momentarily displays the message Auto Stop/Start Off. A status icon is also displayed. See AUTO STOP/START OFF (WHITE).

The instrument panel displays the message Auto Stop/Start not available if the icon is touched while the system is unable to operate.

NOTE:

The auto stop/start system automatically reactivates the next time the vehicle's ignition is switched on.