196 Driving and OperatingInformation Center (DIC) willdisplay a message. See Keyand Lock Messages 0 139 andRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation 0 29.CautionCranking the engine for longperiods of time, by returning theignition to the START positionimmediately after cranking hasended, can overheat and damagethe cranking motor, and drain thebattery. Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to let thecranking motor cool down.2. If the engine does not startafter five to 10 seconds,especially in very cold weather(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it couldbe flooded with too muchgasoline. Try pushing theaccelerator pedal all the way tothe floor and holding it there asyou press the ENGINE START/STOP button, if equipped. Waitat least 15 seconds betweeneach try, to allow the crankingmotor to cool down. When theengine starts, release theaccelerator. If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, dothe same thing. This clears theextra gasoline from the engine.Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it.Operate the engine andtransmission gently until the oilwarms up and lubricates allmoving parts.Stop/Start System{ WarningExiting the vehicle without firstshifting into P (Park) may causethe vehicle to move. You or othersmay be injured. Because thevehicle has the auto engine stop/start feature, the vehicle's enginemight seem to be shut off;however, once the brake pedal isreleased, the engine will start upagain.(Continued)Warning (Continued)Shift to P (Park) and turn theignition to LOCK/OFF, beforeexiting the vehicle.If equipped with the 2.0L L4, or 3.6LV6 non-turbo engine, the vehiclehas a fuel saving stop/start systemto shut off the engine to helpconserve fuel.Auto Engine Stop/StartWhen the brakes are applied andthe vehicle is at a complete stop,the engine may turn off. Whenstopped, the tachometer displaysAUTO STOP. See Tachometer0 116. When the brake pedal isreleased or the accelerator pedalpushed, the engine will restart.Auto Stop may be deactivated if:. A minimum vehicle speed is notreached.. The engine or transmission isnot at the required operatingtemperature.
