If the “Service Power Steering" or "Power
Steering Assist Off - Service System” mes-
sage and a steering wheel icon are displayed
on the instrument cluster screen, it indicates
that the vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized
dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power
steering assistance
page 111.
NOTE:
•
Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds
and during parking maneuvers.
•
The power steering system is fully electric; it
requires no power steering fluid.
•
If the condition persists, see an authorized dealer
for service.
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is designed to reduce fuel con-
sumption. The system will stop the engine automatically
during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are met.
Releasing the brake pedal, pressing the accelerator
pedal or shifting out of DRIVE (D) will automatically
re-start the engine.
This vehicle has been upgraded with a heavy-duty
starter, enhanced battery, and other upgraded engine
parts to handle the additional engine starts.
AUTOSTOP MODE
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every driver key
start. At that time, the system will go into STOP/START
READY and if all other conditions are met, can go into a
STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE.
To Activate Auto STOP/START, The Following Must
Occur:
•
The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A
STOP/START READY message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster within the Stop/Start section
page 111.
•
The vehicle must be completely stopped.
•
The gear selector must be in a forward gear and the
brake pedal pressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will move to
the zero position and the Stop/Start telltale will illumi-
nate indicating you are in Autostop. Customer settings
will be maintained throughout the Auto Stop/Start
process.
POSSIBLE REASONS THE ENGINE
DOES NOT AUTOSTOP
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many
safety and comfort conditions for Stop/Start and
ensure they are fulfilled. Detailed information about the
operation of the Stop/Start system may be viewed in
the instrument cluster display Stop/Start screen. Situa-
tions when the engine will not stop include (but not lim-
ited to):
•
If Stop/Start is manually disabled by the Stop/Start
OFF button.
•
Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.
•
Driver’s door is not closed.
•
Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
•
Battery charge is low. During this time a message
will display “Stop/Start Not Ready Battery
Charging”.
•
The vehicle is on a steep grade.
•
Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an
acceptable cabin temperature has not been
achieved.
•
HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower
speed.
•
HVAC is set to MAX A/C.
•
Engine has not reached normal operating
temperature.
•
The transmission is not in a forward gear.
•
Hood is open.
•
Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure.
•
Accelerator pedal input.
•
Engine temperature is too high.
•
5 mph (8 km/h) threshold has not been achieved
from previous Autostop.
•
Steering angle is beyond threshold.
•
Vehicle is at too high of an altitude.
•
Ambient temperature is beyond operating range.
•
Stop/Start related system malfunction.
•
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is on and speed is set.
It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven several
times without the Stop/Start system going into a STOP/
START READY state under more extreme conditions of
the items listed.
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