ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in
PARK by looking for the “P” in the instrument cluster
display and on the gear selector. As an added precau-
tion, always apply the parking brake.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver attempts to
turn off the engine, if certain conditions are met, the
vehicle will AutoPark, automatically shifting the vehi-
cle’s transmission to the PARK position. The gear
selector will automatically reset itself to the PARK
position. The vehicle’s ignition will then move to the
OFF position (engine off). When AutoPark is activated
the instrument cluster will display the message
“AutoPark Engaged”.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:
•
Vehicle is equipped with a gear selector
•
Vehicle is not in PARK
•
Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less
•
Driver has pushed the ENGINE START/STOP button
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits the
vehicle with the engine running, if certain conditions
are met, the vehicle will AutoPark, automatically shift-
ing the vehicle’s transmission to the PARK position.
The Electric Park Brake SAFE HOLD feature will also
activate in some conditions
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CAUTION!
Engine will remain running.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:
•
Vehicle is equipped with a gear selector
•
Vehicle is not in PARK
•
Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less
•
Driver’s door is ajar
•
Driver’s seat belt is unbuckled
•
Brake pedal is not pressed
The message “ AutoPark Engaged” will display in the
instrument cluster.
AutoPark In Stop/Start Autostop Mode
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are
met:
•
Vehicle is equipped with a gear selector
•
Vehicle is not in PARK
•
Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less
•
Driver’s door is ajar
•
Driver’s seat belt is unbuckled or brake pedal is not
pressed
The message “ AutoPark Engaged” will display in the
instrument cluster.
WARNING!
•
Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
•
Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the
transmission gear selector out of PARK with the
brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission
is in PARK before exiting the vehicle.
•
The transmission may not engage PARK if the
vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a com-
plete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify that
the transmission gear position indicator solidly indi-
cates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the
vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK posi-
tion is properly indicated, before exiting the vehicle.
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WARNING!
•
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if
the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
•
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the ignition
OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF position, the
transmission is locked in PARK, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement.
•
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
•
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a num-
ber of reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
•
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
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