WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist
could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.
If the “SERVICE POWER STEER-
ING" OR "POWER STEERING AS-
SIST OFF - SERVICE SYSTEM”
message and a steering wheel icon
are displayed on the instrument
cluster display, it indicates that the
vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for
service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power
steering assistance. Refer to “Instrument Clus-
ter Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM HOT -
PERFORMANCE MAY BE LIMITED” message
and an icon are displayed on the instrument
cluster display, it indicates that extreme steering
maneuvers may have occurred, which caused
an over temperature condition in the power
steering system. You will lose power steering
assistance momentarily until the over tempera-
ture condition no longer exists. Once driving
conditions are safe, then pull over and let ve-
hicle idle for a few moments until the light turns
off. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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.
• If the condition persists, see your authorized
dealer for service.
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce
fuel consumption. The system will stop the
engine automatically during a vehicle stop if the
required conditions are met. Releasing the
brake pedal or pressing the accelerator pedal
will automatically re-start the engine.
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every
normal customer engine 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 “Autostop”
mode.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Follow-
ing Must Occur:
• The system must be in STOP/START READY
state. A STOP/START READY message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster display
within the Stop/Start section. Refer to “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
• The vehicle must be completely stopped.
• The gear selector must be in a forward gear
and the brake pedal depressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will
move to the zero position and the Stop/Start
telltale will illuminate indicating you are in Au-
tostop. Customer settings will be maintained
upon return to an engine running condition.
Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check
many safety and comfort conditions to see if
they are fulfilled. Detailed information about the
operation of the Stop/Start system may be
viewed in the instrument cluster display Stop/
Start Screen. In the following situations the
engine will not stop:
• Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.
• Driver’s door is not closed.
• Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
• Battery charge is low.
• The vehicle is on a steep grade.
• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an
acceptable cabin temperature has not been
achieved.
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