Automatic Engine Idle Shutdown
NOTE:
To determine if vehicle is equipped with the automatic engine idle shutdown feature, access the message center for an auto engine off setting. If the setting is available in the message center, the vehicle is equipped with this feature.
The automatic engine idle shutdown feature monitors the state of the vehicle to determine when the engine is powered with no user interaction for approximately 30 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds prior to the shutdown, a message displays in the message center to inform the operator a vehicle shutdown is imminent. This includes shutting down the engine and turning the ignition off. When the shutdown occurs, press the brake and START/STOP button to re-start the vehicle.
The conditions required to begin the automatic engine idle shutdown feature are:
- engine running
- brake pedal not pressed
- accelerator pedal not pressed
- remote start not active
- transmission in P (park) or N (neutral)
- diagnostic scan tool not connected to the vehicle
Once these conditions are met, a time-out starts. When the time-out period ends and none of the listed conditions changed, the automatic engine idle shutdown event occurs.