2018 MKC Owner's Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes, the ignition and engine automatically shut down. Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving WARNING loss of brake and steering assistance. The steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, including air bags, warning lamps and indicators may also be off. If the ignition was turned off accidentally, you can shift into neutral (N) and re-start the engine. 1. Put the transmission in position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop. 2. When your vehicle has stopped, put the transmission in position P . 3. Press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times within two seconds. Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still moving will result in a

• You can reset the timer by interacting with your vehicle (such as pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal). • You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the ignition is on (for the current ignition cycle only). Use the information display to do so. See Information Displays (page 108). • During the countdown before engine shutdown, you are prompted to press OK or RESET (depending on your type of information display) to temporarily switch the feature off (for the current ignition cycle only). Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary 1. Put the transmission in position P .

4. Apply the parking brake. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. Important Ventilating Information If you stop your vehicle and the leave the engine idling for long periods, we recommend that you do one of the following: • Open the windows at least 1 in (2.5 cm). • Set your climate control to outside air.

2. Press the button once. 3. Apply the parking brake.

Note: This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators.

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MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing