2018 MKC Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

Disabling Auto-Start-Stop

• The battery is not within optimal operating conditions. • The maximum engine off time is exceeded. • When you press the Auto-Start-Stop button while the engine is stopped automatically. • The heated windshield is turned on. Any of the following conditions may result in an automatic restart of the engine: • The blower fan speed is increased or the climate control temperature is changed. • An electrical accessory is turned on or plugged in.

If the instrument cluster is equipped with a grey Auto-Start-Stop indicator light, it is

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illuminated when automatic engine stop is not available due to one of the above noted conditions not being met. Automatic Engine Restart Any of the following conditions will result in an automatic restart of the engine: • Your foot is removed from the brake pedal. • You press the accelerator pedal. • You press the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time. • The driver safety belt becomes unfastened or the driver door is ajar. • The transmission is moved from drive (D). • Your vehicle is moving. • The interior compartment does not meet customer comfort when air conditioning or heat is on. • Fogging of the windows could occur and the air conditioning is on.

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Press the Auto-Start-Stop button located on the center console to switch the system off. The button will illuminate. The system will only be deactivated for the current ignition cycle. Press the button again to restore Auto-Start-Stop function.

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