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Push Button Ignition Switch

The push button ignition switch is used to control the ignition mode.

There are 2 circuits the BCM monitors from the ignition switch to change the ignition mode. One circuit is monitored for voltage and the other for a ground signal. When the START/STOP button is pressed, one circuit routes battery voltage to the BCM while a voltage signal from the BCM on the second circuit is routed to ground, indicating a request to change the ignition mode. Changing the ignition mode out of OFF works in conjunction with the PATS. The BCM must recognize a valid programmed key before it changes the ignition mode out of OFF. Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description .

Refer to the following table for information about achieving the various ignition modes.

Ignition Entry Condition Desired Ignition Mode Action To Take
Off ON (engine off) Press the START/STOP button without applying the brake pedal.
Off or on START Apply the brake pedal and then press the START/STOP button.
On (engine off) OFF Press the START/STOP button.
On (engine running) OFF Press and hold the START/STOP button.