Stay in Neutral

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Activation

NOTE: The following steps should be used when the engine will crank but not start.

NOTE: If the vehicle has a discharged battery, an external power source is required. If the battery discharges while in Stay in Neutral Mode, the Park Lock Pawl Solenoid will release and transmission will return to Park. Do not tow the vehicle in this mode.

Apply the parking brake.

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Press the start/stop button.
Fully press and hold the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold.
Press the to N button twice on the GSM to enter stay in N mode.

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Press and release the push to start button. The transmission needs a minimum of 2 seconds to exit P.
When N is displayed, release the brake and accelerator pedals.