2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 26

9-2 Driving and Operating Start the engine as you would any other engine. See "Starting the Engine" in the owner manual for more information on starting. If pulling a trailer with trailer brakes, see Towing Equipment on page 9‑17 for more information. . Starting and Operating Starting the Vehicle The hybrid battery voltage, temperature or power limits are not exceeded. In very hot conditions, Auto Stop may be unavailable until the hybrid battery has cooled. The engine is at operating temperature. The vehicle may enter Auto Stop after a remote vehicle start. { WARNING Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and you or others can be seriously injured. Because the vehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stop feature, the vehicle's engine might seem to be shut off when you come to a complete stop. However, once the brake pedal is released, the vehicle can move. The vehicle's engine can also restart at any time. Shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, before exiting the vehicle. . Auto Stop The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature. After a successful engine start, the engine may turn off and operate in the Auto Stop mode. Some of the vehicle conditions that allow the engine to stop running and enter the Auto Stop mode are: . . With your foot off the brake and the vehicle on level ground, the hybrid drive motor may cause the vehicle to roll slowly forward, even when the engine is in Auto Stop. Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal until you are ready for the vehicle to move. Engine OFF and AUTO STOP modes are indicated on the tachometer display. When the tachometer needle indicates OFF, the engine is not running and will remain off until the ignition key is placed in the START position or a remote vehicle start is performed. Ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. The hood is closed. The gear selector is in P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive). The hybrid battery is at an acceptable state of charge. . . .