Start your EV upon entry with Hands-Free Start

Hands-Free Start lets you start your vehicle without having to use a key or press a button.

Method 1:

1. Sit in the driver’s seat and make sure the key fob is inside the vehicle.
   
2. Press the brake pedal.
   

Method 2 (works if the key fob hasn’t been left in the vehicle after the last drive cycle): 

1. Unlock the vehicle. 
2. Enter the vehicle with your key fob. 
3. Close the driver’s door. 
   

Here’s how to keep your vehicle running during brief situations when you need to exit the vehicle:

1. While in PARK, tap the Keep Vehicle On icon (an image of a car in front of a clock) in your center display. This icon is only visible and available when the vehicle is in PARK.

- Intended use requires the driver to stay close enough to monitor activity around the vehicle.

- Setting the parking brake before exiting the vehicle is highly recommended.

2. A pop-up will appear on the screen showing how long your vehicle will remain on.

- The pop-up will remind you to make sure you have enough charge for the set time displayed.

- You’ll receive another notification 3 minutes before the vehicle shuts off.

3. To end Keep Vehicle On mode earlier than the set time:

‒ Use the Vehicle Off icon in the center display to shut off the vehicle.

4. Tap the Keep Vehicle On icon again to restart the time, if desired.

Note: When in PARK, vehicles equipped with Hands-Free Start will turn off automatically after a period of inactivity without shifting, braking or seat belt use.