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One-Touch Integrated Start (OTIS)

Once the ignition is turned to the START position and the vehicle is in PARK or NEUTRAL, the PCM reads starter motor request (SMR) from the ignition switch and gains control of the starter engagement. The customer is no longer in the loop after the initial crank request, the customer may release the key to the RUN/START position. The PCM will disengage the starter motor based on the following events:

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