Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. Do not hold the key in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start right away, pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s f uel system is disabled. For more inf ormation.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to this problem.
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
. Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine compartment.
- If the fuse is blown, u ...
Ignition Switch*
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in .
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
or ACCESSORY
, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key ou ...
Protecting Child Passengers
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because
they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are
the
number one cause of death of ...