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.
See also:
Compass Calibration
If the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator
blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
.
2. Press and hold the MENU button unti ...
Audio System Theft Protection
Models without navigation system
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such
as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
Reactivating the audio system
1. ...
Jump Starting
Although this seems like a simple procedure, you should take several precautions.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all spa ...