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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Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully you do not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could damage componen ...
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wiper
1. MIST
2. OFF
3. INT Intermittent
4. LO Low speed
5. HI High speed
6. Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to select a position.
MIST - The wipers run at high ...
Driving
This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions,
and how to operate the automatic transmission. It also includes important information
on parking your vehicle, the brak ...