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:
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related
indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
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■Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph (U. ...
Protecting Adults and Teens
Introduction
The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver,
adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to
drive or ride in the ...
Instrument Panel
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