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:
Audio System Theft Protection
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
Audio system without touch ...
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting
the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals
to verify the key. Pay attentio ...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn
off within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
You can change the headlight auto off ...