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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Maintenance Safety
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the h ...
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you
select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or
cooled air that will as quickly as possible, raise or lower t ...
Playing an Optional Audio Unit
Your vehicle has the auxiliary input jack on the front panel, on the center table,
or in the console compartment, depending on models. The system will accept auxiliary
input from standard audio ...