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:
Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic
rapping noise that can lea ...
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and
helps you retain steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than
a person can do it.
The electronic ...
Reserve Tank
1. Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add the specified coolant
until it reaches the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks ...