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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iPod®/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod® or USB flash drive, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a
dealer.
Audio system without touch screen
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when
a
certain condition is met.
Models with audio/information screen
You can turn off or change to another auto door
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Engine Compartment Covers
The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by two covers.You
may need to remove the covers when you perform certain maintenance work.To remove
the covers:
Engine Compartment Cove ...