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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Security System
If equipped
The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft.
The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker
lights and taillights flash if ...
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
Shift lever positions
Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
and remove the key unless the
shift lever is i ...
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid using the washer fluid level gauge on
the
cap.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
Canadian models
If the washer fluid is low, the washer le ...