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STARTING AND DRIVING
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WARNING
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Always remove the remote key from the
ignition slot when leaving the vehicle and
ensure that the ignition in mode 0 (see
Ignition modes (p. 82) for information
about the ignition modes).
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On vehicles with the optional keyless
drive, never remove the remote key from
the vehicle while it is being driven or
towed.
•
Always place the gear selector in Park
and apply the parking brake before leav-
ing the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle
unattended with the engine running.
•
Always open garage doors fully before
starting the engine inside a garage to
ensure adequate ventilation. The exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
NOTE
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After a cold start, idle speed may be
noticeably higher than normal for a short
period. This is done to help bring compo-
nents in the emission control system to
their normal operating temperature as
quickly as possible, which enables them
to control emissions and help reduce the
vehicle's impact on the environment
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CAUTION
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When starting in cold weather, the auto-
matic transmission may shift up at slightly
higher engine speeds than normal until
the automatic transmission fluid reaches
normal operating temperature.
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Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. Oil flow may not reach
some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
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The engine should be idling when you
move the gear selector. Never accelerate
until after you feel the transmission
engage. Accelerating immediately after
selecting a gear will cause harsh engage-
ment and premature transmission wear.
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Selecting P or N when idling at a stand-
still for prolonged periods of time will help
prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
Related information
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Switching off the engine (p. 260)
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If the gear selector is in the D or R positions and the car is not moving, engine speed (rpm) will be lower and it will take longer for the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
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