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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten
your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Start the engine with the gear selector in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake
before shifting to any driving range.
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) and put
the gear selector in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position.
2. Press on the brake pedal, without pressing
the accelerator.
3. Place the ignition in the START mode and
release it as soon as the engine is started.
4. If the engine does not start, place the ignition in
the OFF mode and wait 10-15 seconds before
attempting to restart the engine.
Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Place the ignition
switch briefly in the START mode and release it.
The starter motor will continue to run but will
automatically disengage when the engine is
running.
If Engine Fails To Start
If the engine fails to start after you have
followed the "Normal Starting" or "Cold Weather
Operation" procedure, and has not experienced
an extended park condition as identified in
"Extended Park Starting" procedure it may be
flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine
for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
Leave the ignition in RUN mode, release the
accelerator pedal and repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children), and
do not leave the ignition in the ON or RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could result
in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Vehicles equipped with an auto-
matic transmission cannot be started this way.
Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started,
ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
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