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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 to 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" 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 chil-
dren), 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.
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