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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
378
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
•
Ignition modes (p. 374)
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Turning the engine off (p. 378)
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Changing the remote key's battery (p. 221)
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Jump starting (p. 368)
Turning the engine off
The engine can be turned off using the start
knob on the tunnel console.
Start knob in the tunnel console between the front seats
To turn off the engine:
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Turn the start knob toward STOP and
release it to switch the engine off.
If the gear selector is in P or if the vehicle is mov-
ing:
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Hold the knob in the STOP position until the
engine stops.
Related information
•
Starting the engine (p. 376)
•
Ignition modes (p. 374)
Drive modes*
Selecting a drive mode affects the vehicle's driv-
ing characteristics to help make driving more
enjoyable or easier in certain types of situations.
The following systems are adapted to help pro-
vide the best vehicle performance in the respec-
tive drive modes:
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Steering
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Engine/transmission/All Wheel Drive*
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Brakes
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Suspension control
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Instrument panel
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Start/Stop
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Climate system settings
Select the drive mode best suited to the current
driving conditions.
Please be aware that not all modes can be
selected in all driving situations. The selected
mode will be displayed in the instrument panel.
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