To
Remove
the
Key
On manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the LOCK position while
pressing the key release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight
out.
On automatic transmission vehicles,
turn
the key to
LOCK
and pull
it
straight out.
Starting
Your
Engine
Engines
start
differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left
of
your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the
engine.
Automatic transmission:
Move your shift lever to PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N).
Your engine won’t
start in any other position
-
that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK
(P)
if your vehicle is moving. If you
do,
you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual transmission:
The gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and
start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start
if
the clutch pedal
is
not all the
way down
-
that’s a safety feature.
To start your
2.2
Liter engine:
1.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key
to
START, When
the
engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go
down as your engine gets warm.
r
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15
seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
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