When the engine is not running, ACC and
ON
allow
you to operate your electrical accessories, such as
the radio.
A warning tone will sound
if
you open the driver’s door
while the ignition is in
OFF
or ACC and the key is in
the ignition.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With
RAP,
your power windows and the audio system
will continue to work for up to
15
minutes after the
ignition key is turned to
OFF
and neither door is opened.
If
a door
is
opened, the power windows and audio
system will shut
off.
Starting Your Engine
This vehicle has a computer system that monitors
engine speed, throttle and pedal position, and records
the current status.
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
vehicie
is
moving.
if
you
do,
YOU
coUid
da~age
the
transmission. Shift
to
PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual
Transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the
parking brake engaged. 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.
1.
With your foot
off
the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
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.
Wait
about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2.
If
it doesn’t start within
10
seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you
hold the ignition key in START. When the engine
starts. let
uo
of the key and let up on the accelerator
pedal. Wait about
15
seconds between each try.
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