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Retained Accessory Power

After you turn the ignition to LOCK and remove the
key, for about 10 minutes, you will have electrical
power to such accessories as the radio, power windows
and astroroof (option). If you open a door, the retained
accessory power is shut off.

Always leave your key in LOCK. If your leave your key
in any other position than LOCK, your battery will
discharge prematurely.

Starting Your Engine

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position 

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 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
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.

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.