If starting a vehicle with a manual
transmission:
•
Make sure the parking brake is
set.
•
Push the clutch pedal to the
floor.
3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See
Warning lights and
chimes
in the
Instrument Cluster
chapter for more information
regarding the warning lights.
Starting the engine
Note:
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
1. Turn the key to 4 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will
return to 3 (ON).
2. When the engine starts, release
the key, then release the
accelerator pedal gradually as
the engine speeds up.
3. After idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake, shift into gear and drive.
Note:
If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try,
turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still
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