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NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
KNOWING
RUN (engine not running) position and the transmis-
YOUR
sion is in PARK, the system will automatically time out
VEHICLE
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch
to the OFF position.
SAFETY
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions –
With Driver's Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In
PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
STARTING
AND
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to
DRIVING
an ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC,
RUN and START. To change the ignition switch posi-
WARNING
LIGHTS
tions without starting the vehicle and use the accesso-
AND
ries follow these steps.
MESSAGES
• Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
IN AN
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
EMERGENCY
change the ignition switch to the ACC position,
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second
SERVICING
time to change the ignition switch to the RUN
AND
CARE
position,
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time
TECHNICAL
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
204
EXTREME COLD WEATHER (BELOW
−29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use
of an externally powered electric engine block heater is
recommended.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable
liquids into the throttle body air inlet
opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing serious per-
sonal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from
a booster battery or the battery in another ve-
hicle.This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly. Refer to "Jump Starting" in "In An
Emergency" for further information.
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