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4L
AutoPark will be disabled when operating the vehicle
in 4L.
The message " AutoPark Disabled" will be displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Additional customer warnings will be given when both
of these conditions are met:
•
Vehicle is not in PARK
•
Driver's door is ajar
The message " AutoPark Not Engaged" will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. A warning chime will
continue until you shift the vehicle into PARK or the
driver's door is closed.
ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in
PARK by looking for the "P" in the instrument cluster
display and on the gear selector. As an added precau-
tion, always apply the parking brake when exiting the
vehicle.
EXTENDED PARK STARTING
NOTE:
Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle has
not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the bat-
tery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank
cycle.
2. Place the ignition in the START position and release
it when the engine starts. For vehicles equipped
with the ENGINE START/STOP button, press and
hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once.
3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place
the ignition in the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
"Extended Park Starting" procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow
the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then
repeat the procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con-
tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait
10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
If the engine fails to start after following the "Normal
Starting" procedure and the vehicle has not experi-
enced an extended park condition, as previously
defined, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the
engine for no more than 10 to 15 seconds. This should
clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
Leave the ignition in the RUN position, release the
accelerator pedal and repeat the "Normal Starting"
procedure.
WARNING!
•
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
STARTING AND OPERATING
•
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. 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 vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly
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To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 10 to 15 seconds at a
time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
EXTREME COLD WEATHER
(BELOW –22°F OR −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use
of an externally powered electric engine block heater
(available from an authorized dealer) is recommended.
AFTER STARTING
The idle speed is controlled automatically and will
decrease as the engine warms up.
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CAUTION!
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