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Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle
Identification Number" in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the
engine.
Automatic transmission:
Move your shift lever to "P" (Park) or
" N '
(Neutral). Your engine won't
start in any other position
-
that's a safety feature. To restart when you're
already moving, use "N" (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to "P" (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to "P" (Park) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual transmission:
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor, then shift your gear selector to neutral
while starting the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not
all the way down - that's a safety feature.
To start your 2.2 Liter engine:
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.
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.
2. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in "Start"
for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down
for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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