When Driving
Turning on the Power
Brake Pedal
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1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
The electric parking brake indicator comes
on for 30 seconds when you pull up the
electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
depress the brake pedal.
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1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 2,400 metres.
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear demister in order to
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reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
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checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is
used, the power system does not activate.
2 Immobilizer System P. 153
When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel
the brake pedal slightly sink down.
This is normal.
Bring the keyless remote close to the POWER button
if the 12-volt battery in the keyless remote is weak.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 391