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STARTING AND OPERATING
The message "Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to P" will
be displayed in the instrument cluster if vehicle speed is
above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h).
WARNING!
If vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h), the
transmission will default to NEUTRAL until the vehicle
speed drops below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h). A vehicle left in
the NEUTRAL position can roll. As an added precaution,
always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.
4WD LOW — If Equipped
AutoPark will be disabled when operating the vehicle in
4WD LOW.
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 displayed 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 precaution, always apply
the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.
E
P
S
XTENDED
ARK
TARTING
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
battery 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.
3.
If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place
the ignition in the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds
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
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait
10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
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F
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F
NGINE
AILS
O
TART
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
"Normal Starting" procedure and the vehicle has not
experienced an extended park condition as defined
previously, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor and hold it there while the engine is
cranking. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
engine is flooded. The starter motor will engage
automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then disengage.
Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal and brake
pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then 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.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission 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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CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
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