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Before Starting
Manual Transmission:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Push the clutch pedal all the way in (see NOTE below).
3. Shift the transmission to neutral.
NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the
engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
Automatic Transmission:
1. Make sure the shift lever is in Park (P).
2. Apply the parking brake and foot brake.
NOTE:
When starting in cold weather, keep all unnecessary elec-
trical circuits off (lights, defogger, etc.) for the best battery
output.
Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
Wait 10 seconds before going to the next step.
Starting the Engine
1. With your foot off the accelerator start the engine by turning
the key to the III position.
2. If the engine won't start within 15 seconds or starts but fails
to continue to run, push the accelerator pedal halfway, and
hold it there while cranking the engine. Once the engine
starts, release the accelerator gradually as the engine
speeds up.
3. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator
pedal down to the floor and hold it there while cranking in
order to clear flooding. Try step 2 again.
Cold Weather at High Altitude Starting
1. When starting in cold weather at high altitude (above 8,000
feet), push the accelerator pedal about halfway and hold it
there while cranking the engine. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up.
2. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator
pedal down to the floor and hold it there while cranking in
order to clear flooding. Try step 1 again.
NOTE: If the outside temperature is below freezing, or if your
car has not been driven for several days, warm up the engine
for a few minutes before driving.
Starting the Engine
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