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STARTING PROCEDURES

the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch

interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the

clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust

both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat

belts.

Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL

position before you can start the engine. Press the brake

pedal before shifting to any driving gear.

WARNING!

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be seriously or fatally injured.

Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission

gear selector.

out of PARK.

Normal Starting

NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm

engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the

accelerator pedal.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or

in a location accessible to children). A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or move

the vehicle.

Turn the ignition switch to the AVV/ACC (START)

position and release it when the engine starts. If the

engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition

switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15

seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.

Manual Transmission — If Equipped

Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in

NEUTRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting

Cold Weather Operation

To prevent possible engine damage while starting at

low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine crank-

ing when the ambient temperature is less than –22° F

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(–30° C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indi-

cates an engine block heater has not been used. An

externally-powered electric engine block heater is avail-

able as optional equipment from your authorized dealer

or may be standard equipment in some markets.

2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release

it when the engine starts.

3. If the engine fails to start within 10 to 15 seconds,

cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position,

wait five seconds to allow the starter to cool, then

repeat the Extended Park Starting procedure.

The message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed

in the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature

is below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is shut off

as a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next

cold start.

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.

Use of the recommended oil and adhering to the

prescribed oil change intervals is important to pre-

vent engine damage and ensure satisfactory starting

in cold conditions.

If Engine Fails To Start

Extended Park Starting

WARNING!

NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the ve-

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the

throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start

the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing

serious personal injury.

hicle 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.

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CAUTION!

WARNING! (Continued)

brake fully applied. The parking brake should

always be applied when the driver is not in the

vehicle, especially on an incline.

• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get

it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic

transmission cannot be started this way. Un-

burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter

and once the engine has started, ignite and dam-

age the converter and vehicle.

• To prevent damage to the starter, do not continu-

ously crank the engine for more than 15 seconds

at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying

again.

After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will

decrease as the engine warms up.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

Gear Selector

Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As

you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelera-

tor pedal.

WARNING!

You or others could be injured if you leave the

vehicle unattended without having the parking

NOTE: To shift into REVERSE from NEUTRAL, lift the

ring under the knob and, at the same time move the

gear selector to the right and then backward.

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