Starting and Stopping the Engine
1. Move the transmission selector lever
The idle speed varies depending on certain
factors. These include vehicle component
and ambient temperatures as well as
electrical and climate system demands.
to position P or N.
2. Start the engine.
All Vehicles
Failure to Start
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds, wait for a short period and try
again.
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
If the engine does not crank when you fully
depress the clutch pedal and turn the
ignition key to position D:
If the engine does not start after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow the
flooded engine procedure.
1. Fully depress the clutch and brake
pedals.
If you have difficulty starting the engine
when the temperature is below -13°F
(-25°C), press the accelerator pedal to the
mid-way point of its travel and try again.
2. Turn the key to position D until the
engine has started.
Flooded Engine
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Vehicles With a Turbocharger
WARNING
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
Do not switch the engine off when it
is running at high speed. If you do, the
turbocharger will continue running
after the engine oil pressure has dropped
to zero. This will lead to premature
turbocharger bearing wear.
3. Start the engine.
VehicleswithAutomaticTransmission
1. Move the transmission selector lever
to position P or N.
Release the accelerator pedal. Wait until
the engine has reached idle speed and then
switch it off.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
All Vehicles
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (If
If the engine does not start, repeat the cold
or hot engine procedure.
Equipped)
WARNINGS
Engine Idle Speed after Starting
Failure to follow engine block heater
instructions could result in property
damage or serious personal injury.
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting minimizes
vehicle emissions and maximizes cabin
comfort and fuel economy.
Do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk
of electrical shock.
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