쐌 Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
쐌 Maintenance items should be checked peri-
odically, for example, each time you check
engine oil.
쐌 Check that all windows and lights are clean.
쐌 Visually inspect tires for their appearance and
condition. Also, check tires for proper infla-
tion.
쐌 Lock all doors.
쐌 Position seat and adjust head restraints.
쐌 Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
쐌 Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
쐌 Check the operation of warning lights when
key is turned to the ON (3) position.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic transmission:
Move the selector lever to P or N. (P is
preferred.)
The starter is designed so that the starter
does not operate unless the selector lever is
in either one of the above positions.
Manual transmission:
Move the shift lever to the N position. De-
press the clutch pedal fully to the floor.
The starter is designed so that it does not
operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (4) to
crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Release the key when
the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the
above procedure.
쐌 If the engine is very hard to start in extremely
cold weather or when restarting, depress the
accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3
to the floor) and hold it then crank the engine.
Release the key and the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
쐌 If the engine is very hard to start because it is
flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine
for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank the en-
gine with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by turning the ignition key to START.
Release the key when the engine starts. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the
above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, other-
wise the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the en-
gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of2-3minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
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