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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. The ENGINE START button
has no effect unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Turn the ignition key to the ON
(II) position.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, push the ENGINE START
button. Do not hold the ENGI NE
START button for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
for at least 10 seconds before
trying again. If
the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 6.
Iftheenginedoesnotstartwithin
15
seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 5 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressu re on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
Starting
theEngine
124
ENGINE START BUTTON
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
The
immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . 61
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If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
co rroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ). In
this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you press the
ENGI NE START button, but the
engine does not run. There
may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator may
not be working. Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need
a qualified mechanic to find the
problem. See
on page .
61
169
182
124 190
196
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .115
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .62
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 78
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 146
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 20
................
Air Conditioning System . 84
............................................
Usage .86
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .165
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .110
AM/FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .91
......................................
Antif reeze .149
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 45, 129
...................................
Operation .128
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 62
............................
Anti-thef t System .61
......................................
Audio Panel .79
..................................
Audio System .88
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 106 ........
Back-up Light Replacement . 159
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 46, 186
............................
Jump Starting .182
..............................
Maintenance .169
............................
Specif ications .203
..............................
Bef ore Driving .109
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,16
.............................
Beverage Holder .78
..................................
Booster Seats .38
............................................
Brakes .127
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 128
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 110
...........................................
Fluid .154
.........................................
Parking .76
..........................
System Design .128
.................
System Indicator . 46, 188
........................
Wear Indicators .128
.............................
Braking System .127
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 58
........................
Brights, Headlights .57 .........................
Bulb Replacement .155
..........................
Back-up Lights .159
.................................
Headlights .155
...........
Side Turn Signal Lights . 158
............................
Specif ications .203
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 157
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .155
............................
Capacities Chart .202
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .117
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .101
...................................
CD Changer .100
.....
CD Changer Error Messages . 103
.........
CD Player Error Messages . 102
.........................................
CD Player .98
........................
Certif ication Label .200
.................................
Chains, Tires .168
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .175
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