STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key
fob in the ignition. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking igni-
tion system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
Normal Starting with Integrated Key – Manual
Transmission
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.5
STARTING AND OPERATING 237
About Your Brakes.................... 264,267
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............267,271
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 356
Adding Fuel ........................... 308
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 350
Additives, Fuel ......................... 306
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 345
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 348
Air Conditioning ........................ 224
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 224
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 231
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............348,349
Air Conditioning System ................224,348
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 290
Airbag .............................. 45,53
Airbag Deployment ....................... 55
Airbag Light ................... 46,52,57,71,161
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 56
Airbag, Side .......................... 51,53Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........47,51,53
Alarm Light ........................... 165
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 217
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........355,356,382
Disposal ............................ 357
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............267,271
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............167,270
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 364
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assistance Towing ........................ 96
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 30
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 77
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
416 INDEX
Overheating, Engine...................... 316
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,412
Paint Care ............................. 364
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 264
Passing Light ........................... 127
Personal Settings ........................ 182
Pets .................................. 68
Phone, Cellular .......................... 81
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 285
Power Brakes .............................. 267
Deck Lid Release ....................... 33
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 371
Door Locks ........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 79
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 147Seats
............................... 114
Steering ............................. 263
Sunroof ............................. 144
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 384
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 44
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 182
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 292
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 356
Radio Operation ........................ 224
Radio Remote Controls .................... 222
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 216
Rear Cupholder ......................... 150
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 120
428 INDEX
