STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your 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 seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transaxle – If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.NOTE:
•The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
•If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
Automatic Transaxle – If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
Tip Start
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 277
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 297
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 395
Adding Fuel ........................... 339
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 390
Additives, Fuel ......................... 337
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 386
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 388
Air Conditioning ........................ 260
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 260
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 271
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 272
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............388,389
Air Conditioning System .............260,264,388
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 318
Airbag .............................. 56,66
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 57,64,70,82,184
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 69
Airbag, Side ...................... 59,63,65,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........60,63,66
Alarm Light ........................... 188
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 253
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........394,421,422
Capacities ........................... 421
Disposal ............................ 396
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 297
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 185
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 403
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 89
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 264
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,277,282,360,400
Fluid Level Check ..................... 401
Interlock System ....................... 283
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Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 73
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 196
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 89
Instrument Cluster ....................... 183
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 181
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 407
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 408
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 408
Interior Appearance Care .................. 406
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 361
Jack Operation ....................... 360,362
Jacking Instructions ...................... 362
Jump Starting .......................... 366 Key, Programming
........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 19
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster .......................... 56,57
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 416
Lane Change Assist ...................... 143
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
Latches ................................ 83
Hood .............................. 138
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 335
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 83
Life of Tires ............................ 323
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 174
Light Bulbs .......................... 83,412
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