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Ignition Positions
Use your ignition key to
start your vehicle. You can
turn the ignition switch to
five different positions.
LOCK: This position lets you insert and remove the
ignition key.
ACC (Accessory): This position lets you use
accessories when the engine is off.
ON: This is the position for driving.
H: This position energizes the glow plugs on diesel
engine vehicles. When the indicator on the lower right
side on the instrument panel cluster glows, turn the
key to start.
START: This position starts your engine.
Engine Starter Over
-
Crank
Protection (If Equipped)
Some vehicles have an engine starter over
-
crank
protection system. This system includes a built
-
in
temperature limiting switch to prevent internal damage
to the starter. If the starter motor overheats and shuts off
due to over
-
cranking, the motor must cool down before
the switch will reset and allow you to operate the starter.
It can take up to six minutes before the starter will
work again.
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for
your engine. (See “Vehicle Identification Number” in
the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine.
To start a diesel engine, see “Starting Your Diesel
Engine” in the Index.
Automatic Transmission
Set the parking brake and move your shift lever to
NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P) if so equipped. Your
engine won’t start in any other position
--
that’s a
safety feature.
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