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STARTING AND OPERATING
C
OLD
W
EATHER
O
PERATION
To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold
conditions an externally powered electric block
heater (if equipped) is required below -20°F
(-29°C).
To prevent possible engine damage while
starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will
inhibit engine cranking when the ambient
temperature is less than -20°F (-29°C), and the
oil temperature sensor reading indicates an
engine block heater has not been used. The
message “Plug in Engine Heater” will be
displayed in the instrument cluster when the
ambient temperature is below -4°F (-20°C) at
the time the engine is shut off as a reminder to
avoid possible crank delays at the next cold
start.
E
XTENDED
P
ARK
S
TARTING
NOTE:
Extended Park condition occurs when the
vehicle has not been started or driven for at
least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables
to the battery to ensure a full battery
charge during the crank cycle.
2. Place the ignition in the START mode and
release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within 10 to 15
seconds, place the ignition in the OFF mode,
wait 5 seconds to allow the starter to cool,
then repeat the Extended Park Starting
procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after 8 attempts,
allow the starter to cool for at least
10 minutes, then repeat the procedure.
A
FTER
S
TARTING
— W
ARMING
U
P
T
HE
E
NGINE
Proceed as follows:
Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a
reduced RPM, without accelerating suddenly.
It is recommended to wait until the engine
coolant temperature gauge starts to rise for
maximum performance.
S
TOPPING
T
HE
E
NGINE
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), you must push
and hold the ignition or push the ENGINE
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more than
25 seconds at a time. Wait 60 seconds
before trying again.
WARNING!
(Continued)
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
crank continuously for more than 10 seconds
at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying
again.
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