Ignition Modes
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The keyless starting system has three
modes:
Off:
Turns the ignition off.
•
Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or
when the engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.
On:
All electrical circuits are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
•
Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.
Start:
Starts the engine.
•
Press the brake pedal, and then press
the button for any length of time. An
indicator light on the button illuminates
when then ignition is on and when the
engine starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases, this helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note:
You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds (without the engine starting)
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each
time, without the engine starting, you
reached the 60-second time limit. A
message appears in the information display
alerting you that you exceeded the cranking
time. You cannot attempt to start the engine
for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you
are limited to a 15-second engine cranking
time. You need to wait 60 minutes before
you can crank the engine for 60 seconds
again.
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
•
Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
•
Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
•
Make sure the parking brake is on.
•
Move the transmission selector lever
to position
P
(automatic transmission)
or neutral (manual transmission).
•
Turn the ignition key to position
II
. If
your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.
Fully press the brake pedal. If your
vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, fully press the clutch
pedal also.
2. Turn the key to position
III
to start the
engine. Release the key when the
engine starts.
Note:
The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:
If you cannot start the engine on the
first try, wait for a short period and try again.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine