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Operation – cont’d.
Starting the Engine
When starting the fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing down on the accelerator. Use the accelerator only
when you have problems getting your vehicle started. See Starting a Cold Engine for details about when
to use the accelerator while you start your vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Do not park, idle or operate your vehicle in tall, dry grass or other dry ground areas. The
high heat generated by engine and emissions components (eg catalytic converter) could start a ground fire.
1. Turn the key to the ON position. All the warning lights, except the Brake Warning Light, should
light up. If any of them do not light up, have the bulb and circuit checked. When the engine starts,
the lights should go out.
2. The key must be in the START position, which cranks the engine, to test the Brake Warning
Light. If the Brake Warning Light does not light up, have the bulb and circuit checked.
3. When you release the parking brake, the Brake Warning Light should go off.
Starting a Cold Engine
During extremely cold weather, let the engine idle for about one minute after starting. By doing this, you
will allow the engine oil to begin to warm and lubricate engine parts before putting load on them.
WARNING: Do not let your vehicle idle too long. If it idles for more than 10 minutes, the high
temperatures in the exhaust system can cause damage especially if your vehicle idles at high speeds.
1. Turn the key to START until the engine starts. Do not press the accelerator.
Do not hold the key in the START position for more than 15 seconds at a time or you
could damage the starter.
2. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in START position after the
engine starts because you could damage the starter.
3. If the engine does not start on your first try, turn the key to OFF. Wait 10 to 12 seconds so that
you do not flood the engine. Then begin again.
4. If the engine does not start after two tries, press the accelerator about ¼ of the way to the floor.
Then try again.
5. If the engine still does not start, push the accelerator to the floor and hold it while you turn the
key. Turn the key to START and hold it for up to 15 seconds. Then if the engine does not start,
turn the key to OFF and wait two minutes before you try again.
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