NORMAL STARTING PROCEDURE —
ENGINE MANIFOLD AIR
TEMPERATURE ABOVE 66° F
(19° C)
Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when start-
ing the engine.
1. Always apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into PARK for an automatic transmission.
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position and
watch the instrument panel cluster lights.
CAUTION!
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on, DO
NOT START the engine before you drain the water
from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage.
4. Place the ignition switch in the START position and
crank the engine. Do not press the accelerator dur-
ing starting.
CAUTION!
Do not crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at
a time or starter motor damage may result. Turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position and wait at least
two minutes for the starter to cool before repeating
start procedure.
5. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned
off.
6. Release the parking brake.
STARTING PROCEDURE — ENGINE
MANIFOLD AIR TEMPERATURE 0°F
TO 66°F (–18°C TO 19°C)
NOTE:
The temperature displayed in the instrument cluster
does not necessarily reflect the engine manifold air
temperature. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. When engine temperatures fall below
66°F (19°C) the “Wait To Start Light” will remain on
indicating the intake air heater system is active.
Follow the steps in the “Normal Starting” procedure
except:
1. The “Wait To Start” telltale will remain on for a
period of time that varies depending on the engine
temperature.
2. While the “Wait To Start” telltale is on, the instru-
ment cluster will additionally display a gauge or bar
whose initial length represents the full “Wait To
Start” time period. Its length will decrease until it
disappears when the “Wait To Start” time has
elapsed.
CAUTION!
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on, DO
NOT START the engine before you drain the water
from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage.
3. After the “Wait To Start” telltale goes off, place the
ignition switch in the START position. Do not press
the accelerator during starting.
CAUTION!
Do not crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at
a time or starter motor damage may result. Turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position and wait at least
two minutes for the starter to cool before repeating
start procedure.
4. After engine start-up, check that the oil pressure
warning light has turned off.
5. Release the parking brake and drive.
NOTE:
•
Engine idle speed will automatically increase to
1,000 RPM and engage the Variable Geometry Tur-
bocharger at low coolant temperatures to improve
engine warm-up.
•
Automatic equipped vehicles with optional Keyless
Enter-N-Go – If the start button is pushed once while
in park with the ignition off and driver’s foot on the
brake pedal, the vehicle will automatically crank and
start after the Wait to Start time has elapsed. If it is
desired to abort the start process before it com-
pletes, the driver’s foot should be fully removed
from the brake pedal prior to pushing the start but-
ton again in order for the ignition to move directly to
off.
•
If the engine stalls, or if the ignition switch is left ON
for more than two minutes after the “Wait To Start”
telltale goes out, reset the intake air heater by turn-
ing the ignition switch to the OFF position for at
least five seconds and then back ON. Repeat steps
1 through 5 of “Starting Procedure – Engine Mani-
fold Air Temperature Below 66°F (19°C).”
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STARTING AND OPERATING