Starting and Stopping the Engine
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
WARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine.
WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics for approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) after you connect it. This is because the engine management system must realign itself with the engine. You may disregard any unusual driving characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.
When starting your vehicle, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before and during operation. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have difficulty starting the engine.
See also:
Power seats
WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seat back when the vehicle
is moving.
WARNING: Before returning the seat back to its original position, make
sure that cargo or any objects are not tr ...
Climate Control
Manual heating and air conditioning
A. Power: Press to turn the system off and on. When the system is off, outside
air cannot enter the vehicle.
B. Air distribution control: Press to set the air ...
Safety belt-minder
This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional
reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning
light when the driver’s or ...
