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 or radio noise.
Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine. If you have difficulty starting the engine, see Failure to start later in this section.
See also:
Message center (if equipped)
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and
will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with an informational
message followed by a lo ...
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes
When the system is operating, the brake pedal will pulse and may travel further.
Maintain pressure on the brake pedal. You may also hear a noise from the system.
This is normal.
The anti-lock bra ...
Lighting
Lighting control
A. Off
B. Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps
C. Headlamps
High Beams
Push the lever forward to switch the high beams on.
Push the leve ...
