Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
-
that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N)
only.
Nofice:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle
is
moving. If you do, you could damage
the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle
is
stopped.
1.
With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
Notice:
Holding your key
in
START for longer than
15
seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive
heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15
seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2.
If
it doesn’t start within
10
seconds, hold your key in
START for about
10
seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15
seconds between
each try.
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing.
This time keep the pedal down for five or six
seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine.
After waiting about
15 seconds, repeat the normal
starting procedure.
Notice:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer.
If
you don’t, your engine
might not perform properly.
3.
If
your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
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