212 Driving and operating
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The power windows will operate
when the key is in the ON or
ACCESSORIES positions.
Once the ignition is turned to the
LOCK position, the RAP allows
the power windows to continue to
operate for up to 10 minutes. If a
door is opened during this time, they
will be deactivated.
Note
The audio system will be deactivated
only if the driver’s door is opened.
Starting the engine
1. Apply the park brake fi rmly.
Release it only after starting the
engine and you are ready to
drive off.
2. Automatic transmission: Move
the shift lever to position P or N.
The engine will not start if the
shift lever is in any other position.
Manual transmission: Push the
clutch pedal to the fl oor, move
the shift lever to the neutral
position then start the engine.
Release the clutch pedal slowly.
3. Turn the key to the START
position momentarily and
release it. The engine starts
automatically. The key
automatically returns to the
ON position.
Notes
• Manual transmission: The clutch
must be pushed to the fl oor while
turning the key, or the vehicle
cannot be started.
• Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while starting the engine.
• Do not subject the engine to
full throttle acceleration or high
speeds until it has reached
normal operating temperature.
Premature engine wear or
damage may result.
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