98 Driving
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Ignition Positions
1. OFF - locks the automatic
transmission gearshift lever
and allows key removal.
NOTE:
The ignition key
cannot be removed from the
ignition unless the gearshift
lever is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. ACCESSORY - allows the electrical accessories, such as
the radio, to operate while the engine is not running.
3. ON - all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when driving.
4. START - cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts to crank.
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelera-
tor before or during starting. For more information on starting
the vehicle, refer to Starting the Engine on page 99.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the
risk of fire, which could cause vehicle damage and/or serious
injury or death.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other
dry ground cover like paper or leaves that could touch hot
exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite, causing vehicle
damage and/or serious injury or death.
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. See Exhaust
Fumes on page 100 in this chapter for more instructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your
service center inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive
if you smell exhaust fumes.
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