MV-1 PT019021 - Before Starting the Vehicle; Starting the Engine; Starting a CNG-Powered Vehicle in very Cold; Weather

Driving 99
Before Starting the Vehicle
1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more
information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to
the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter starting on page 69.
2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are
off.
3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).
4. Place your foot on the brake pedal.
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the key to position 3 (ON) without turning the key to
position 4 (START).
NOTE:
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See
Warning Lights on 49 in the Instrument Cluster chapter for
more information regarding the warning lights.
2. Turn the key to position 4 (START), then release the key as
soon as the engine begins to crank. Excessive cranking could
damage the starter. Your vehicle has a computer-assisted starting
system that finishes the engine startup process. After releasing
the key from the position 4 (START), the engine may continue
cranking for up to ten seconds or until the vehicle starts.
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs slightly faster to
warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, have the vehicle inspected.
After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear
and drive.
NOTE:
The vehicle will not shift out of park if the right rear
door is open.
NOTE: If the engine does not start within five seconds on
the first try, turn the key to 1 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try
again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to
the floor and try step 2 again; this will allow the engine to crank
with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel.
Starting a CNG-Powered Vehicle in Very
Cold Weather
If the outside temperature is below -5° F (-20° C), the engine
may be harder to start or may exhibit a rough idle for a short
period of time after startup. There is no risk of damage.
If your CNG vehicle came equipped with the dealer installed
engine block heater, it is suggested to plug in the block heater
when temperatures are below 0° F (-17° C) to avoid cold start
performance complications. If your vehicle does not have the
optional MV-1 engine block heater, consider having one
installed if you frequently use your vehicle in the low tempera-
ture conditions described above.