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NOTE:
Engine start up in very low ambient temperature
could result in evident white smoke. This condi-
tion will disappear as the engine warms up.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the transmission gear
selector in the PARK (P) position. Apply the
brake before shifting to any driving range.
Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Place the ENGINE
START/STOP button briefly to the RUN position
and release it. The starter motor will continue to
run and will automatically disengage when the
engine is running.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ENGINE START/STOP button with the push of a
button, as long as the Remote Start/Keyless
Enter-N-Go key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP
Button
Observe the instrument panel telltales when
starting the engine.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing
the accelerator pedal.
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK (P).
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while
pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button
once.
NOTE:
A delay of the start, up to five seconds is
possible under very cold conditions. The "Wait
to Start" telltale will be illuminated during the
pre-heat process, When the engine “Wait To
Start” light goes off the engine will automati-
cally crank.
CAUTION!
The engine is allowed to crank as long as
25 seconds. If the engine fails to start
during this period, please wait at least two
minutes for the starter to cool before
repeating start procedure.
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light”
remains on, DO NOT START engine before
you drain the water from the fuel filter to
avoid engine damage. Refer to “Draining
Fuel/Water Separator Filter” in “Servicing
And Maintenance” for further information.
CAUTION!
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains
on, DO NOT START the engine before you
drain the water from the fuel filter to avoid
engine damage. Refer to “Draining Fuel/
Water Separator Filter” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” for further information.
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