If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but
not have enough power to continue running when the
ignition button/key is released. If this occurs, continue
cranking with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way
to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the igni-
tion button/key once the engine is running smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after a 10 sec-
ond period of engine cranking with the accelerator
pedal held to the floor, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
(BELOW –22°F OR −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use
of an externally powered electric engine block heater
(available from an authorized dealer) is recommended.
AFTER STARTING
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
The starter should not be operated for more than
25-second intervals. Waiting two minutes between such
intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING!
•
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
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WARNING!
•
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob and lock your vehicle.
•
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a num-
ber of reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector. Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to children),
and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Start the engine with the transmission in the NEUTRAL
or PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Place the ignition switch
briefly to the START position and release it. The starter
motor will continue to run and will automatically disen-
gage when the engine is running.
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ —
IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch 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 THE ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the
ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the
vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 25 seconds.
4.
If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, remove your foot from the brake
pedal and push the ENGINE START/STOP button again.
NOTE:
•
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
•
Under cold weather conditions, the engine may not
immediately crank if the Wait to Start Indicator Light
is illuminated. This is normal operation. For vehicles
equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™, the vehicle will
automatically crank when the “Wait to Start” time
has elapsed
page 102.
TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE USING ENGINE
START/STOP BUTTON
1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and
release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition will return to the OFF position.
3. If the gear selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pushed once, the instrument
cluster will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message
and the engine will remain running. Never leave a
vehicle out of the PARK position, or it could roll.
100 STARTING AND OPERATING
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