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NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is
all
the
way
in.
If
it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a
tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If
none of this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
Starting
Your
Engine
Move your shift lever
to
PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N).
Your engine won’t
start
in
any other position
-
that’s a safety feature.
To
restart when you’re
already moving, use
NEUTRAL
(N)
only.
NOTICE:
Don’t
try
to shift to PARK
(P)
if your vehicle is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK
(P)
only
when your vehicle is stopped.
1.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START.
When the engine starts,
let
go of the key. The idle speed will
go down
as
your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15
seconds at
a
time
will cause your battery
to
be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2.
If
it doesn’t start right away, hold your key
in
START.
If
it
doesn’t start
in
ten seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter
of
the way
down
for
five more seconds, or
until
it
starts.
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