Starting and Stopping the Engine
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
Do not start the engine in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle inspected immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics for approximately 5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is because the engine management system must realign itself with the engine. You can disregard any unusual driving characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before and during operation. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have difficulty starting the engine.
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Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to lose charge.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this position for too long. This could cause your vehicle battery to lose charge.
Note: The system may not function if the passive key is close to metal objects or electronic devices, for example keys or a cell phone.
Note: The ignition automatically turns off if you leave your vehicle unattended. This is to prevent the vehicle battery from losing charge.
Note: A valid passive key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start the engine.
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Press the push button ignition switch once without your foot on the brake or clutch pedal. It is on the instrument panel near the steering wheel. All electrical circuits and accessories are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the push button ignition switch again without your foot on the brake or clutch pedal to switch the ignition off.
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during engine starting stops the engine from cranking.
Note: Releasing the brake pedal during engine starting stops the engine cranking.
The system does not function if:
• The passive key frequencies are jammed.
• The passive key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:
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Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and all warning lamps and indicators will be turned off.
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If the engine does not crank when the clutch pedal has been fully depressed and the push button ignition switch is pressed, do the following:
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during engine starting stops the engine cranking. A message appears in the information display.
Briefly press the push button ignition switch.
Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, including air bags, warning lamps and indicators may also be off. If the ignition was turned off accidentally, you can shift into neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
The fast restart feature allows you to restart your vehicle within 10 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid passive key is not detected.
Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicle off, press the brake pedal and press the push button ignition switch. After 10 seconds, you can no longer start your vehicle if it does not detect a valid passive key.
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Once your vehicle starts, it remains running until you press the push button ignition switch, even if your vehicle does not detect a valid passive key. If you open and close a door while your vehicle is running, the system searches for a valid passive key.
You cannot start your vehicle if you open the driver door and the system does not detect a valid passive key.
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases. This helps to warm up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds without the engine starting before the starting system temporarily disables. The 60 seconds does not have to be all at once. For example, if you crank the engine three times for 20 seconds each time, without the engine starting, you reached the 60-second time limit. A message appears in the information display alerting you that you exceeded the cranking time. You cannot attempt to start the engine for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you are limited to a 15-second engine cranking time. You need to wait 60 minutes before you can crank the engine for 60 seconds again.
Before starting your vehicle, check the following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park (P).
• Switch the ignition key to position II. If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition, see the following instructions.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: If you cannot start the engine on the first try, wait for a short period and try again.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: You must have your intelligent access key in your vehicle in order to shift the transmission out of park (P).
• The passive key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:
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The fast restart feature allows you to restart the engine within 20 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid key is not present.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and press the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer restart your vehicle without the key present inside your vehicle.
Once your vehicle has started, it remains running until you press the button, even if the system does not detect a valid key. If you open and close a door while your vehicle is running, the system searches for a valid key. You cannot restart the engine if the system does not detect a valid key within 20 seconds.
If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this procedure:
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this feature automatically shuts down the engine if it has been idling for an extended period. The ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a message appears in the information display showing a timer
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counting down from 30 seconds. If you do not intervene within 30 seconds, your vehicle shuts down. Another message appears in the information display to inform you that your vehicle has shut down in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you normally do.
Note: You cannot permanently switch off the automatic shutdown feature. When you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the next ignition cycle.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset the timer, at any point before the 30-second countdown has expired by doing any of the following:
• You can reset the timer by interacting with your vehicle (such as pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal).
• You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the ignition is on (for the current ignition cycle only). Use the information display to do so. See Information Displays (page 92).
• During the countdown before shutdown, you are prompted to press OK or RESET (depending on your type of information display) to temporarily switch the feature off (for the current ignition cycle only).
Note: This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators.
Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes, the ignition and engine automatically shut down.
Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, including air bags, warning lamps and indicators may also be off. If the ignition was turned off accidentally, you can shift into neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
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If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the engine idling for long periods, we recommend that you do one of the following:
• Open the windows at least 1.0 in (2.5 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
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Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or serious personal injury.
Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged adapters. There is a risk
of electrical shock.
Do not fully close the hood, or allow it to drop under its own weight when using the engine block heater. This
could damage the power cable and may cause an electrical short resulting in fire, injury and property damage.
Note: The heater is most effective when outdoor temperatures are below 0°F
(-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid by warming the engine coolant. This allows the climate control system to respond quickly. The equipment includes a heater element (installed in the engine block) and a wire harness. You can connect the system to a grounded 120-volt AC electrical source.
We recommend that you do the following for a safe and correct operation:
• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord that is product certified by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA). This extension cord must be suitable for use outdoors, in cold temperatures, and be clearly marked Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances. Do not use an indoor extension cord outdoors. This could result in an electric shock or become a fire hazard.
• Use as short an extension cord as possible.
• Do not use multiple extension cords.
• Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug and heater cord plug connections are free and clear of water. This could cause an electric shock or fire.
• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a clean area, clear of combustibles.
• Make sure the heater, heater cord and extension cord are firmly connected.
• Check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately 30 minutes.
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• Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before starting and driving your vehicle. Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the block heater cord plug when not in use.
• Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation before winter.
Make sure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with a dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use. The system does not have a thermostat. It achieves maximum temperature after approximately three hours of operation. Using the heater longer than three hours does not improve system performance and unnecessarily uses electricity.
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