Starting the Engine
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.
WARNING:
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 number 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 in the ON or RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range.
Normal Starting
Note:
Normal starting of either a cold or warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Proceed as follows:
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Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) and put the gear selector in the PARK or NEUTRAL position.
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Press on the brake pedal, without pressing the accelerator.
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Press the START/STOP ignition button and release it as soon as the engine is started.
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If the engine does not start, place the ignition in the OFF position and wait 10-15 seconds before attempting to restart the engine.
TIP START FEATURE
Do not press the accelerator. Press briefly the START/STOP ignition button and release it. The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disengage when the engine is running.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
WARNING:
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” procedure, and has not experienced an extended park condition as identified in “Extended Park Starting” procedure below, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 10 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition in the RUN position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
WARNING:
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold conditions an externally powered electric block heater (if equipped) is required for the 1.3L Turbo engine below -20°F (-29°C).
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than -20°F (-29°C) for the 1.3L Turbo engine, and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used. The message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed in the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature is below -4°F (-20°C) at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start.
EXTENDED PARK STARTING
Note:
Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
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Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
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Press the START/STOP ignition button and release it when the engine starts.
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If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place the ignition in the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the Extended Park Starting procedure.
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If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat the procedure.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
AFTER STARTING — WARMING UP THE ENGINE
Proceed as follows:
Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a reduced RPM, without accelerating suddenly.
It is recommended to wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge starts to rise for maximum performance.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To shut off the engine with a vehicle speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), you must push and hold the ignition or push the START/STOP button three times consecutively within a few seconds. The engine will shut down, and the ignition will be placed in the RUN position.
Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Key (Keyless Enter ‘n Go™)
Turning off the car (cycle the ignition from the RUN position to the OFF position), the power supply to the accessories are maintained for a period of three minutes.
Note:
If the vehicle fails to shut off using the ignition .
Opening the driver side door with the ignition in RUN will sound a short chime that reminds the driver to place the ignition to OFF.
When the ignition is in the OFF position, the window switches remain active for three minutes. Opening a front door will cancel this function.
After severe driving, idle the engine to allow the temperature inside the engine compartment to cool before shutting off the engine.
TURBOCHARGER “COOL DOWN” — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool the turbocharger after the engine is shut off. Depending on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the pump will run for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger. Although the pump is rubber-mounted for quiet operation, it is normal to hear it running during this time.
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