P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions.
Manual Transmission: Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). Depress the clutch pedal to the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
Depress the brake pedal and the clutch pedal (if so equipped) and push the ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and release the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal with the ignition switch in any position.
Push the ignition switch to the ON position to start cranking the engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by pushing the ignition switch to LOCK. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by depressing the brake pedal and pushing the push-button ignition switch to start the engine. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the starter could be damaged.
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to start.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no-start conditions such as:
Front fog lamp circuit
Description
The ipdm e/r (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the
front fog lamp relay based on
inputs from the bcm over the can communication lines. When the front fog lamp
relay is energized, power
flows from the front fog lamp relay in the ipdm e/r to the front fog ...
Rear door
Door assembly
DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
Use two people when removing or installing the rear door assembly
due to its heavy weight.
When removing and installing rear door assembly, support rear door
with a suitable tool.
REMOVAL
Remove rear do ...
Service
Never use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless
instructed to in this Service Manual.
Before servicing the SRS, turn power switch OFF, disconnect battery
negative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is stil ...