Operation Manual

ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions –
With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In
PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to
an ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC,
RUN and START. To change the ignition switch posi-
tions without starting the vehicle and use the accesso-
ries follow these steps.
• Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
change the ignition switch to the ACC position
(EVIC will display “ACC”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second
time to change the ignition switch to the RUN
position (EVIC will display “RUN”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position
(EVIC will display “OFF”).
EXTREME COLD WEATHER (BELOW
−29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use
of an externally powered electric engine block heater
(available from your authorized dealer) is
recommended.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable
liquids into the throttle body air inlet
opening in an attempt to start the vehicle.This
could result in a flash fire causing serious per-
sonal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Vehicles equipped with an auto-
matic transmission cannot be started this way.
Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con-
verter 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. Refer to
“Jump Starting” in “In An Emergency” for further
information.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather" proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release
the ENGINE START/STOP button once . The starter
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