Owner`s manual

CAUTION
Do not keep starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the
engine does not start right away,
turn the key off and wait 3 to 4
seconds before trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully dis-
connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.
PUSH STARTING
CAUTION
O
Automatic transmission models
cannot be started by pushing.
This may cause transmission
damage.
O
Three-way catalyst equipped
models should not be started by
pushing since the three-way cata-
lyst may be damaged.
O
Never try to start the vehicle by
towing it; when the engine starts,
the forward surge could cause the
vehicle to collide with the tow
vehicle.
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVER-
HEATS
If your vehicle is overheating indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading, or
if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
abnormal noise, etc., take the following steps:
WARNING
O
Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause a vehicle fire.
O
To avoid the danger of being
burned, never remove the radia-
tor cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator cap is
removed, pressurized hot water
will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
5-9
Z 96.12.20/ X