Starting the Engine

Place the transmission in the proper gear.

If the vehicle has the keyless access system, the keyless access transmitter must be authenticated in order for the ignition control knob to turn. The transmitter can be authenticated either by putting your foot on the brake pedal or by pushing the ignition control knob in.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the ...

Manual Transmission
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to operate the manual transmission. CTS CT ...

Starting the Engine
When first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed will be elevated to allow the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to quickly reach operating temperature. After approximat ...