Starter Switch Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the
vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
See Parking Brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.
See also:
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For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly
when the engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working
nor ...
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This section is only for people of adult size.
There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are
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