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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SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light may also display on the instrument panel cl ...

Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. ...

SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there has been a problem detected with the StabiliTrak® system. The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. If this message come ...