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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StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off by ...

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
The Keyless Access System transmitter will work up to 60m (195 ft) away. The Keyless Access System locks and unlocks the doors and trunk without pressing the buttons on the keyless access t ...

Towing with a Stability Control System
When towing, the sound of the stability control system might be heard. The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer, which mainly occurs during cornering. This is nor ...