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.

See also:

Battery
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overvi ...

Hydraulic Power Steering
Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid  . If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power s ...

Headlamp Washer
For vehicles with headlamp washers they clear debris from the headlamp lenses. The headlamp washers are beneath the headlamps. Press the washer button at the end of the windshield wiper le ...