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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Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers and/or rear wiper. With Rainsense, if the transmission is in N (Ne ...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Ca ...

Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. When it is safe to lift the hood: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of View) B. Coolant Surge Tank and ...