Driving
tank will improve cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on (Ed85) ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture
of the two.
Iftheenginefailstostartusingtheprecedinginstructions
1.
2.
3.
Press the accelerator pedal 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor and hold.
Turn the key to START position.
When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.
4.
5.
gearshift lever in gear and release the parking brake. Slowly release the
brake pedal and drive away in a normal manner.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat steps one through three.
After the engine starts, hold your foot on the brake pedal, put the
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster
system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly
recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23° C
(-10
° F) or below.
For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting
the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm
the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the
vehicle.
To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)
adapters.
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust
fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle,
have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do
not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and
could kill you.
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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