Starting the engine
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
The starter should not be operated for more than 10-second intervals. Waiting a 10 to 15 seconds between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
⚠ WARNING!
● When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
● Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
● Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
● Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Start the engine with the transmission in the PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting into any driving range.
NOTE:
● This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be pressed to shift out of PARK.
● Starting the vehicle in NEUTRAL is not possible unless the Manual Park Release has been activated.
TIP START FEATURE
Do not press the accelerator. Place the ignition switch briefly to the START position and release it. The starter motor will continue to run and will automatically disengage when the engine is running.
AUTOPARK
AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in placing the vehicle in PARK should the situations on the following pages occur. It is a back up system and should not be relied upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.
The conditions under which AutoPark will engage are outlined on the following pages.
⚠ WARNING!
● Driver inattention could lead to failure to place the vehicle in PARK. ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in PARK by verifying that a solid (not blinking) “P” is indicated in the instrument cluster display and near the gear selector. If the "P" indicator is blinking, your vehicle is not in PARK. As an added precaution, always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.
● AutoPark is a supplemental feature. It is not designed to replace the need to shift your vehicle into PARK. It is a back up system and should not be relied upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off the engine, the vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:
● Vehicle is equipped with a rotary gear selector and an 8-speed transmission
● Vehicle is not in PARK
● Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less
● Ignition is switched from ON/RUN to ACC
NOTE:
For Keyless Enter ’n Go™ equipped vehicles, the engine will turn off and the ignition switch will change to ACC position. After 30 minutes the ignition switches to OFF automatically, unless the driver turns the ignition switch OFF.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:
● Vehicle is equipped with a rotary gear selector and an 8-speed transmission
● Vehicle is not in PARK
● Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less
● Driver’s seat belt is unbuckled
● Driver’s door is ajar
● Brake pedal is not pressed
The message “AutoPark Engaged Shift to P then Shift to Gear” will display in the instrument cluster.
NOTE:
In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be displayed in the instrument cluster, causing the “AutoPark Engaged Shift to P then Shift to Gear” to not be seen. In these cases, the gear selector must be returned to “P” to select desired gear.
If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage ONLY when vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less.
The message “Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to P” will be displayed in the instrument cluster if vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h).
⚠ WARNING!
If vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h), the transmission will default to NEUTRAL until the vehicle speed drops below 1.2 mph(1.9 km/h). A vehicle left in the NEUTRAL position can roll. As an added precaution, always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.
4WD LOW — If Equipped
AutoPark will be disabled when operating the vehicle in 4WD LOW.
The message “AutoPark Disabled” will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Additional customer warnings will be given when all of these conditions are met:
● Vehicle is not in PARK
● Driver’s door is ajar
● Vehicle is in 4WD LOW range
The message “AutoPark Not Engaged” will be displayed in the instrument cluster. A warning chime will continue until you shift the vehicle into PARK or the driver’s door is closed.
ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in PARK by looking for the "P" in the instrument cluster display and near the gear selector. As an added precaution, always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” procedure and has not experienced an extended parking condition (i.e., parked for more than 30 days), it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while the engine is cranking. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
⚠ WARNING!
● Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury.
● Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
● If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly ⇒ page.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
but not have enough power to continue running when the ignition key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the ignition key once the engine is running smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after a 10 second period of engine cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION (BELOW –22°F OR −30°C)..
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, the use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from an authorized dealer) is recommended.
AFTER STARTING
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will decrease as the engine warms up.