Starting Procedure1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal,turn the ignition to START. When the enginestarts, let go of the key. The idle speed will slowdown as the engine warms. Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it. Operate the engineand transmission gently to allow the oil to warmup and lubricate all moving parts.The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled CrankingSystem. This feature assists in starting the engineand protects components. If the ignition key isturned to the START position, and then releasedwhen the engine begins cranking, the engine willcontinue cranking for a few seconds or until thevehicle starts. If the engine does not start and thekey is held in START, cranking will be stoppedafter 15 seconds to prevent cranking motordamage. To prevent gear damage, this system alsoprevents cranking if the engine is already running.Engine cranking can be stopped by turning theignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY orLOCK/OFF position.Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods oftime, by returning the key to the START positionimmediately after cranking has ended, can overheatand damage the cranking motor, and drain thebattery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try,to let the cranking motor cool down.2. If the engine does not start after 5‐10 seconds,especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or−18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and holding it there as you hold the key inSTART for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait atleast 15 seconds between each try, to allow thecranking motor to cool down. When the enginestarts, let go of the key and accelerator. If thevehicle starts briefly but then stops again, repeatthese steps. This clears the extra gasoline from theengine. Do not race the engine immediately afterstarting it. Operate the engine and transmissiongently until the oil warms up and lubricates allmoving parts.Notice: The engine is designed to work with theelectronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical partsor accessories, you could change the way theengine operates. Before adding electricalequipment, check with your dealer. If you do not,the engine might not perform properly. Anyresulting damage would not be covered by thevehicle warranty.3-25InformationProvidedby:
