8-19Starting the GasolineEnginePlace the transmission in the propergear by moving the shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart theengine when the vehicle is alreadymoving, use N (Neutral).Notice: Do not try to shift toP (Park) if the vehicle is moving. Ifyou do, you could damage thetransmission. Shift to P (Park)only when the vehicle is stopped.The keyless access transmitter mustbe inside the vehicle for the ignitionto work.Cell phone chargers can interferewith the operation of the KeylessAccess System. Battery chargersshould not be plugged in whenstarting or turning off the engine.To start the vehicle:Starting Procedure1. With the brake pedal applied,press the START button locatedon the instrument panel. SeeIgnition Positions on page 8-17.2. When the engine beginscranking, let go of the button andthe engine cranks automaticallyuntil it starts.If the transmitter is not in thevehicle or something is interferingwith the transmitter, the DriverInformation Center (DIC) willdisplay No Remote Detected.See Driver Information Center(DIC) on page 4-31 for moreinformation.If the battery in the keylessaccess transmitter needsreplacing, the DIC displaysReplace Battery In Remote Key.The vehicle can still be driven.See Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation onpage 1-3 for more information.3. Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it.Operate the engine andtransmission gently until the oilwarms up and lubricates allmoving parts.4. If the engine does not start andno DIC message is displayed,wait 15 seconds before tryingagain to let the cranking motorcool down.If the engine does not start after5-10 seconds, especially in verycold weather (below−18°C or 0°F), it could be floodedwith too much gasoline. Trypushing the accelerator pedal allthe way to the floor whilecranking for up to 15 seconds.srx.book Page 19 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
