Owner's Manual

With Tip Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the

⬙Normal Starting⬙, “Extreme Cold Weather⬙ and ⬙Ex-

tended Park Starting⬙ procedures, it may be flooded. To

clear any excess fuel, press the accelerator pedal all the

way to the floor and hold it. Then, cycle the ignition

switch to the START position and release it as soon as the

starter engages. The starter motor will disengage auto-

matically in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the

accelerator pedal, cycle the ignition to the LOCK posi-

tion, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal

Starting” procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15

seconds before trying again.

After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will

decrease as the engine warms up.

STOP/START SYSTEM — 2.4L ENGINE

The Stop/Start function is developed to save fuel and

reduce emissions. The system will stop the engine auto-

matically during a vehicle stop if the required conditions

are met. Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the

accelerator pedal on an automatic transmission will start

the engine.

Automatic Mode

The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal

customer engine start. It will remain in STOP/START

NOT READY until you drive forward with a vehicle

speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). At that time, the

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