Owner`s manual

washer fluid as frequently as possible, at
least whenever you refuel.
O Check to be sure that all windows and light
lenses are clean.
O Visually inspect tires for condition. Also
check tire pressure.
O Lock all doors.
O Position seat and adjust head restraints.
O Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
O Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
O Check the operation of warning lights
when key is turned to the ON (3) position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the automatic transmission select
lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). (P pre-
ferred.)
NOTE:
The selector lever cannot be moved out
of P and into any of the other gear po-
sitions if the ignition key is turned to
LOCK or if the key is removed from the
switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the selector lever isin oneof thedriving
positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning theignition
keytoSTART.Releasethekeywhen theen-
gine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
— If the engine is very hard to start
in extremelycold or hot weather, de-
press the accelerator pedal and hold
it to help start the engine.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the en-
gine does not start, turn the key off
and wait 10 seconds before cranking
again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially
in cold weather.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission
STARTING AND DRIVING
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