SECTION 3 – 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three-way catalytic converter104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine exhaust caution
105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine
105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch with steering lock106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control11 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system11 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators11 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of tires11 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND DRIVING
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IGNITION SWITCH WITH
STEERING LOCK
“START” − Starter motor on. The ignition key will return to
the “ON” position when released.
For starting tips, see page 107.
“ON” − Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position
NOTICE:
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position if the engine is
not running. The battery will discharge and the
electronic ignition system / distributor ignition system
could be damaged.
“ACC” − Accessories such as the radio operate, but the
engine is off.
If you leave the key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” positron and open
the driver’s door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key.
“LOCK” − Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked.
The ignition key can be removed only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn it from “ACC” to the “LOCK”
position. The selector lever must be put in the “P” position
before turning the key to the “LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the
“LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while
turning the key gently.
If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the
vehicle is in motion, turn the key only to “ACC”.
