A vehicle with keyless drive can also be started with the ignition key (if, for example, the battery in the keyless drive
remote control is weak). To do so:
1. Press the catch on the side of the start control (see the illustration).
2. Pull the keyless drive start control out of the ignition switch.
3. Insert the remote control into the ignition switch and turn it to position III to start the engine. See also page 140
for
complete starting information.
143 06 Starting and driving
Manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission (option on certain models)
Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1.
Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be followed.
Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.
1Clutch interlock
The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start your car. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be possible to start the engine.
Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed transmission
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Rear window defroster84
Rearview mirror68, 69
Recalls, child restraints41
Recirculation (climate system)83
Refueling136, 137, 138
Registering child restraints41
Remote control112
approach lighting113
functions113
key blade115
replacing the battery113
Reporting safety defects
Canada13
USA12
Retractable hard top94 - 99
Roadside assistance263
Roll-over protection system28
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Safety defects, reporting
Canada13
USA12
Seat belts14
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor32
reminder16
reminder light51
use during pregnancy15
Seats90 - 93
front91
Service locking117
Shiftlock6, 140
override146
Side impact protection airbags24
Sirius satellite radio241, 242, 243
Ski hatch109
Snow chains180
Snow tires180
Sound settings235
Spare tire183
Stability system149, 150
Start inhibitor112, 140
Starting the engine140
Steering wheel
adjustment64
keypad235
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