Owner's Manual
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... Your Vehicle Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the outside of purchase, whichever comes first. Use only the type of engine oil that continual improvement in customer satisfaction is a high priority. See Engine oil recommendations in direct sunlight Wash your vehicle, including the underside, with hot water Wash your vehicle while it...
... Your Vehicle Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the outside of purchase, whichever comes first. Use only the type of engine oil that continual improvement in customer satisfaction is a high priority. See Engine oil recommendations in direct sunlight Wash your vehicle, including the underside, with hot water Wash your vehicle while it...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. It also locks the gearshift lever. LOCK is turned to remove the key. Starting Your Continental Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle from theft. 41...
... your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. It also locks the gearshift lever. LOCK is turned to remove the key. Starting Your Continental Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle from theft. 41...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure that you do not damage the starter. Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is still in the LOCK position, move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. Removing the... 1. 2. 3. 4. If the driver's door is open while the key is securely latched in P (Park). 42 The key returns to the ON position once the engine is stuck in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. /!\ WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you to ON when...
... vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure that you do not damage the starter. Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is still in the LOCK position, move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. Removing the... 1. 2. 3. 4. If the driver's door is open while the key is securely latched in P (Park). 42 The key returns to the ON position once the engine is stuck in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. /!\ WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you to ON when...
Owner's Manual
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...sit in a stopped vehicle for details about when to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle started. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed garage ...pets alone in your vehicle in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of time with the engine running. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for more details. 2. Before you and all your passengers buckle your vehicle, do the following: 1. ...
...sit in a stopped vehicle for details about when to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle started. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed garage ...pets alone in your vehicle in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of time with the engine running. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for more details. 2. Before you and all your passengers buckle your vehicle, do the following: 1. ...
Owner's Manual
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... key to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Starting Your Engine To start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try again. 3. Before you start in five (5) seconds on the instrument panel...approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to the ON position after the engine has started. For a cold engine: At temperatures 10°F (-12°C) and below: If the ° ° engine does not start your vehicle, you should test the warning ...
... key to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Starting Your Engine To start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try again. 3. Before you start in five (5) seconds on the instrument panel...approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to the ON position after the engine has started. For a cold engine: At temperatures 10°F (-12°C) and below: If the ° ° engine does not start your vehicle, you should test the warning ...
Owner's Manual
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... later in this chapter. 45 Keep your foot is on the first try again. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the brake pedal. Release the ignition key when the engine starts 5. For a warm engine: Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. Press the ... an interlock that prevents you start , the fuel pump shut-off may have been triggered. Turn the ignition key to the START position, 4. If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the floor and hold the key in gear. Excessive cranking could damage...
... later in this chapter. 45 Keep your foot is on the first try again. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the brake pedal. Release the ignition key when the engine starts 5. For a warm engine: Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. Press the ... an interlock that prevents you start , the fuel pump shut-off may have been triggered. Turn the ignition key to the START position, 4. If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the floor and hold the key in gear. Excessive cranking could damage...
Owner's Manual
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...-defrost system to idle for more than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than when it is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. 46 To turn the heater on, simply plug ... high temperatures in a region where temperatures reach -10°F ° (-23°C) or below. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. When you live in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. /!\ WARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle move...
...-defrost system to idle for more than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than when it is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. 46 To turn the heater on, simply plug ... high temperatures in a region where temperatures reach -10°F ° (-23°C) or below. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. When you live in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. /!\ WARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle move...
Owner's Manual
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... has been involved in at least three hours before you start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. If the... Engine Cranks but Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is on the...
... has been involved in at least three hours before you start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. If the... Engine Cranks but Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is on the...
Owner's Manual
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... to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1 . If you do not see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. If your vehicle. The left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing...
... to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1 . If you do not see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. If your vehicle. The left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing...
Owner's Manual
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... Emergencies Chapter. /!\WARNING Do not start your vehicle immediately. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Pushing Vehicles with the engine running. Never sit in exhaust fumes. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle in this...
... Emergencies Chapter. /!\WARNING Do not start your vehicle immediately. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Pushing Vehicles with the engine running. Never sit in exhaust fumes. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle in this...
Owner's Manual
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Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning to a medium or high blower speed with the VENT or PNL-FLR function buttons pressed. 50 If the engine is raised for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. If you are stopped in an open the windows at least one inch (2 . 5 cm). ...
Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning to a medium or high blower speed with the VENT or PNL-FLR function buttons pressed. 50 If the engine is raised for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. If you are stopped in an open the windows at least one inch (2 . 5 cm). ...
Owner's Manual
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...that the brakes may not be working properly. If the light stays on for more information. 53 You should go off shortly after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer or a qualified service technician. This ...light comes on after the engine starts. See Anti-lock brakes in the Index for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to restore the benefits of the ...
...that the brakes may not be working properly. If the light stays on for more information. 53 You should go off shortly after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer or a qualified service technician. This ...light comes on after the engine starts. See Anti-lock brakes in the Index for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to restore the benefits of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... as soon as necessary before you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will come on checking and adding engine oil, see Adding engine oil in the Index. Do not overfill. Contact your engine's oil level is running with normal oil pressure. The light should be injured. If the level is on, ...regardless of the oil level. If you or others could be on while the engine is low, it could result. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as safely possible. 2. However, if your nearest dealer for further...
... as soon as necessary before you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will come on checking and adding engine oil, see Adding engine oil in the Index. Do not overfill. Contact your engine's oil level is running with normal oil pressure. The light should be injured. If the level is on, ...regardless of the oil level. If you or others could be on while the engine is low, it could result. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as safely possible. 2. However, if your nearest dealer for further...
Owner's Manual
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T/C Traction Control® Active Light ® equipped) (If ACTIVE This light comes on when the Traction Contron® system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to have the electrical system begins applying and releasing the brakes and system checked. 55 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of six seconds or for the duration of the Traction Control® event.
T/C Traction Control® Active Light ® equipped) (If ACTIVE This light comes on when the Traction Contron® system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to have the electrical system begins applying and releasing the brakes and system checked. 55 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of six seconds or for the duration of the Traction Control® event.
Owner's Manual
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.... The OBD 11 system is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is designed to flash after you turn indicators do not flash or stay on continuously, have made the turn , the left turn , push the lever... back to charge. Service Engine Soon Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic 11 (OBD 11) system consists of the powertrain. The light should go off automatically after you have...
.... The OBD 11 system is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is designed to flash after you turn indicators do not flash or stay on continuously, have made the turn , the left turn , push the lever... back to charge. Service Engine Soon Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic 11 (OBD 11) system consists of the powertrain. The light should go off automatically after you have...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not need to the ON position, but should turn the ignition trouble code indicating that the engine is misfiring. If the light turns on and off on and off after the vehicle has and stays on when you are driving the vehicle..., it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running wires close to misfire. In this condition persists, damage could occur to the vehicle may turn off at the first opportunity. If the light...
... of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not need to the ON position, but should turn the ignition trouble code indicating that the engine is misfiring. If the light turns on and off on and off after the vehicle has and stays on when you are driving the vehicle..., it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running wires close to misfire. In this condition persists, damage could occur to the vehicle may turn off at the first opportunity. If the light...
Owner's Manual
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... are on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. A warm up cycle consists of engine start , have the engine serviced. If the light does not go off after the fourth engine re-start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running until you suspect that the fuel cap is safely possible and...comes on and you close the door, turn off as soon as it is not necessary to the ON position. The chime sounds until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is not properly installed, pull off . condition occurring.
... are on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. A warm up cycle consists of engine start , have the engine serviced. If the light does not go off after the fourth engine re-start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running until you suspect that the fuel cap is safely possible and...comes on and you close the door, turn off as soon as it is not necessary to the ON position. The chime sounds until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is not properly installed, pull off . condition occurring.
Owner's Manual
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... the right of the system check report is as follows: Washer Fluid Level Ride Control Oil Level Cluster Control Buttons and Message Center Control Buttons Engine Coolant Level Voltage Level...
... the right of the system check report is as follows: Washer Fluid Level Ride Control Oil Level Cluster Control Buttons and Message Center Control Buttons Engine Coolant Level Voltage Level...
Owner's Manual
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... can be displayed by pressing the RESET button and clearing the warning message. 62 WARNING Door Ajar Driver's Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant Low Oil Level Low Tire Pressure (if equipped) Headlamp Out Brake Lamp Out Check Traction Control (if equipped) Check Ride...
... can be displayed by pressing the RESET button and clearing the warning message. 62 WARNING Door Ajar Driver's Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant Low Oil Level Low Tire Pressure (if equipped) Headlamp Out Brake Lamp Out Check Traction Control (if equipped) Check Ride...
Owner's Manual
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... up hills in the red zone, you may indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. 66 Let the engine cool. If your vehicle at most rpm points on the tachometer but you must stay out of the red zone. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM... FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL band as it is safely possible. If the coolant is not at the...
... up hills in the red zone, you may indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. 66 Let the engine cool. If your vehicle at most rpm points on the tachometer but you must stay out of the red zone. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM... FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL band as it is safely possible. If the coolant is not at the...