Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position - that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.

1. Turn your ignition key to ON.

Observe the wait to start light.

2. As soon as the wait to start light goes off, immediately turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key.

Notice: Holding the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause the battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage the starter motor.

Notice: If the wait to start indicator stays on after starting your vehicle, your vehicle may not run properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

3. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, turn the ignition key to Lock. Wait one minute for the starter to cool, then try the same steps again.

When your engine is cold, let it run for a few minutes before you move your vehicle. This lets oil pressure build up. Your engine will sound louder when it is cold.

Notice: If you are not in an idling vehicle and the engine overheats, you would not be there to see the overheated engine indication. This could damage the vehicle. Do not let the engine run when you are not in the vehicle.

The following tips will help you get good starting in cold weather.

Use the recommended engine oil when the outside temperature drops below freezing. See Engine Oil . When the outside temperature drops below 0°F (-18°C), use of the engine coolant heater is recommended.

See Engine Coolant Heater .

See What Fuel to Use for information on what fuel to use in cold weather.

If your vehicle has this feature, the manual high idle button is located in the instrument panel. See Instrument Panel Overview for more information.

This system can be used to increase your engine idle speed whenever the following conditions are met:

The manual high idle feature is activated by pressing the button on the instrument panel. When the switch is pressed again, or any of the previous conditions are not met, manual high idle will be deactivated.

If you are not out of fuel, and your engine will not start, do this:

Turn your ignition key to ON. Immediately after the wait to start light goes off, turn the ignition key to START.

If the light does not go off, wait a few seconds, then try starting your engine again. And, see your dealer as soon as you can for a starting system check.

If the light comes on and then goes off and you know your batteries are charged, but your engine still will not start, your vehicle needs service.

If the light does not come on when the engine is cold, your vehicle needs service.

If your batteries do not have enough charge to start your engine, see Battery for more information.

Be sure you have the right oil for your engine, and that you have changed the oil at the proper times. If you use the wrong oil, your engine may be harder to start.

See Engine Oil for more information.

Be sure you are using the proper fuel for existing weather conditions. See What Fuel to Use .

If the engine starts, runs a short time, then stops, your vehicle needs service.

Caution: Do not use gasoline or starting aids, such as ether, in the air intake. They could damage the engine. There could also be a fire, which could cause serious personal injury.