Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: ■ Before refueling the vehicle Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed ...

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the k ...

See also:

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. When the OBD system de ...

If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow: Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an ...

Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. ...