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 ...

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How to start the engine
—Cranking hold function Once you turn the ignition key to “START” position and release it, the cranking hold function continues to crank the engine in “ON” position until it starts. Th ...

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the ve ...

Does your vehicle need repairing?
Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are as follows: Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging Appreciable loss ...