Starting the EngineMove the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).To restart when you are already moving, useNEUTRAL (N).Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if yourvehicle is moving. If you do, you coulddamage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)only when your vehicle is stopped.The keyless access transmitter must be inside thevehicle for the ignition to work.Cell phone chargers can interfere with theoperation of the Keyless Access System. Batterychargers should not be plugged in when startingor turning off the engine.To start you vehicle, do the following:1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press theSTART button located on the instrument panel.If there is not a keyless access transmitter inthe vehicle or if there is something causinginterference with it, the DIC will displayNO FOBS DETECTED. See DIC Warningsand Messages on page 264 for moreinformation.2. When the engine begins cranking, let go ofthe button and the engine cranks automaticallyuntil it starts. If the battery in the keylessaccess transmitter is weak, the DIC displaysKEY FOB BATTERY LOW. You can stilldrive the vehicle.See “Battery Replacement” under KeylessAccess System Operation on page 88for more information. If the fob battery isdead, you need to insert the fob into the fobslot to enable engine starting. See “NoFobs Detected” under DIC Warnings andMessages on page 264.3. Do not race the engine immediately afterstarting it. Operate the engine and transmissiongently until the oil warms up and lubricates allmoving parts.4. If the engine does not start and no DICmessage is displayed, wait 15 secondsbefore trying again to let the cranking motorcool down.113
