P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions.
Manual Transmission: Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). Depress the clutch pedal to the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
Depress the brake pedal and the clutch pedal (if so equipped) and push the ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and release the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal with the ignition switch in any position.
Push the ignition switch to the ON position to start cranking the engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by pushing the ignition switch to LOCK. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by depressing the brake pedal and pushing the push-button ignition switch to start the engine. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the starter could be damaged.
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to start.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no-start conditions such as:
Compression pressure
Inspection
Warm up the engine to full operating temperature.
Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-143, "Work Procedure".
Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-46,
"Exploded View".
Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT). ...
Drive belt
Automatic tensioner
Generator
Water pump
Air conditioner compressor
Crankshaft pully
WARNINGBe sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
Visually inspect the belt for signs of ...
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1. OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOM
Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the
conditions and environment under
which the malfunction occurred.
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2. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Check the malfunction on the ...