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STARTING AND DRIVING BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. 2 Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Lock all doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. Remember to check that the service reminder indicators function when turning the key to "ON", and check the fuel gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel. IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING LOCK "START" - Starter motor on. The key will return to the "ON" position when released. For starting tips, see page 132. "ON" - Engine on and all accessories on. This is the normal driving position. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is not running. The battery will discharge and the electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system could be damaged. "ACC" - Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off. 130

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STARTING AND DRIVING
130
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1.
Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2
Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint
height and steering wheel angle.
3.
Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4.
Lock all doors.
5.
Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators
function when turning the key to “ON”, and check the fuel
gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel.
IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING
LOCK
“START” – Starter motor on.
The key will return to the
“ON” position when released.
For starting tips, see page 132.
“ON” – Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position if the
engine is not running.
The battery will discharge
and
the
electronic
ignition
system/distributor
ignition system could be damaged.
“ACC” – Accessories such as the radio operate, but the
engine is off.