Acura TLX (2021 year). Manual in english — page 37

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If a Tire Goes Flat

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Changing a Flat Tire

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If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers),

Tire

Pressure Monitor System Problem. Check Tire Pressure. See Your Dealer.

will

appear on the multi-information display and the indicator will start blinking for a
short time and then stay on; however, this is normal and is no cause for concern.

If you replace the tire with a full-size tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).

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TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire

1

TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire

The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.

Use the TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.

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Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Starter condition

Checklist

Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.

The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.

Check for a message on the multi-information display.

●

If the

To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button

message appears

2

If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak

P. 591

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Make sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.

2

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

P. 144

Check the brightness of the interior lights.

Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.

●

If the interior lights do not come on at all

2

Battery

P. 553

●

If the interior lights come on normally

2

Fuses

P. 605

The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.

There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.

Review the engine start procedure.

Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.

2

Starting the Engine

P. 372

Check the immobilizer system indicator.

When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.

2

Immobilizer System

P. 137

Check the fuel level.

There should be enough fuel in the tank.

2

Fuel Gauge

P. 97

Check the fuse.

Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

P. 611

If the problem continues:

2

Emergency Towing

P. 612

1

Checking the Engine

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.

2

If the Battery Is Dead

P. 593

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Engine Does Not Start

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If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak

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If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak

If the beeper sounds, the

To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button

message

appears on the multi-information display, the

ENGINE START/STOP

button flashes,

and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows:

1.

Touch the center of the

ENGINE START/

STOP

button with the

A

logo on the keyless

access remote while the

ENGINE START/

STOP

button is flashing.

The buttons on the keyless access remote
should be facing you.

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The

ENGINE START/STOP

button

flashes for about 30 seconds.

2.

Depress the brake pedal and press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button within 10

seconds after the beeper sounds and the

ENGINE START/STOP

button changes

from flashing to on.

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If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Engine Does Not Start

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Emergency Engine Stop

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Emergency Engine Stop

The

ENGINE START/STOP

button may be used to stop the engine due to an

emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:

•

Press and hold the

ENGINE START/STOP

button for about two seconds.

•

Firmly press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button three times.

The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The gear position automatically changes to

(

P

after the vehicle comes to a complete

stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.

1

Emergency Engine Stop

Do not press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while

driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine
to be turned off.
If you press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while

driving, the beeper sounds.

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If the Battery Is Dead

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.

1.

Open the cover of the Jump start box.

2.

Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s jump start box

+

terminal as

shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.

3.

Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery

+

terminal.

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Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

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When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.

4.

Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery

-

terminal.

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Jump Starting Procedure

1

If the Battery Is Dead

Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.

Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.

You cannot use the terminals to jump start another
vehicle or to charge the 12-volt battery.

3

WARNING

A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.

Cover

Booster Battery

Jump Start Box

+

Terminal

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If the Battery Is Dead

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5.

Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the GND terminal as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.

6.

If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.

7.

Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order.

1.

Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.

2.

Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery

-

terminal.

3.

Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s jump start box

+

terminal.

4.

Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery

+

terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

1

If the Battery Is Dead

The vehicle stability assist

TM

(VSA

®

) system, vehicle

stability assist

TM

(VSA

®

) OFF, adaptive cruise control

(ACC) with low speed follow, and safety support
indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the multi-information display when you
set the power mode to ON after reconnecting a
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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What to Do After the Engine Starts

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:

•

The temperature gauge pointer is at the

mark or the engine suddenly loses

power.

•

The

Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.

message appears on the multi-information display.

•

Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

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First thing to do

1.

Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.

2.

Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.

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No steam or spray present

: Keep the engine running and open the hood.

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Steam or spray is present

: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.

Then, open the hood.

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How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the

mark may damage the engine.

Continuing to drive with the

Engine Temperature

Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.

message on the multi-information display may
damage the engine.

3

WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.

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Overheating

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How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

1.

Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.

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If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.

2.

Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.

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If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the

MAX

mark.

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If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.

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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.

1

How to Handle Overheating

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.

3

WARNING

Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.

MAX

MIN

Reserve Tank

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

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Reasons for the warning to appear

Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the warning
appears

1.

Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.

2.

If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1.

Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.

2.

Open the hood and check the oil level.

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Add oil as necessary.

2

Oil Check

P. 531

3.

Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.

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The warning disappears: Start driving
again.

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The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.

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If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the charging system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

If the Slow Down! Reduced Stopping Power
Warning Appears

■

Reasons for the warning to appear

Appears when braking ability is reduced.

■

What to do as soon as the warning
appears

Slow down and drive carefully. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

If the charging system warning or battery indicator
illuminate and there is a rotten egg smell in the
vehicle, roll down the windows to prevent
accumulation of gasses in the vehicle.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

•

Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.

•

Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

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The brake fluid is low.

•

There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.

•

If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.

•

If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

•

There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

■

What to do when the indicator blinks

•

Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.

If the brake system indicator (red) and

ABS

indicator

come on simultaneously, the electronic brake
distribution system is not working. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) blinks at the same
time when the Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

P. 602

If you repeatedly operate the electric parking brake in
a short period of time, the brake stops operating to
prevent heating of the system and the indicator
blinks.
It returns to its original state in approximately 1
minute.

U.S.

Canada

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

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If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

•

Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.

•

If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically.

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Parking Brake

P. 483

•

If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.

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Prevents the vehicle from moving gear position to

(

P

.

•

If only the brake system indicator (red) is turned off, avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

1

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.

If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS,
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
If the compact spare tire

*

is installed, the indicator will either come on or

it will first blink for about one minute, then stay on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the compact spare tire

*

causes the indicator to come on, change the

tire to a full-size tire.

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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire

*

causes the indicator to first blink, and then stay on, change

the tire to a full-size tire. The indicator goes off after driving for a few
miles (kilometers).

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pressure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while you adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:

Below recommended pressure:

The beeper

sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.

At recommended pressure:

The beeper sounds

and exterior lights flash rapidly for three seconds with
five seconds intervals.

Above recommended pressure:

The beeper

sounds and lights flash twice every two seconds.

* Not available on all models

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

The transmission is malfunctioning.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

•

Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.

•

Put the transmission into

(

N

after starting

the engine.

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Check if the

(

N

position in the

instrument panel and the indicator on
the

(

N

button light/blink.

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The engine cannot be turned on unless
the parking brake is set.

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Starting the Engine

P. 372

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message

You may not be able to start the engine.

Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.

2

Emergency Towing

P. 612