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Nissan Versa (2022 year). Manual in english - page 13

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

•

If electrical wiring or other cable con-

WARNING

nections must pass to a trailer

•

Do not leave children or adults who

through the seal on the trunk lid or

would normally require the assis-

•

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they

the body, follow the manufacturer's

tance of others alone in your vehicle.

contain colorless and odorless car-

recommendation to prevent carbon

Pets should also not be left alone.

bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is

monoxide entry into the vehicle.

They could accidentally injure them-

dangerous. It can cause uncon-

•

The exhaust system and body should

selves or others through inadvertent

sciousness or death.

be inspected by a qualified mechanic

operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,

•

If you suspect that exhaust fumes

whenever:

sunny days, temperatures in a closed

are entering the vehicle, drive with all

a.

The vehicle is raised for service.

vehicle could quickly become high

windows fully open, and have the ve-

enough to cause severe or possibly

b.

You suspect that exhaust fumes

hicle inspected immediately.

fatal injuries to people or animals.

are entering into the passenger

•

Do not run the engine in closed

compartment.

•

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-

spaces such as a garage.

vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not

c.

You notice a change in the sound

•

Do not park the vehicle with the en-

place cargo higher than the seat-

of the exhaust system.

gine running for any extended length

backs. In a sudden stop or collision,

d.

You have had an accident involv-

of time.

unsecured cargo could cause per-

ing damage to the exhaust sys-

•

Keep the rear vent windows, doors

sonal injury.

tem, underbody, or rear of the

and trunk lids (if so equipped) closed

•

Closely supervise children when they

vehicle.

while driving, otherwise exhaust

are around cars to prevent them

gases could be drawn into the pas-

from playing and becoming locked in

senger compartment. If you must

the trunk where they could be seri-

drive with one of these open, follow

ously injured. Keep the car locked,

these precautions:

with the rear seatback and trunk lid

1. Open all the windows.

securely latched when not in use, and

prevent children’s access to car keys.

2. Turn the air recirculation mode off

and set the fan speed control to

the highest level to circulate the

air.

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Starting and driving

THREE-WAY CATALYST

placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

•

Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-

should determine the proper tire inflation

The three-way catalyst is an emission con-

tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or

pressure for those tires.)

trol device installed in the exhaust system.

electrical systems can cause overrich

Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst

fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

are burned at high temperatures to help

causing it to overheat. Do not keep

has been equipped with a Tire Pressure

reduce pollutants.

driving if the engine misfires, or if no-

Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates

ticeable loss of performance or other

a low tire pressure telltale when one or

WARNING

unusual operating conditions are de-

more of your tires is significantly under-

tected. Have the vehicle inspected

inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire

•

The exhaust gas and the exhaust

promptly. It is recommended that

pressure telltale illuminates, you should

system are very hot. Keep people,

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

stop and check your tires as soon as pos-

animals or flammable materials

service.

sible, and inflate them to the proper pres-

away from the exhaust system

•

Avoid driving with an extremely low

sure. Driving on a significantly under-

components.

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and

•

Do not stop or park the vehicle over

cause the engine to misfire, damag-

can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also

flammable materials such as dry

ing the three-way catalyst.

reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,

grass, waste paper or rags. They may

and may affect the vehicle’s handling and

•

Do not race the engine while warm-

ignite and cause a fire.

stopping ability.

ing it up.

•

Do not push or tow your vehicle to

Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-

CAUTION

start the engine.

tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is

the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-

•

Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation

from leaded gasoline will seriously

SYSTEM (TPMS)

has not reached the level to trigger illumi-

reduce the three-way catalyst's abil-

nation of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

ity to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

should be checked monthly when cold and

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on

when the system is not operating properly.

the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different

bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

size than the size indicated on the vehicle

When the system detects a malfunction,

Starting and driving

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AVOIDING COLLISION AND

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn

collisions and rollovers.

the steering wheel until both tires return

ROLLOVER

to the road surface. When all tires are on

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is

the road surface, steer the vehicle to

WARNING

significantly more likely to die than a

stay in the appropriate driving lane.

person wearing a seat belt.

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe

• If you decide that it is not safe to return

and prudent manner may result in loss

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

the vehicle to the road surface based

of control or an accident.

on vehicle, road or traffic conditions,

While driving, the right side or left side

gradually slow the vehicle to a stop in

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.

wheels may unintentionally leave the road

a safe place off the road.

Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive

surface. If this occurs, maintain control of

speed, high speed cornering, or sudden

the vehicle by following the procedure be-

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

steering maneuvers, because these driving

low. Please note that this procedure is only

practices could cause you to lose control of

a general guide. The vehicle must be driven

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can

your vehicle.

as appropriate based on the conditions of

occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged

the vehicle, road and traffic.

due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air

As with any vehicle, loss of control could

pressure loss can also be caused by driving

result in a collision with other vehicles or

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

on under-inflated tires.

objects or cause the vehicle to roll over,

2. Do not apply the brakes.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-

particularly if the loss of control causes

the vehicle to slide sideways.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

dling and stability of the vehicle, especially

at highway speeds.

wheel with both hands and try to hold a

Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving

straight course.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by

when tired. Never drive when under the in-

maintaining the correct air pressure and

fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-

4. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-

visually inspecting the tires for wear and

scription or over-the-counter drugs which

celerator pedal to gradually slow the

damage. For additional information, see

may cause drowsiness). Always wear your

vehicle.

“Wheels and tires” (P. 8-27). If a tire rapidly

seat belt as outlined in the “Safety - Seats,

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

loses air pressure or “blows-out” while driv-

seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-

vehicle to follow the road while vehicle

ing, maintain control of the vehicle by fol-

tem” section of this manual, and also in-

speed is reduced. Do not attempt to

lowing the procedure below. Please note

struct your passengers to do so.

drive the vehicle back onto the road sur-

that this procedure is only a general guide.

face until vehicle speed is reduced.

Starting and driving

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IGNITION SWITCH (if so equipped)

When the ignition switch cannot be placed

WARNING

in the LOCK position:

•

Never remove the ignition key or

1. Move the shift lever to the P

(Park)

place the ignition switch in the LOCK

position.

position while driving. The steering

wheel will lock. This may cause the

2. Move the ignition switch slightly in the

driver to lose control of the vehicle

ON direction.

and could result in serious vehicle

3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK

damage or personal injury.

position.

4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the

ignition switch.

If the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK

position, the shift lever cannot be moved

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from the P (Park) position.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE

The shift lever can be moved if the igni-

TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)

tion switch is in the ON position and the

foot brake pedal is depressed.

The ignition lock is designed so that the

ignition switch cannot be turned to the

1

between the

LOCK position until the shift lever is moved

LOCK and ON positions. The OFF position

to the P (Park) position.

is indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.

• When placing the ignition switch in the

LOCK position, make sure that the shift

lever is in the P (Park) position.

• When removing the key from the ignition

switch (if it is inserted), make sure that the

shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Starting and driving

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To lock the steering wheel, place the ig-

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER

nition switch in the LOCK position. Re-

SYSTEM

move the key. To unlock the steering

wheel, insert the key and turn it gently

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

will not allow the engine to start without

while rotating the steering wheel slightly

right and left.

the use of the registered key.

If the engine fails to start using a registered

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS

key

(for example, when interference is

LOCK: Normal parking position (0)

caused by another registered key, an auto-

mated toll road device or automatic pay-

OFF: (1)

ment device on the key ring), restart the

The engine can be turned off without lock-

engine using the following procedure:

ing the steering wheel.

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-

ON: Normal operating position (2)

tion for approximately 5 seconds.

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This position turns on the ignition system

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so

and the electrical accessories.

LOCK position, and wait approximately

equipped)

START: (3)

10 seconds.

The ignition switch includes a device that

This position starts the engine. As soon as

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

helps prevent accidental removal of the

the engine has started, release the key. It

key while driving.

4. Restart the engine while holding the de-

automatically returns to the ON position.

vice (which may have caused the inter-

The key can only be removed when the

ference) separate from the registered

ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

key.

In order for the steering wheel to be locked,

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN

it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock-

recommends placing the registered key on

wise from the straight up position.

a separate key ring to avoid interference

from other devices.

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Starting and driving

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (if

so equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed without

The shift lever can be moved from the P

depressing the brake pedal or the clutch

(Park) position if the ignition switch is in

pedal for manual transmission (M/T) mod-

the ON position and the brake pedal is

els, the ignition switch position will illumi-

depressed.

nate as follows:

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,

Push center:

the ignition switch cannot be moved

• Once to change to ON.

from the LOCK position.

• Two times to change to OFF.

Some indicators and warnings for opera-

tion are displayed in the meter. For addi-

The ignition switch will automatically re-

tional information, see “Warning lights, indi-

turn to the LOCK position when any door is

cator lights and audible reminders” (P. 2-11).

either opened or closed with the switch in

the OFF position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the

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ignition switch position cannot be placed

in the OFF position until the shift lever is

WARNING

moved to the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)

Do not operate the push-button igni-

position (M/T).

tion switch while driving the vehicle ex-

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed

cept in an emergency. (The engine will

toward the OFF position, proceed as fol-

stop when the ignition switch is pushed

lows:

three consecutive times in quick suc-

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-

cession or the ignition switch is pushed

and held for more than 2 seconds.) If

tion or N (Neutral) position (M/T).

the engine stops while the vehicle is

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition

being driven, this could lead to a crash

switch position will change to the ON

and serious injury.

position.

3. Push the ignition switch again to the

OFF position.

Starting and driving

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The operating range of the engine start

AUTO ACC

1

With the vehicle in the P (Park) position, the

• If the Intelligent Key is placed on the in-

Intelligent Key with you, and the ignition

strument panel, rear parcel shelf, inside

switch placed from the ON to the OFF po-

the glove box, storage bin or door pocket,

sition, the radio can still be used for a period

the Intelligent Key may not function.

of time, or until the driver’s door is opened.

• If the Intelligent Key is placed near the

After a period of time, functions such as

door or window outside the vehicle, the

radio, navigation, and Bluetooth® Hands-

Intelligent Key may function.

Free Phone System may be restarted by

pressing the POWER button/VOLUME con-

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

trol knob or the key fob unlock button. For

POSITIONS

additional information, see

“Monitor, cli-

LOCK (Normal parking position)

mate, audio, phone and voice recognition

systems” (P. 4-2).

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The ignition switch can only be locked in

this position.

ON (Without cranking)

OPERATING RANGE

The ignition switch will be unlocked when it

If the vehicle is in the ON position, it has a

The Intelligent Key functions can only be

is pushed to the ON position while carrying

battery saver feature that will turn the igni-

used when the Intelligent Key is within the

the Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key

tion switch to OFF after 10 minutes.

specified operating range.

inserted in the port.

The battery saver feature will be restarted if

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost

The ignition switch will lock when any door

any of the following occur:

discharged or strong radio waves are pres-

is opened or closed with the ignition

• The ignition switch changes position.

ent near the operating location, the Intelli-

switched off.

gent Key system’s operating range becomes

• The hazard lamps are operated

narrower and may not function properly.

OFF

ON (Normal operating position)

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating

The ignition switch is in the OFF position

This position turns on the ignition system

range, it is possible for anyone, even some-

when the engine is turned off using the

and electrical accessories.

one who does not carry the Intelligent Key,

ignition switch. No lights will illuminate on

to turn the ignition switch to start the

the ignition switch.

engine.

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Starting and driving

4. Push the ignition switch while depress-

CAUTION

ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds

Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-

after the chime sounds. The engine will

tion switch in the ON position when the

start.

engine is not running for an extended

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition

period. This can discharge the battery.

switch is pushed without depressing the

brake pedal, the ignition switch position will

change to ON.

NOTE:

•

When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ON position or the engine is started

by the above procedures, the NISSAN

Intelligent Key® warning light may

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blink in yellow (on the meter) even if

the NISSAN Intelligent Key® is inside

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®

the vehicle. This is not a malfunction.

BATTERY DISCHARGE

To stop the warning light from blinking,

If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key®

touch the ignition switch with the

is discharged, or environmental conditions

NISSAN Intelligent Key® again.

interfere with the Intelligent Key operation,

•

If the NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning

start the engine according to the following

light in the meter is blinking in green,

procedure:

replace the battery as soon as pos-

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N

sible. For additional information, see

(Neutral) position.

“Battery replacement” (P. 8-21)

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the

NISSAN Intelligent Key® as illustrated. (A

chime will sound.)

Starting and driving

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STARTING THE ENGINE (models

without NISSAN Intelligent Key®

system)

1.

Apply the parking brake.

3.

Crank the engine with your foot off the

CAUTION

accelerator pedal by turning the igni-

2.

Continuously Variable Transmission

tion key to START. Release the key when

Do not operate the starter for more

models:

the engine starts. If the engine starts,

than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-

but fails to run, repeat the above

does not start, turn the key off and wait

tral). P (Park) is recommended.

procedure.

10 seconds before cranking again, oth-

The shift lever cannot be moved out of

•

If the engine is very hard to start in

erwise the starter could be damaged.

P (Park) and into any of the other gear

extremely cold weather or when re-

4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30

positions if the ignition key is turned

starting, depress the accelerator

seconds after starting. Do not race the

to the OFF position or if the key is re-

pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the

engine while warming it up. Drive at

moved from the ignition switch.

floor) and hold it and then crank the

moderate speed for a short distance

engine. Release the key and the accel-

The starter is designed not to operate

first, especially in cold weather.

erator pedal when the engine starts.

if the shift lever is in any of the driving

•

If the engine is very hard to start be-

NOTE:

positions.

cause it is flooded, depress the accel-

Care should be taken to avoid situa-

Manual transmission (M/T) models:

erator pedal all the way to the floor

tions that can lead to potential battery

For best practice when operating an

and hold it. Crank the engine for 5-6

discharge and potential no-start con-

M/T, depressing the clutch before mov-

seconds. After cranking the engine, re-

ditions such as:

ing the shift lever is ideal.

lease the accelerator pedal. Crank the

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

engine with your foot off the accel-

Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). De-

tronic accessories that consume bat-

erator pedal by turning the ignition

press the clutch pedal to the floor while

tery power when the engine is not

key to START. Release the key when

cranking the engine.

running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD

the engine starts. If the engine starts,

players, etc.).

The starter is designed not to operate

but fails to run, repeat the above

unless the clutch pedal is fully

procedure.

2. The vehicle is not driven regularly

depressed.

and/or only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to

be charged to maintain battery health.

Starting and driving

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After starting the engine, fully depress the

Use the P (Park) shift lever position when

brake pedal and move the shift lever from P

the vehicle is parked or when starting the

(Park) to any of the desired shift positions.

engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped. The brake pedal must be de-

WARNING

pressed and the shift lever button

pressed in to move the shift lever from N

Apply the parking brake if the shift le-

(Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park).

ver is in any position while the engine is

Apply the parking brake. When parking on a

not running. Failure to do so could

hill, apply the parking brake first, then place

cause the vehicle to move unexpect-

the shift lever into the P (Park) position.

edly or roll away and result in serious

R (Reverse)

personal injury or property damage.

If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or

CAUTION

AUTO ACC position for any reason while the

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vehicle is in N (Neutral), or any drive position,

To prevent transmission damage, use

the ignition switch cannot be placed in the

the R (Reverse) position only when the

Shifting

LOCK position. If this occurs, perform the

vehicle is completely stopped.

To move the shift lever:

following steps:

Use the R (Reverse) position to back up.

1. Apply the parking brake when the ve-

Make sure the vehicle is completely

A

while de-

hicle is stopped.

stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)

pressing the brake pedal

position. R (Reverse) speed is limited to 30

2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) to park

mph (48 km/h). Do not exceed 30 mph (48

A to shift

the vehicle and place the ignition switch

km/h) in the R (Reverse) position. The

in the LOCK position.

brake pedal must be depressed and the

P (Park)

shift lever button pressed in to move the

Shift without pressing the button

shift lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or

A

CAUTION

any drive position to R (Reverse).

To prevent transmission damage, use

the P (Park) position only when the ve-

hicle is completely stopped.

Starting and driving

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N (Neutral)

3. Using a protective cloth on the tip of a

screwdriver, remove the shift lock re-

Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-

lease cover.

gaged. The engine can be started in this

position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and

• If available, a plastic trim tool can also

restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is

be used.

moving.

4. Push down the shift lock release using a

D (Drive)

suitable tool.

Use this position for all normal forward

A and move

driving.

the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

while holding down the shift lock

L (Low)

release.

Use this position for engine braking on

steep downhill gradients/climbing steep

6. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi-

slopes and whenever approaching sharp

tion to unlock the steering wheel.

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bends. Do not use the L (Low) position in

7. Release the parking brake.

any other circumstances.

Shift lock release

The vehicle may be moved to the desired

If the battery is discharged, the shift lever

location.

may not be moved from the P (Park) posi-

tion even with the foot brake pedal

Replace the removed shift lock release

depressed.

cover after the operation.

To move the shift lever, perform the follow-

If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the

ing procedure:

P (Park) position, have the Continuously

Variable Transmission system checked as

1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK po-

soon as possible. It is recommended that

sition and remove the key.

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

2. Apply the parking brake.

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Starting and driving

To turn off the drive sport mode, push the

(MIL)” (P. 2-19). This will occur even if all

drive sport mode switch again. The drive

electrical circuits are functioning prop-

sport mode indicator or SPORT mode indi-

erly. In this case, place the ignition switch

cator light will turn off.

in the OFF position and wait for 10 sec-

onds. Then place the ignition switch

Each time the engine is started, or when

back in the ON position. The vehicle

the shift lever is shifted to any position

should return to its normal operating

other than D (Drive), the drive sport mode

condition. If it does not return to its nor-

will automatically turn off.

mal operating condition, have the trans-

mission checked and repaired, if neces-

Accelerator downshift

sary. It is recommended that you visit a

— in D (Drive) position —

NISSAN dealer for this service.

For passing or hill climbing, depress the

accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts

WARNING

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the transmission down into a lower gear,

When the high fluid temperature pro-

depending on the vehicle speed.

Drive sport mode

tection mode or fail-safe operation oc-

Drive sport mode switch

curs, vehicle speed may be gradually

Fail-safe

When

the drive sport mode

switch is

reduced. The reduced speed may be

When the fail-safe operation occurs, the

lower than other traffic, which could in-

pushed with the shift lever in the D (Drive)

Continuously Variable Transmission will

position, the drive sport mode indicator or

crease the chance of a collision. Be es-

not be shifted into the selected driving

pecially careful when driving. If neces-

the SPORT mode indicator light appears in

position.

the instrument panel. For additional infor-

sary, pull to the side of the road at a safe

mation, see “Drive sport mode indicator”

If the vehicle is driven under extreme

place and allow the transmission to re-

(P.

2-32) or “SPORT mode indicator light”

conditions, such as excessive wheel

turn to normal operation, or have it re-

(P. 2-23).

spinning and subsequent hard braking,

paired if necessary.

the fail-safe system may be activated.

Use the drive sport mode when you need

The Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL)

improved engine braking.

may come on to indicate the fail-safe

mode is activated. For additional infor-

mation, see “Malfunction Indicator Light

Starting and driving

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