Starter Switch Check
WARNING:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer/retailer for service.
See also:
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)
WARNING
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When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast
as it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a
seat on wheels.
Put someone on it.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.
...
Passenger Sensing System
Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for
the right front passenger’s position. A passenger
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visible when you turn your ignition key to ...