Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine e ...

Automatic Transmission

The automatic transmission shift lever is located on the console between the seats. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. Use P (Park) when starting the engine because the vehicle can ...

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Sand
This program should be used for terrain which is predominantly soft dry sand or deep gravel. Note: If the vehicle is unable to gain traction in extremely soft, dry sand, switching DSC off may h ...

The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote key or optional Personal Car Communicator. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ...

What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred. The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient ...