Bump starting

Never bump start the engine (by pushing, towing or coasting downhill). This could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.

IMPORTANT Remember that the servobrake and electrical power steering system are not operating until the engine is started, a greater effort will therefore be required to press the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.

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    Parking
    Proceed as follows: ❒ Stop the engine and engage the handbrake; ❒ Engage a gear (first if the car is faced uphill or reverse if it is faced downhill) and leave the wheels steered. B ...

    Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
    The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear. NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting ...

    Shift Lever Override
    If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. ...