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Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer. Never leave the keys insid ...

Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. Driving 1. With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Gradually release the br ...

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction indic ...