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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated.
(P. 117)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■ Precautions when the battery is di scharged (vehicles with a smart key
system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote con-
trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle.
When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it
was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting
the battery.
694 Alphabetical index
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FuelCapacity ................................640
Fuel gauge ............................ 186
Fuel pump shut off system ....590
Gas station information .........704
Information ............................ 649
Refueling ............................... 109
Type ......................................640
Fuel door...................................109
Fuel filler door .......................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system .................................... 590
Fuses......................................... 560
Garage door opener.................492
Gas station information...........704
Gauges ......................................186
Glove box.................................. 445
Grocery bag hooks .................. 489
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................407
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 582
Head restraints Adjusting ................................. 83
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 570
Switch.................................... 203
Wattage .................................648
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 474
Side mirrors ...........................331
Hill-start assist control ............268
Hood .......................................... 525
Hooks Cargo hook............................ 486
Cargo net hooks .................... 487
Grocery bag hooks ................489
Horn...........................................185 I/M test ...................................... 521
Identification
Engine ................................... 639
Vehicle .................................. 639
Ignition switch.................. 170, 173
Illuminated entry system......... 443
Indicator lights ......................... 193
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 670
Inside rear view mirror .............. 94
Instrument panel light control .................................... 191
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 441
Switch ................................... 442
Wattage................................. 648
Intuitive parking assist ............ 221
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 607
Jack handle .............................. 607
KDSS ......................................... 268
Keyless entry ............................. 49
Keys Electronic key.......................... 32
Engine switch ................ 170, 173
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 625
If you lose your keys ............. 623
Ignition switch ............... 170, 173
Key number............................. 32
Keyless entry .......................... 49
Keys ........................................ 32
Mechanical key ....................... 32
Wireless remote control key.... 49
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