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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine 1.Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2.Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3.Depress the brake pedal.
4.Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
✽✽ NOTICE
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary. Start driving at moderate
engine speeds. (Steep accelerating
and decelerating should be avoid-
ed.)
Whether the engine is cold or warm, always start the vehicle
with your foot on the brake pedal.
Do not depress the accelerator
while starting the vehicle. Do not
race the engine while warming it
up.
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Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-
flops, etc., may interfere with
your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
WARNING To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle:
Do not hold the ignition key in
the START position for more
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10
seconds before trying again.
If traffic and road conditions
permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion while the vehicle is still
moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position
in an attempt to restart the
engine.
Do not push or tow your vehi-
cle to start the engine.
CAUTION
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Driving your vehicle
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Starting the engine ✽✽NOTICE
The engine will start by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button, only
when the smart key is in the vehi-
cle.
Even if the smart key is in the vehicle, if it is far away from the
driver, the engine may not start.
When the Engine Start/Stop but- ton is in the ACC or ON position,
if any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the
" " indicator and the “KEY
OUT” indicator will blink, and if
all doors are closed, the chime will
also sound for about 5 seconds.
The indicator will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle when
using the ACC position or if the
vehicle engine is ON.1.Always carry the smart key withyou.
2.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3.Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
4.Depress the brake pedal.
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
✽✽ NOTICE
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary. Start driving at moderate
engine speeds. (Steep accelerating
and decelerating should be avoid-
ed.)
Whether the engine is cold or warm, always start the vehicle
with your foot on the brake pedal.
Do not depress the accelerator
while starting the vehicle. Do not
race the engine while warming it
up.
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-
flops, etc., may interfere with
your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
WARNING
