Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
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Before Starting the Engine
Models without smart entry system
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you
pull up to electric parking brake
switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in P,
then depress the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
without depressing the accelerator
pedal.
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Models with smart entry system
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you
pull up to electric parking brake
switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in P,
then depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Note: The engine is harder to start in
cold weather and in thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 m).
When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical
accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
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Changing the Power Mode
*1
Accessory or On mode: Press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On
mode.
*1 - If equipped
DRIVING
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