While Driving
6-8
Starting the engine
WARNING
•
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 and accelerator pedals.
•
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.
•
Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
rpm is high.
Information
•
The engine will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
•
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 button
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 will blink
and the warning "Key not in vehicle"
will come on and if all doors are closed,
the chime will also sound for about
5 seconds. 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 with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the gear is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button. If
the vehicle starts, the “
” indicator
will come on.
Information
•
Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Aggressive accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
•
If ambient temperature is low,
the “
” indicator may remain
illuminated longer than the normal
amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
•
If the “
” indicator turns off while
you are in motion, do not attempt to
move the shift button to the P (Park)
position.
•
Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
