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ACC (Accessory)
Press the START/STOP button while it
is in the OFF position without depress‐
ing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks (if equipped
with anti-theft steering column lock)
and electrical accessories are opera‐
tional.
If the START/STOP button is in the ACC
position for more than 1 hour, the but‐
ton is turned off automatically to pre‐
vent battery discharge.
ON
Press the START/STOP button while it
is in the ACC position without depress‐
ing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked be‐
fore the vehicle is started. Do not leave
the START/STOP button in the ON posi‐
tion for a long time. The battery may
discharge, because the vehicle is not
ON.
START/RUN
To start the vehicle, depress the brake
pedal and press the START/STOP but‐
ton with the shifter dial in the P (Park).
For your safety, start the vehicle with
the shifter dial in the P (Park) position.
NOTICE
If you press the START/STOP button
without depressing the brake pedal,
the vehicle will not start and the
START/STOP button changes as fol‐
low:
OFF ACC ON OFF or ACC
NOTICE
If you leave the START/STOP button
in the ACC or ON position for a long
time, the battery will discharge.
WARNING
• Never press the vehicle START/
STOP button while the vehicle is in
motion.This would result in loss of
directional control and braking
function, which could cause an ac‐
cident.
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• The anti-theft steering column
lock (if equipped) is not a substi‐
tute for the parking brake. Before
leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shifter dial is en‐
gaged in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the vehicle
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi‐
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
• Never reach for the vehicle start/
stop button or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres‐
ence of your hand or arm in the
area could cause loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
• Do not place any movable objects
around the driver's seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an acci‐
dent.
Driving your vehicle
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