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Driving your vehicle Key positions
Key positions (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with four differ
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ent ignition positions.
Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position.
The light will go off immediately when
the ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds when
the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
Your vehicle is equipped with four differ
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ent ignition positions.
LOCK (1)
The ignition key can be removed only in
the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory) (2)
The electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON (3)
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
START (4)
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this
position.
The anti-theft steering column lock (if
equipped) is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver's seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for intelli
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gent variable transmission, set the park
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ing brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle move
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ment may occur if these precautions are
not taken.
WARNING
Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK
or ACC while the vehicle is moving. This
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