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Starting the engine
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 vehi-
cle, 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 "
" and "KEY
OUT" 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 in the ACC position or
if the vehicle engine is ON.
Starting the gasoline engine
Vehicle with manual transaxle:
1. Always carry the smart key with
you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-
tral.
4. Depress the clutch and brake ped-
als.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton.
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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.
•
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 sud-
denly move if the brake pedal
is released when the rpm is
high.
WARNING