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Engine Start/Stop Button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
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NEVER press the Engine Start/
Stop button while the vehicle is in
motion except in an emergency.
This will result in the engine turn-
ing off and loss of power assist
for the steering and brake sys-
tems.
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WARNING
To turn the engine off in an emer-
gency:
Press and hold the Engine
Start/Stop button for more than two
seconds OR rapidly press and
release the Engine Start/ Stop but-
ton three times (within three sec-
onds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you
can restart the engine without
depressing the brake pedal by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton with the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position.
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This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking func-
tion, which could cause an acci-
dent.
•
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position, set the
parking brake, press the Engine
Start/ Stop button to the OFF
position, and take the Smart Key
with you. Unexpected vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
•
NEVER reach through the steer-
ing wheel for the Engine
Start/Stop button or any other
control while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area may
cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury or
death, NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with the
vehicle to touch the Engine Start/
Stop button or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur.
WARNING
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