06
6-9
Starting the Engine
WARNING
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Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, and flip-flops may interfere
with your ability to use the brake,
accelerator, and clutch pedals. Do not
drive barefoot.
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Do not start your vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. Place
your foot firmly on the brake pedal
while starting your vehicle.
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Wait until the engine is at normal idle
before shifting gears and releasing
the brake. Your vehicle may move
suddenly if your vehicle is shifted
while the engine RPM is high. It may
cause damage to the transmission
system.
Information
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The vehicle starts by pressing the
Push Button Start ignition switch, only
when the smart key is in the vehicle.
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The vehicle may not start even if the
smart key is in the vehicle but it is not
near you (e.g. in the cargo area).
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When the Push Button Start ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position, if
any door is open, the system checks
for the smart key. When the smart
key is not in the vehicle, the
indicator blinks and the warning,
"Key not in vehicle" appears. When
all doors are closed, the chime also
sounds for about 5 seconds.
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever/button is in
P(Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Push Button Start ignition
switch.
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Do not wait for the engine to warm up
or race the engine while the vehicle
remains stationary.
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Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Do not rapidly accelerate and
decelerate while driving.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
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Do not press the Push Button Start
ignition switch for more than 10
seconds except when the stop lamp
fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
replace the fuse. If you cannot replace
the fuse, start the engine by pressing
and holding the Push Button Start
ignition switch for 10 seconds with the
Push Button Start ignition switch in
the ACC position.
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If the engine stalls while the vehicle is
moving, shift to N (Neutral) and use
the Push Button Start ignition switch
to attempt to restart the engine.
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Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
