Before starting the engine check the following:
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Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts.
•
Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
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Make sure the parking brake is on.
•
Make sure the gearshift is in position
P.
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
•
The key frequencies are jammed.
•
The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:
1. Locate the key backup slot.
2. With the buttons facing the rear
of the vehicle and the key ring
up, place the key into the
backup slot.
3. With the key in this position,
press the brake pedal, then the
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart the engine within
20 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid key is not present.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and
press the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer start
the engine without the key present inside your vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it remains running until you press the
button, even if the system does not detect a valid key. If you open and
close a door while the engine is running, the system searches for a valid
key. You cannot start the engine if the system does not detect a valid key
within 20 seconds.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
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2015 MKT
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Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014
USA
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