|
NOTE
. After the engine starts , the engine speed will be kept high .
. When the push-button ignition switch is pressed while depressing the brake pedal , the engine starter operates for a maximum of 10 seconds . After starting the engine , the starter stops automatically .
. When the push-button ignition switch is pressed while depressing the brake pedal , the engine can be started regardless of the status of the push-button ignition switch .
. If the security indicator light illuminates when you attempt to start the engine but the engine does not start , press the push-button ignition switch to switch the power to “ OFF ” and then try to start the engine again .
. If the engine does not start , press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power to “ OFF ”. Then , while depressing the brake pedal more forcefully , press the push-button ignition switch .
. The engine start procedures may not function depending on the radio wave conditions around the vehicle . In such a case , refer to “ Starting
|
engine ” FP465 .
. It may be difficult to start the engine when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected ( for maintenance or other purposes ). This difficulty is caused by the electronically controlled throttle ’ s self-diagnosis function . To overcome it , keep the ignition switch in the “ ON ” position for approximately 10 seconds before starting the engine .
. If the vehicle battery is discharged , the steering cannot be unlocked . Charge the battery .
. Do not shift the select lever while the starter is cranking .
1 Operation indicator 2 Push-button ignition switch
|
When the push-button ignition switch is pressed while depressing the brake pedal , the engine will start . The starting procedure for the engine is as follows .
1 . Carry the access key fob , and sit in the driver ’ s seat .
2 . Apply the parking brake .
3 . Shift the select lever into the “ P ” position . The engine can also start when the select lever is in the “ N ” position , however , for safety reasons , start in the “ P ” position .
4 . Depress the brake pedal until the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green . When starting with the select lever in the “ N ” position , the indicator does not turn green .
5 . While depressing the brake pedal , press the push-button ignition switch .
NOTE
. While pressing the select lever button in , the indicator on the pushbutton ignition switch will not turn green even when the select lever is in the “ P ” position .
. In case the engine does not start by the normal engine start procedure , move the select lever to the “ P ” position , and switch the power to
|
Starting and operating |
|||
– CONTINUED – |