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CAUTION
Trapping small animals in the cooling fan and drive belt may result in a malfunction. Check that no small animal enters the engine compartment and under the vehicle before starting the engine.
NOTE
. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.
. When towing a trailer, refer to“ Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)” FP412.
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7-4. Starting and Stopping the Engine( Models without Push-Button Ignition Switch)
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WARNING
. Never start the engine from outside the vehicle( except when using the remote engine start system). It may result in an accident.
. Do not leave the engine running in locations with poor ventilation, such as a garage and indoors. The exhaust gas may enter the vehicle or indoors, and it may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
. Do not start the engine near dry foliage, paper, or other flammable substances. The exhaust pipe and exhaust emissions can create a fire hazard at high temperatures.
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CAUTION
. If the engine is stopped during driving, the catalyst may overheat and burn.
. When starting the engine, be sure to sit in the driver’ s seat( except when using the remote engine start system).
NOTE
. Avoid racing and rapid acceleration immediately after the engine has started.
. After the engine starts, the engine speed will be kept high.
. On rare occasions, it may be difficult to start the engine depending on the fuel used and the driving condition( repeated short trips when the engine is not warmed up sufficiently). In such a case, it is recommended to switch to a different brand of fuel.
. On rare occasions, transient knocking may be heard from the engine when the accelerator is operated rapidly such as a rapid start-up and a rapid acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. The engine starts more easily when the headlights, air conditioner and
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