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. Do not continue pressing the pushbutton ignition switch for more than 10 seconds. Doing so could cause a malfunction. If the engine does not start, stop pressing the pushbutton ignition switch. Instead, press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power status to“ OFF”. Wait 10 seconds, and then press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine. ignition switch in the“ ON” position for approximately 10 seconds before starting the engine.
. After the engine starts, the engine speed will be kept high.
. Do not shift the select lever while the engine starter is cranking.
NOTE
. When pressing the push-button ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal:
– The engine starter operates for a maximum of 10 seconds and after starting the engine, the engine
starter stops automatically. – The engine can be started regardless of the power status.
. If the engine does not start, check the security indicator light. Then press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power to“ OFF”.
– If the light had illuminated, try to
start the engine again. – If the light had been off, press the
push-button ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal more forcefully.
. The engine start procedures may not function depending on the radio wave conditions around the vehicle. In such a case, refer to“ Starting Engine” FP472.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged, the steering cannot be unlocked. Charge the battery.
. 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
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Operation indicator 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. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the select lever is in 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 push-button ignition switch will not turn green even when the select lever is in the“ P” position.
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