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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 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 ” FP497 . . If the vehicle battery is discharged , the steering cannot be unlocked . Charge the battery . . After the engine starts , the engine speed will be kept high . . It may be difficult to start the engine
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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 . . 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 .
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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 . . 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 “ ACC ”. Depress the brake pedal , and press the push-button ignition switch for at least 15 seconds . The engine may start . Only use this engine start procedure in case of emergency . . When the engine is not started , the brake pedal may feel stiff . In such a
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Starting and Operating
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