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– 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 clutch pedal( MT models) or the brake pedal( CVT models) 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 clutch pedal( MT models) or the brake pedal( CVT models) 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” FP402.
. 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 ignition switch in the“ ON”
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position for approximately 10 seconds before starting the engine.
. Until the engine is warmed up sufficiently, the engine speed will be maintained high. The engine speed will decrease as the engine warms up.
. 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 clutch pedal( MT models) or the brake pedal( CVT models), the engine will start. The starting procedure for the engine is as follows.
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! MT models s07be0301
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the driver’ s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Shift the shift lever to neutral. 4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Depress the clutch pedal until the indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green.
6. While depressing the clutch pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.
! CVT models s07be0304
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.
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