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IGNITION SWITCH

Key ignition switch

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WARNING

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is in 1st gear (for manual

transaxle vehicle) or P (Park, for

automatic transaxle vehicle)

position, apply the parking

brake, and turn ignition switch

to the LOCK position.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-

lowing precautions:

• NEVER allow children or any

person who is unfamiliar with

the vehicle to touch the igni-

tion switch or related parts.

Unexpected and sudden vehi-

cle movement can occur.

Unexpected vehicle movement

may occur if these precautions

are not followed.

• NEVER reach through the

steering wheel for the ignition

switch, or any other control,

while the vehicle is in motion.

The presence of your hand or

arm in this area may cause a

loss of vehicle control result-

ing in an accident.

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WARNING

NEVER turn the ignition switch

to the LOCK or ACC position

while the vehicle is in motion

except in an emergency. This

will result in the engine turning

off and loss of power assist for

the steering and brake systems.

This may lead to loss of direc-

tional control and braking func-

tion, which could cause an acci-

dent.

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Key ignition switch positions

Switch

Position

Action

Notes

To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the key in The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-

slightly at the ACC position and turn the key towards the LOCK posi- cle from theft. (if equipped)

tion.

LOCK

ACC

The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.

Electrical accessories are usable.

The steering wheel unlocks.

If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition

switch to the ACC position, turn the key while

turning the steering wheel right and left to

release tension.

This is the normal key position when the engine has started.

All features and accessories are usable.

Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON

position when the engine is not running to

prevent the battery from discharging.

ON

The warning lights can be checked when you turn the ignition switch

from ACC to ON.

To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START position. The engine will crack until you release the

The switch returns to the ON position when you let go of the key. key.

START

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Starting the gasoline engine

Vehicle with automatic transaxle:

Starting the engine

WARNING

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

1.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

1.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2.Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

• Always wear appropriate

shoes when operating your

vehicle.

2.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

3.Depress the brake pedal.

3.Depress the clutch and brake ped- 4.Turn the ignition switch to the

Unsuitable shoes, such as

high heels, ski boots, sandals,

flip-flops, etc., may interfere

with your ability to use the

brake, accelerator and clutch

pedals.

als.

START position. Hold the key

(maximum of 10 seconds) until the

engine starts and release it.

4.Turn the ignition switch to the

START position. Hold the key

(maximum of 10 seconds) until the

engine starts and release it.

• Do not start the vehicle with the

accelerator pedal depressed.

The vehicle can move and lead

to an accident.

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• Wait until the engine rpm is

normal. The vehicle may sud-

denly move if the brake padel

is released when the rpm is

high.

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Starting the diesel engine

Vehicle with automatic transaxle:

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NOTICE

To start the diesel engine when the 1.Make sure the parking brake is

•

Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains sta-

tionary. Start driving at moderate

engine speeds. (Steep accelerating

and decelerating should be avoid-

ed.)

engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-

ed before starting the engine and

then have to be warmed up before

starting to drive.

applied.

2.Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

3.Depress the brake pedal.

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position to pre-heat the engine.

The glow indicator light (

illuminate.

•

Always start the vehicle with your

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

1.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

) will

depress

the

accelerator

while

2.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

starting the vehicle. Do not race

the engine while warming it up.

5.When the glow indicator light (

)

3.Depress the clutch and brake ped-

als.

goes out, turn the key ignition

switch to the START position. Hold

the key (maximum of 10 seconds)

until the engine starts and release

it.

4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position to pre-heat the engine.

The glow indicator light (

illuminate.

) will

5.When the glow indicator light (

)

goes out, turn the key ignition

switch to the START position. Hold

the key (maximum of 10 seconds)

until the engine starts and release

it.

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Starting and stopping the engine

for turbocharger intercooler

✽

NOTICE

CAUTION

If the engine does not start within 10

seconds after preheating is complet-

ed, turn the ignition switch once

more to the LOCK position and wait

for 10 seconds. Then turn the igni-

tion switch to the ON position in

order to preheat the engine again.

1.Do not race or accelerate the

engine immediately after starting

the engine.

To prevent damage to the vehi-

cle:

• Do not hold the ignition key in

the START position for more

than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10

seconds before trying again.

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

al seconds before sufficient lubri-

cation is ensured in the turbo

charger unit.

• Do not turn the ignition switch

to the START position with the

engine running. It may dam-

age the starter.

2.After high speed or extended driv-

ing that requires heavy engine

load, idle the engine about 1

minute before turning the engine

off.

• If traffic and road conditions

permit, you may put the shift

lever in the N (Neutral) posi-

tion while the vehicle is still

moving and turn the ignition

switch to the START position

in an attempt to restart the

engine.

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This idle time will allow the tur-

bocharger to cool prior to shutting

the engine off.

• Do not push or tow your vehi-

cle to start the engine.

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Engine Start/Stop button

WARNING

To turn the engine off in an

emergency:

• NEVER press the Engine

Start/Stop button while the

vehicle is in motion except in

an emergency. This will result

in the engine turning off and

loss of power assist for the

steering and brake systems.

This may lead to loss of direc-

tional control and braking

function, which could cause

an accident.

Press and hold the Engine

Start/Stop button for more than

two seconds OR Rapidly press

and

release

the

Engine

Start/Stop button three times

(within three seconds).

If the vehicle is still moving, you

can restart the engine without

depressing the brake pedal by

pressing the Engine Start/Stop

button with the shift lever in the

N (Neutral) position.

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• Before leaving the driver’s

seat, always make sure the

shift lever is in the P (Park)

position, set the parking

brake, press the Engine

Start/Stop button to the OFF

position, and take the Smart

Key with you. Unexpected

vehicle movement may occur

if these precautions are not

followed.

Whenever the front door is opened,

the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-

minate and will go off 30 seconds

after the door is closed.

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Engine Stop/Start button positions

- Vehicle with manual transaxle

Button Position

OFF

Action

Notes

To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle and If the steering wheel is not locked properly

then press the Engine Start/Stop button.

when you open the driver's door, the warning

chime will sound.

The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-

cle from theft.

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ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the • If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

button is in the OFF position without depress- the ACC position for more than one hour, the

ing the clutch pedal.

battery power will turn off automatically to

prevent the battery from discharging.

Electrical accessories are usable.

The steering wheel unlocks.

• If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly,

the Engine Start/Stop button will not work.

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while

turning the steering wheel right and left to

release tension.

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Button Position

ON

Action

Notes

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

in the ACC position without depressing the the ON position when the engine is not run-

clutch pedal.

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

START

To start the engine, depress the clutch and If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-

brake pedals and press the Engine out depressing the clutch pedal, the engine

Start/Stop button with the shift lever in neu- does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-

tral.

ton changes as follows:

OFF ACC ON OFF

→

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Engine Stop/Start button positions

- Vehicle with automatic transaxle

Button Position

OFF

Action

Notes

To turn off the engine, press the Engine If the steering wheel is not locked properly

Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park). when you open the driver's door, the warning

chime will sound.

When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the

Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to the

OFF position, but turns to the ACC position.

The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-

cle from theft.

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ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the

button is in the OFF position without depress- ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-

ing the brake pedal.

tery power will turn off automatically to prevent

the battery from discharging.

Electrical accessories are usable.

The steering wheel unlocks.

If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly,

the Engine Start/Stop button will not work.

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while turn-

ing the steering wheel right and left to release

tension.

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Button Position

ON

Action

Notes

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

in the ACC position without depressing the the ON position when the engine is not run-

brake pedal.

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

START

To start the engine, depress the brake pedal If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-

and press the Engine Start/Stop button with out depressing the brake pedal, the engine

the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-

(Neutral) position.

ton changes as follows:

For your safety, start the engine with the shift OFF

lever in the P (Park) position.

→

ACC

→

ON

→

OFF

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Starting the gasoline engine

Starting the engine

WARNING

✽

NOTICE

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

•

The engine will start by pressing

the Engine Start/Stop button, only

when the smart key is in the vehi-

cle.

Even if the smart key is in the

vehicle, if it is far away from the

driver, the engine may not start.

When the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton is in the ACC or ON position,

if any door is open, the system

checks for the smart key. If the

smart key is not in the vehicle, the

1.Always carry the smart key with

you.

• Always wear appropriate

shoes when operating your

vehicle.

2.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

•

3.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

Unsuitable shoes, such as

high heels, ski boots, sandals,

flip-flops, etc., may interfere

with your ability to use the

brake, accelerator and clutch

pedals.

4.Depress the clutch and brake

pedal.

5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

"

" indicator and “KEY OUT”

• Do not start the vehicle with

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indicator will blink, and if all

doors are closed, the chime will

also sound for about

The indicator will turn off while

the vehicle is moving. Keep the

smart key in the vehicle when

using the ACC position or if the

vehicle engine is ON.

the

accelerator

pedal

depressed. The vehicle can

move and lead to an accident.

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seconds.

• Wait until the engine rpm is

normal. The vehicle may sud-

denly move if the brake padel

is released when the rpm is

high.

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Vehicle with automatic transaxle:

Starting the diesel engine

Vehicle with automatic transaxle:

1.Always carry the smart key with To start the diesel engine when the 1.Always carry the smart key with

you.

engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-

ed before starting the engine and

then have to be warmed up before

starting to drive.

you.

2.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

3.Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

3.Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

1.Always carry the smart key with

you.

4.Depress the brake pedal.

5 Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

2.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

6.Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the glow indicator light

3.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

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NOTICE

(

) goes out.

•

Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains sta-

tionary. Start driving at moderate

engine speeds. (Steep accelerating

and decelerating should be avoid-

ed.)

4.Depress the clutch and brake

pedal.

7.When the glow indicator light (

goes out, the engine will start.

)

5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

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NOTICE

6.Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the glow indicator light

If the Engine Start/Stop button is

pressed while the engine is pre-heat-

ing, the engine may start.

•

Always start the vehicle with your

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

(

) goes out.

depress

the

accelerator

while

7.When the glow indicator light (

goes out, the engine will start.

)

starting the vehicle. Do not race

the engine while warming it up.

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Starting and stopping the engine

for turbocharger intercooler

CAUTION

1.Do not race or accelerate the

engine immediately after starting

the engine.

To prevent damage to the vehi-

cle:

To prevent damage to the vehi-

cle:

• If the engine stalls while you

are in motion, do not attempt

to move the shift lever to the P

(Park) position.

Do not press the Engine

Start/Stop button for more than

10 seconds except when the

stop lamp fuse is blown.

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

al seconds before sufficient lubri-

cation is ensured in the turbo

charger unit.

If traffic and road conditions

permit, you may put the shift

lever in the N (Neutral) posi-

tion while the vehicle is still

moving and press the Engine

Start/Stop button in an

attempt to restart the engine.

When the stop lamp fuse is

blown, you can't start the

engine normally. Replace the

fuse with a new one. If you are

not able to replace the fuse, you

can start the engine by pressing

2.After high speed or extended driv-

ing that requires heavy engine

load, idle the engine about 1

minute before turning the engine

off. This idle time will allow the tur-

bocharger to cool prior to shutting

the engine off.

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and

holding

the

Engine

Start/Stop button for 10 sec-

onds with the Engine Start/Stop

button in the ACC position.

• Do not push or tow your vehi-

cle to start the engine.

For your safety always depress

the brake and/or clutch pedal

before starting the engine.

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NOTICE

If the smart key battery is weak or

the smart key does not work cor-

rectly, you can start the engine by

pressing the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton with the smart key in the direc-

tion of the picture above.

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