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IGNITIONN SWITCH

Key ignition switch

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WARNING

ON

• 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

/dual clutch transmission vehi-

cle) position, apply the parking

brake, and turn ignition switch

to the LOCK position.

ACC

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-

lowing precautions:

START

LOCK

• 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 move-

ment may occur if these pre-

cautions 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 sys-

tems. This may lead to loss of

directional control and braking

function, which could cause

an accident.

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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

slightly at the ACC position and turn the key towards the LOCK

position.

LOCK

The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.

The steering wheel locks to protect the vehicle from theft.

(if equipped)

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.

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ACC

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 crank 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 manual transaxle:

Vehicle with automatic transaxle/dual

clutch transmission:

Starting the engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

WARNING

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

• Always wear appropriate

shoes when operating your

vehicle. 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.

2. Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Depress the clutch and brake ped-

als.

4. Turn the 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

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.

• 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:

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

i

Information

• Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains station-

ary.

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).

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

3. Depress the brake pedal.

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position to pre-heat the engine.

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

• Always start the vehicle with your

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

depress the accelerator while start-

ing the vehicle. Do not race the

engine while warming it up.

The glow indicator light (

illuminate.

) will

2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

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.

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4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position to pre-heat the engine.

The glow indicator light (

illuminate.

) will

NOTICE

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.

If the engine does not start within

10 seconds after preheating is

completed, turn the ignition

switch once more to the LOCK

position and wait for 10 seconds.

Then turn the ignition switch to

the ON position in order to pre-

heat the engine again.

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Starting and stopping the engine

for turbocharger intercooler

NOTICE

Do not turn off the engine immedi- To prevent damage to the vehicle:

ately after it has been subjected to

1. Do not race or accelerate the

engine immediately after starting

the engine.

• Do not hold the ignition key in

a heavy load. Doing so may cause

the START position for more

severe damage to the engine or

than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

al seconds before sufficient lubri-

cation is ensured in the turbo

charger unit.

turbo charger unit.

seconds before trying again.

• Do not turn the ignition switch to

the START position with the

engine running. It may damage

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) position

while the vehicle is still moving

and turn the ignition switch to

the START position in an

attempt to restart the engine.

This idle time will allow the tur-

bocharger to cool prior to shutting

the engine off.

• Do not push or tow your vehicle

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 emer-

gency. 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 directional con-

trol and braking function,

which could cause an acci-

dent.

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 posi-

tion, and take the Smart Key

with you. Unexpected vehicle

movement may occur if these

precautions are not followed.

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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. (if equipped)

ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button when

the button is in the OFF position without

depressing the clutch pedal.

If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the ACC position for more than one hour, the

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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- Vehicle with manual transaxle

Button Position

ON

Action

Notes

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it

is in the ACC position without depressing

the clutch pedal.

Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the ON position when the engine is not run-

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

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START

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

brake pedals and press the Engine Start/

Stop button with the shift lever in neutral.

without depressing the clutch pedal, the

engine does not start and the Engine

Start/Stop button changes as follows:

→ ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

OFF →

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Engine Stop/Start button positions

- Vehicle with automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission

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 posi-

tion.

The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-

cle from theft. (if equipped)

ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button when

the button is in the OFF position without

depressing the brake pedal.

If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the ACC position for more than one hour, the

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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- Vehicle with automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission

Button Position

ON

Action

Notes

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it

is in the ACC position without depressing

the brake pedal.

Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the ON position when the engine is not run-

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

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START

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

and press the Engine Start/Stop button with without depressing the brake pedal, the

the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N

(Neutral) position.

engine does not start and the Engine

Start/Stop button changes as follows:

→ ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

OFF →

For your safety, start the engine with the

shift lever in the P (Park) position.

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Starting the gasoline engine

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

Starting the engine

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Information

• The engine will start by pressing the

Engine Start/Stop button, only when

the smart key is in the vehicle.

WARNING

1. Always carry the smart key with

you.

• Always wear appropriate

shoes when operating your

vehicle. 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.

2. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-

cle, if it is far away from the driver,

the engine may not start.

3. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

• When the Engine Start/Stop button

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

4. Depress the clutch and brake ped-

als.

5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

in the vehicle, the "

" indicator

• Do not start the vehicle with the

accelerator pedal depressed.

will blink and the warning "Key not

in vehicle" will come on, and if all

doors are closed, the chime will also

sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the

smart key in the vehicle when using

the ACC position or if the vehicle

engine is ON.

The vehicle can move and lead

to an accident.

Vehicle with automatic transaxle/

dual clutch transmission:

• Wait until the engine rpm is

normal. The vehicle may sud-

denly move if the brake pedal

is released when the rpm is

high.

1. Always carry the smart key with

you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

3. Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5 Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

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Starting the diesel engine

Vehicle with automatic transaxle:

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

i

Information

• Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains station-

ary.

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.

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

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.

• Always start the vehicle with your

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

depress the accelerator while start-

ing the vehicle. Do not race the

engine while warming it up.

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.

(

) goes out.

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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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6. Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the glow indicator light

If the Engine Start/Stop button is

pressed while the engine is pre-

heating, the engine may start.

(

) goes out.

7. When the glow indicator light (

goes out, the engine will start.

)

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Starting and stopping the engine

for turbocharger intercooler

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle: To prevent damage to the vehicle:

1. Do not race or accelerate the

engine immediately after starting

the engine.

• If the engine stalls while you are Do not press the Engine Start/

in motion, do not attempt to Stop button for more than 10 sec-

move the shift lever to the P onds except when the stop lamp

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

al seconds before sufficient lubri-

cation is ensured in the turbo

charger unit.

(Park) position.

fuse is blown.

If traffic and road conditions When the stop lamp fuse is blown,

permit, you may put the shift you can't start the engine normal-

lever in the N (Neutral) position ly. Replace the fuse with a new

while the vehicle is still moving one. If you are not able to replace

and press the Engine Start/Stop the fuse, you can start the engine

button in an attempt to restart by pressing and holding the

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.

the engine.

Engine Start/Stop button for 10

seconds with the Engine Start/

Stop button in the ACC position.

• Do not push or tow your vehicle

to start the engine.

For your safety always depress the

brake and/or clutch pedal before

starting the engine.

NOTICE

Do not turn off the engine immedi-

ately after it has been subjected to

a heavy load. Doing so may cause

severe damage to the engine or

turbo charger unit.

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Information

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If the smart key battery is weak or the

smart key does not work correctly,

you can start the engine by pressing

the Engine Start/Stop button with the

smart key in the direction of the pic-

ture above.

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