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KEY POSITIONS

WARNING - Driving under

the influence of alcohol or

drugs

WARNING

• When you intend to park or stop

the vehicle with the engine on, be

careful not to depress the accel-

erator pedal for a long period of

time. It may overheat the engine

or exhaust system and cause fire.

ACC

Drinking and driving is dangerous.

Drunk driving is the number one

contributor to the highway death

toll each year. Even a small amount

of alcohol will affect your reflexes,

START

LOCK

• When you make a sudden stop or

turn the steering wheel rapidly,

loose objects may drop on the

floor and it could interfere with

the operation of the foot pedals,

possibly causing an accident.

Keep all things in the vehicle

safely stored.

perceptions

and

judgement.

Driving while under the influence of

drugs is as dangerous or more dan-

gerous than driving drunk.

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You are much more likely to have a

serious accident if you drink or

take drugs and drive.

Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened, the

ignition switch will be illuminated for your

convenience, provided the ignition switch

is not in the ON position. The light will go

off immediately when the ignition switch

is turned on or go off after about 30 sec-

onds when the door is closed.

• If you do not focus on driving, it

may cause an accident. Be care-

ful when operating what may dis-

turb driving such as audio or

heater. It is the responsibility of

the driver to always drive safely.

If you are drinking or taking drugs,

don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-

er who has been drinking or taking

drugs. Choose a designated driver

or call a cab.

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Ignition switch position

LOCK

WARNING - Ignition key

The warning lights can be checked

before the engine is started. This is the

normal running position after the engine

is started.

• Never turn the ignition switch to

LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is

moving.This would result in loss of

directional control and braking

function, which could cause an

accident.

The steering wheel locks to protect

against theft. The ignition key can be

removed only in the LOCK position.

When turning the ignition switch to the

LOCK position, push the key inward at

the ACC position and turn the key toward

the LOCK position.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the

engine is not running to prevent battery

discharge.

• The anti-theft steering column lock

(if equipped) is not a substitute for

the parking brake. Before leaving

the driver’s seat, always make sure

the shift lever is engaged in 1^stgear

for the manual transaxle or P (Park)

for the automatic transaxle, set the

parking brake fully and shut the

engine off. Unexpected and sud-

den vehicle movement may occur if

these precautions are not taken.

START

Turn the ignition key to the START posi-

tion to start the engine. The engine will

crank until you release the key; then it

returns to the ON position. The brake

warning lamp can be checked in this

position.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-

trical accessories are operative.

✽

NOTICE

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 the tension.

• Never reach for the ignition switch,

or any other controls through the

steering wheel while the vehicle is

in motion. The presence of your

hand or arm in this area could

cause a loss of vehicle control, an

accident and serious bodily injury

or death.

• Do not place any movable objects

around the driver’s seat as they

may move while driving, interfere

with the driver and lead to an acci-

dent.

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Starting the gasoline engine

1.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

Starting the engine

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while you are in

motion, do not attempt to move the

shift lever to the P (Park) position. 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.

WARNING

2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the

clutch pedal fully and shift the

transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch

pedal and brake pedal depressed

while turning the ignition switch to the

start position.

Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski

boots,etc.) may interfere with your

ability to use the brake and acceler-

ator pedal, and clutch (if equipped).

Automatic Transaxle/DCT* - Place

the transaxle shift lever in P (Park).

Depress the brake pedal fully.

✽

NOTICE - Kick down mecha-

nism

You can also start the engine when

the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)

position.

If your vehicle is equipped with a kick

down mechanism in the accelerator

pedal, it prevents you from driving at

full throttle unintentionally by making

the driver require increased effort to

depress the accelerator pedal. However,

if you depress the pedal more than

approximately 80%, the vehicle can be

at full throttle and the accelerator pedal

will be easier to depress. This is not a

malfunction but a normal condition.

CAUTION

Do not engage the starter for more

than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls

or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds

before re-engaging the starter.

Improper use of the starter may dam-

age it.

* DCT: Double clutch transmission

3. Turn the ignition switch to START and

hold it there until the engine starts (a

maximum of 10 seconds), then

release the key.

It should be started without depressing

the accelerator pedal.

4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up

while the vehicle remains stationary.

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

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Starting and stopping the engine for tur-

bocharger intercooler

1. Do not race or accelerate the engine

immediately after starting.

Starting the diesel engine

Glow indicator light

To start the diesel engine when the

engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated

before starting the engine and then have

to be warmed up before starting to drive.

If the engine is cold, idle for several

seconds before sufficient lubrication is

ensured in the turbocharger unit.

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. After high speed or extended driving,

requiring a heavy engine load, run the

engine on idle condition about 1

minute before turning it off.

2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the

clutch pedal fully and shift the

transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch

pedal and brake pedal depressed

while turning the ignition switch to the

start position.

This idle time will allow the tur-

bocharger to cool prior to shutting the

engine off.

W-60

3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion to pre-heat the engine. Then the

glow indicator light will illuminate.

Automatic Transaxle - Place the

transaxle shift lever in P(park).

Depress the brake pedal fully.

CAUTION

4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn

the ignition switch to the START posi-

tion and hold it there until the engine

starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),

then release the key.

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.

You can also start the engine when the

shift lever is in the N(neutral) position.

✽

NOTICE

If the engine does not start within 10

seconds after the preheating is complet-

ed, turn the ignition key once more to

the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and

then to the ON position, in order to pre-

heat again.

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