Driving your vehicle
ENGINE START/STOP button
STOP button is pressed the vehicle will
check for the smart key.
僅 Never press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is in motion.
This would result in loss of directional
control and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
If the smart key is not in the vehicle, the
"
" indicator and a message "Key is
not in the vehicle" will appear on the
instrument cluster and LCD window. And
if all doors are closed, the chime will
sound for 5 seconds. The indicator or
warning will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Always have the smart key with
you.
僅 Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the gear is shifted
to P (Park) position, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these precau
tions are not taken.
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The engine will start, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle. Never allow
children or any person who is unfamiliar
with the vehicle touch the ENGINE
START/STOP button or related parts.
僅 Never reach for the ENGINE START/
STOP button or any other controls
through the steering wheel while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence of
your hand or arm in the area could
Pushing the ENGINE START/STOP but
ton while the smart key is in the vehicle
may result in unintended engine activa
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cause loss of vehicle control, an acci
dent and serious bodily injury or
death.
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tion and/or unintended vehicle move
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ment.
僅 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 accident.
If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in
motion, do not attempt to move the gear
to the P (Park) position. If the traffic and
road conditions permit, you may put the
gear in the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button in an
attempt to restart the engine.
Starting the engine
WARNING
僅 Do not start the vehicle with the accel
erator pedal engaged. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.
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僅 Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the rpm
is high.
僅 If the 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.
Starting the engine with smart
key
At the time that the vehicle doors are
opened or when the ENGINE START/
When you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button directly with the smart
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