STARTING ENGINE (models with
Intelligent Key system)
1. Apply the parking brake.
procedure.
turning the ignition switch to START. Release
the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
CAUTION:
models:
Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) or “N”
(Neutral) position.
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Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch off and wait 10
seconds before cranking the engine again.
Otherwise, the starter could be damaged.
CAUTION:
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
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As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
Manual Transmission (MT) models:
If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing the engine again. Otherwise, the starter
could be damaged.
Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.
The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when
operating the ignition switch.
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds
after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
.
If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
3. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Depress the brake pedal (CVT models) or the
clutch pedal (MT models) and push the ignition
switch to start the engine.
moderate speeds for
especially in cold weather.
a
short distance first,
CAUTION:
To start the engine immediately, push and release
the ignition switch while depressing the brake
pedal (CVT models) or clutch pedal (MT models)
with the ignition switch in any position.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds
after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
moderate speeds for
a
short distance first,
4. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the
above procedures.
especially in cold weather.
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CAUTION:
If the engine is very hard to start in extremely
cold weather or when restarting, depress the
accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor), hold it and then crank the engine.
Release the accelerator pedal when the engine
starts.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to the “P”
(Park) position (CVT models) or move the shift
lever to the “N” (Neutral) position (MT models),
apply the parking brake and push the ignition
switch to the “OFF” position.
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If the engine is very hard to start because it is
flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine
for 5 - 6 seconds. After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator pedal by
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