1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model:
Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) or the “N”
(Neutral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
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.
3. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Depress the brake pedal (CVT model) or the
clutch pedal (MT model) and push the ignition
switch to start the engine.
For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow
indicator light
goes out.
To start the engine immediately, push and release
the ignition switch while depressing the brake
pedal or clutch pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
4. Immediately release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold
or hot weather, depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it. Push the ignition switch for up to 15
seconds while holding. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
CAUTION:
. As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
. Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, place the ignition switch in the “OFF”
position and wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing the engine again. Otherwise, the starter
could be damaged.
. 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.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds
after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for a short d istance first,
especially in cold weather.
CAUTION:
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 model) or move the shift lever
to the “N” (Neutral) position (MT model), apply the
parking brake and place the ignition switch in the
“OFF” position.
STARTING ENGINE (model with
Intelligent Key system)
Condition: 'Except for China'/
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