STARTING ENGINE (model with
Intelligent Key system)
1. Apply the parking brake.
REMOTE ENGINE START (if equipped)
CAUTION:
2. Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)/Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
model:
Vehicles started with the remote engine start
function require the ignition switch to be
placed in the “ON” position before the shift
lever can be moved from the “P” (Park) position.
To place the ignition switch in the “ON” position,
perform the following steps:
.
.
As soon as the engine has started,
release the ignition switch immediately.
Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) or the
“N” (Neutral) position.
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 be-
fore cranking the engine again. Other-
wise, the starter could be damaged.
The starter is designed to operate only
when the shift lever is in the proper
position.
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is with
you.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
.
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 once to the “ON”
position.
Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral)
position.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine start”
(P.3-25).
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.
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
distance first, especially in cold weather.
3. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion. Firmly depress the brake pedal (CVT/
DCT model) or the clutch pedal (MT model)
and push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while
the engine is warming up.
If equipped 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.
6. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to
the “P” (Park) position (CVT/DCT 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.
4. Immediately release the ignition switch
when the engine starts. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above proce-
dures.
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.
5-18 Starting and driving
English 
