OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
START
Unreleased steering lock warning
Manual transaxle – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after shifting to
“N” (Neutral) and depressing the brake and
clutch pedals.
NOTICE
If the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON”, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster shows the
message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO
RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information
display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for
details.
Do not leave the engine switch in
“ACC” or “ON” mode when the
engine is not running. Avoid using
the radio or other electric accesso-
ries for a long time when the engine
switch is in “ACC” or “ON” mode
when the engine is not running, oth-
erwise the lead-acid battery may dis-
charge.
Automatic transaxle or CVT – Provided
you have the keyless push start system
remote controller with you, the engine
automatically starts when you press the
engine switch to select this ignition mode
after placing the gearshift lever in “P” posi-
tion and depressing the brake pedal. (If
you need to re-start the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into “N”.)
NOTE:
The steering lock may not be released and
the immobilizer/ keyless push start system
warning light turns on if some load is
applied on the steering wheel. If this hap-
pens, turn the steering wheel system to the
right or left to relieve it from the load before
you press the engine switch again to
change to the desired ignition mode.
NOTE:
In the presence of strong radio wave or
noise, you may not be able to change the
ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON” or to start
the engine using the engine switch. In this
case, the information display in the instru-
ment cluster will show the following mes-
sage: KEY FOB NOT DETECTED.
NOTE:
You do not need to keep the engine switch
pressed until the engine starts.
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