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How to start the engine—
—Cranking hold function
Before starting the engine
(a) Before cranking
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
Once you turn the engine switch to
“START” position and release it, the crank-
ing hold function continues to crank the
engine in “ON” position until it starts.
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
seat cushion angle, head restraint
height and steering wheel angle.
3. Put the selector lever in “P”. If you
need to restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, put the selector le-
ver in “N”. A starter safety device will
prevent the starter from operating if the
selector lever is in any drive position.
The function stops cranking the engine
after about 25 seconds maximum if the
engine has not started yet. When you
crank the engine again, wait a few sec-
onds and restart it.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
If you hold the engine switch in “START”
position, the function will keep cranking
for about 30 seconds maximum.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
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