Operation Manual

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Driving your vehicle
5
Starting the engine
NOTICE
The engine will start by pressing
the Engine Start/Stop button, only
when the smart key is in the vehi-
cle.
Even if the smart key is in the
vehicle, if it is far away from the
driver, the engine may not start.
When the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton is in the ACC or ON position,
if any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the
" " indicator and “KEY OUT”
indicator will blink, and if all
doors are closed, the chime will
also sound for about 5 seconds.
The indicator will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle when
using the ACC position or if the
vehicle engine is ON.
Starting the gasoline engine
Vehicle with manual transaxle:
1.Always carry the smart key with
you.
2.Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-
tral.
4.Depress the clutch and brake
pedal.
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton.
Always wear appropriate
shoes when operating your
vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as
high heels, ski boots, sandals,
flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the
brake, accelerator and clutch
pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with
the accelerator pedal
depressed. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is
normal. The vehicle may sud-
denly move if the brake padel
is released when the rpm is
high.
WARNING