Operation Manual

When the ignition switch cannot be
pushed toward the LOCK position, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Move the selector lever into the P po-
sition.
2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition
switch position will change to the ON
position.
3. Push the ignition switch again to the
LOCK position.
The selector lever can be moved from the P
position if the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the brake pedal is depressed.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked,
it must be turned about 1/8 of a right or left
turn from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, push the igni-
tion switch to the LOCK position. To unlock
the steering wheel, push the ignition
switch while slightly turning the steering
wheel right and left.
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch cannot be
turned from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display in the tachometer. See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when
it is pushed to the ACC position while car-
rying the Intelligent Key or with the Intel-
ligent Key inserted in the port.
ACC (Accessories) :
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio, when the engine is
not running.
ON (Normal operating position) :
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button
ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when
the engine is not running for an extended pe-
riod. This can discharge the battery.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is al-
most discharged, the guide light
q
B
of the
Intelligent Key port
q
A
blinks and the indi-
cator appears on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display. See “Dot matrix liquid
crystal display” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key
into the port
q
1
allows you to start the
engine. Make sure the Intelligent Key is
placed in the correct direction: The front
side faces upward and the key ring
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