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Key positions

LOCK (1)

The ignition key can be removed only in

the LOCK position.

Key positions (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with four differ

ent ignition positions.

Illuminated ignition switch

ACC (Accessory) (2)

Whenever a front door is opened, the

ignition switch will illuminate for your

convenience, provided the ignition

switch is not in the ON position.

The electrical accessories are operative.

If difficulty is experienced turning the

ignition switch to the ACC position, turn

the key while turning the steering wheel

right and left to release the tension.

ON (3)

The warning lights can be checked

before the engine is started. This is the

normal running position after the engine

is started.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the

engine is not running to prevent battery

discharge.

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The light will go off immediately when

the ignition switch is turned on. It will

also go off after about 30 seconds when

the door is closed.

START (4)

Turn the ignition switch to the START

position to start the engine. The engine

will crank until you release the key; then

it returns to the ON position. The brake

warning light can be checked in this

position.

Ignition switch position

Your vehicle is equipped with four differ

ent ignition positions.

WARNING

Ignition switch

Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK

or ACC while the vehicle is moving. This

would result in loss of directional control

and braking function, which could cause

an accident.

NOTICE

If you leave the ignition switch to the

ACC or ON position for a long time, the

battery may discharge.

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Key positions

the risk of an accident and causing

WARNING

Key holder

the deactivation of several safety fea

tures.

Do not attach small purses, multiple

keys, or any other heavy accessories to

the driver's key chain used to start the

vehicle. This may cause the driver to

accidentally make the key inserted in the

vehicle to change the ignition position to

the ACC position while the vehicle is

moving thereby increasing the risk of an

accident and causing the deactivation of

several safety features.

僅 To avoid unexpected or sudden vehi

cle movement, never leave your vehi

cle if the gear is not locked in the P

(Park) position and the parking brake

is fully engaged. Before leaving the

driver's seat, always make sure the

gear is shifted to P (Park) position, set

the parking brake fully and shut the

engine off.

NOTICE

If you leave the ignition switch to the

ACC or ON position for a long time, the

battery may discharge.

WARNING

Leaving the vehicle

To avoid unexpected or sudden vehicle

movement, never leave your vehicle if

the gear is not locked in the P (Park)

position and the parking brake is fully

engaged. Before leaving the driver's

seat, always make sure the gear is

Starting the engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. Make sure the gear is shifted to P

(Park) position. Depress the brake

pedal fully.

shifted to P (Park) position, set the park

ing brake fully and shut the engine off.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START and

hold it there until the engine starts (a

maximum of 10 seconds), then

release the key.

Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed

unless the vehicle is in P (Park).

WARNING

It should be started without depress

ing the accelerator pedal.

僅 Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK

or ACC while the vehicle is moving.

This would result in loss of directional

control and braking function, which

could cause an accident.

僅 Do not attach small purses, multiple

keys, or any other heavy accessories

to the driver's key chain used to start

the vehicle. This may cause the driver

to accidentally make the key inserted

in the vehicle to change the ignition

position to the ACC position while the

vehicle is moving thereby increasing

4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up

while the vehicle remains stationary.

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

Starting and stopping the engine

for turbocharger intercooler

1. Do not race or accelerate the engine

immediately after starting.

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ENGINE START/STOP button

If the engine is cold, idle for several

seconds before sufficient lubrication

is ensured in the turbocharger unit.

2. After high speed or extended driving,

requiring a heavy engine load, idle the

engine about 1 minute before turning

it off.

ENGINE START/STOP button

(if equipped)

Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP

button

This idle time will allow the turbo

charger to cool prior to shutting the

engine off.

WARNING

Steering wheel

Never reach for any controls through the

steering wheel while the vehicle is in

motion. The presence of your hand or

arm in this area could cause a loss of

vehicle control.

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The light will go off after about 30 sec

onds when the door is closed. It will also

go off immediately when the theft-alarm

system is armed.

If the engine stalls while you are in

motion, do not attempt to move the shift

lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic

and road conditions permit, you may put

the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position

while the vehicle is still moving and turn

the ignition switch to the START position

in an attempt to restart the engine.

ENGINE START/STOP button

position

Your vehicle is equipped with four differ

ent ignition positions.

OFF

CAUTION

Starter

To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi

tion) or vehicle power (ON position),

press the ENGINE START/STOP button

with the gear in the P (Park) position.

When you press the ENGINE START/

STOP button without the gear in the P

(Park) position, the ENGINE START/

STOP button will not change to the OFF

position but to the ACC position.

Do not engage the starter for more than

10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to

start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before reen

gaging the starter. Improper use of the

starter may damage it.

Anti-theft steering column lock

(if equipped)

The steering wheel locks when the

ENGINE START/STOP button is in the

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