Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system)
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2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N”
position (preferably the “P” position).
The starter motor will only operate
when the select lever is at the “P” or
“N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to
“Warning and indicator” �P168.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position without depressing the accel-
erator pedal. Release the key immedi-
ately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the
following procedure.
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When starting the engine, be sure
to sit in the driver’s seat (except
when using the remote engine
start system).
& Starting engine
! General precautions when starting
engine
WARNING
NOTE
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Never start the engine from out-
side the vehicle (except when
using the remote engine start
system). It may result in an acci-
dent.
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Avoid rapid racing and rapid accel-
eration immediately after the engine
has started.
After the engine starts, the engine
speed will be kept high.
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Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or indoors, and it may
result in carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
fuel and the usage condition (re-
peated driving of a distance in which
the engine has not warmed up
sufficiently). In such a case, it is
recommended that you change to a
different brand of fuel.
On rare occasions, transient knock-
ing may be heard from the engine
when the accelerator is operated
rapidly such as a rapid start-up and
a rapid acceleration. This is not a
malfunction.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position and wait
for at least 10 seconds. After
checking that the parking brake is
firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depres-
sing the accelerator pedal slightly
(approximately a quarter of the full
stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch back to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position and wait
for at least 10 seconds. Then fully
depress the accelerator pedal and
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Do not start the engine near dry
foliage, paper, or other flammable
substances. The exhaust pipe
and exhaust emissions can cre-
ate a fire hazard at high tempera-
tures.
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The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and
rear window defogger are turned off.
Do not shift the select lever while the
starter is cranking.
CAUTION
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If the engine is stopped while
driving, the catalyst may over-
heat and burn.
1. Apply the parking brake.
