Engine Starting - Automatic Transmission

1. Fasten your seat belt and make sure all passengers fasten theirs.

2. Apply the parking brake if it has not already been applied.

3. Make sure the seat, head restraint and mirror positions are correct; adjust if necessary.

4. Make sure the gear shift lever is in the “P” (Park) position.

The engine starts only when the gear shift lever is in the “P” or “N” position.

5. Without pressing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START position and release the key after the engine starts.

If the engine starts but stalls again, wait 10 seconds before the next start attempt.

6. After starting, let the engine idle for at least 30 seconds.

7. Release the parking brake.

8. At the start of driving, on a short stretch, maintain medium engine speed until the engine warms up to normal operating temperature, especially in cold weather.

Although the engine can be started with the gear shift lever in the “N” position, use this position only if normal starting is not possible.

See “AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EMERGENCY SHIFT PROCEDURE”.