Starting the Engine

WARNING

Always wear appropriate footwear when driving.

Inappropriate footwear, such as high heels, ski boots, sandals, slippers, etc., may interfere with your ability to properly operate the brake and accelerator pedals.

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2. Make sure the shift lever is in the neutral position.

3. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.

4. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Hold the key (maximum 10 seconds) until the engine starts, then release it.

Information

Keep depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal until the engine starts.

Vehicle with Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)/Dual Clutch Transmission:

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Hold the key (maximum 10 seconds) until the engine starts, then release it.

Information

• It is best to maintain moderate engine speed until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. Avoid rapid or sudden acceleration or deceleration when the engine is still cold.
• Whether the engine is cold or warm, always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the vehicle. Do not race the engine during warm-up.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the vehicle:

• Do not hold the ignition key in the START position for more than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before trying again.
• Do not push or tow the vehicle to start the engine.