Starting the engine

WARNING Always wear shoes suitable for driving. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, after-ski boots, etc.) may interfere with your ability to operate the brake pedal, clutch pedal and accelerator pedal.

NOTE - Kickdown mechanism (if equipped)

If the vehicle is equipped with a kickdown mechanism in the accelerator pedal, it prevents unintentional driving with the pedal fully pressed, requiring the driver to apply increasing force as the pedal is pressed. However, if the pedal is pressed beyond approximately 80%, the vehicle enters the fully open throttle condition, and the accelerator pedal becomes easier to press. This condition is not a sign of a malfunction; it is completely normal.

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2. Manual transmission - Fully depress the clutch pedal and move the shift lever to neutral. Keep the clutch and brake pedals depressed and at the same time turn the ignition switch to START.

Automatic transmission - Move the shift lever to P (Park).

Fully depress the brake pedal.

The engine can also be started with the shift lever in N (Neutral).

3. Turn the ignition to START. Hold it in that position until the engine starts (for a maximum of 10 seconds), then release the key.

NOTE

- Whether the engine is cold or warm, always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not press the accelerator when starting the vehicle. Do not over-rev the engine while it warms up.

- In extremely cold temperatures (below -18°C/0°F) or after the vehicle has not been used for several days, let the engine warm up without pressing the accelerator pedal.

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. - If traffic and road conditions permit, while the vehicle is still moving, place the shift lever in N and turn the ignition to START to try to restart the engine. - Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it.