Starting the Engine

WARNING

• Always wear appropriate footwear when driving the vehicle. Inappropriate footwear, such as high heels, ski boots, sandals, or slippers, may interfere with your ability to properly operate the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle may move suddenly, which may result in an accident.
• Wait until the engine speed returns to normal. The vehicle may move suddenly if the brake pedal is released while the engine speed is high.

Starting the Gasoline Engine

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.

Vehicles with 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

• Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle is stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speed. (Avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the vehicle. Do not run the engine while warming it 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 turn the ignition key to the START position while the engine is running. This may damage the starter.
• If traffic and road conditions permit, you may shift the gear selector to N (Neutral) while the vehicle is still moving, and turn the ignition key to the START position to attempt restarting the engine.
• Do not push or tow the vehicle to start the engine.