Starting the Engine

WARNING

• Always wear shoes suitable for driving. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, sandals, slippers, etc.) may interfere with operation of the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an accident.
• Wait until the engine speed returns to normal. The vehicle may shift suddenly if you release the brake pedal while the engine speed is high.

Information

• The engine can only be started by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button when the smart key is inside the vehicle.
• If the smart key is inside the vehicle but not close enough to the driver, the engine may not start.
• If a door is opened while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position, the system searches for the smart key. If the smart key is not in the vehicle, flashes, a warning message "Key not in vehicle" is displayed, and the warning buzzer will sound for approximately 5 seconds if all doors are closed. Leave the smart key in the vehicle when using the ACC position or when the engine is running.

Starting the Gasoline Engine

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

1. Always carry the Smart Key with you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is set.

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

4. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.

5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

1. Always carry the Smart Key with you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is set.

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

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.

Information

• Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle is stationary. Start driving at a moderate speed. (Avoid rapid acceleration and braking.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the vehicle. Do not race the engine while it is warming up.

Starting the Diesel Engine

When the diesel engine is cold, preheat it before starting, then let it warm up before driving.

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

1. Always carry the Smart Key with you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is set.

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

4. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.

5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.

6. Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the indicator () goes off.

7. When the indicator () goes off, the engine starts.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

1. Always carry the Smart Key with you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is set.

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

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.

6. Press and hold the brake pedal until the indicator () goes off.

7. When the indicator () goes off, the engine starts.

NOTICE

If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button during preheating, the engine may start.

Starting and Stopping the Engine on Models Equipped with a Turbocharger

1. Do not increase engine speed or accelerate immediately after starting. If the engine is cold, let it idle for a few seconds to lubricate the turbocharger.

2. After driving at high speed or after prolonged driving under heavy engine load, let the engine idle for about 1 minute before turning it off. This allows the turbocharger to cool down before the engine is stopped.

NOTICE

Do not turn off the engine immediately after heavy use. You may seriously damage the engine or turbocharger.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the vehicle:

• If the engine stalls while the vehicle is moving, do not try to shift the gear selector lever to P (Park). If road and traffic conditions allow, shift the gear selector lever to N (Neutral) while the vehicle is moving and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to try to restart the engine.
• Do not try to push or tow the vehicle to start the engine.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the vehicle:

Do not press the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 10 seconds, unless the stop lamp fuse has blown.

In this case, you will not be able to start the engine normally. Replace the fuse. If you cannot replace the fuse, you can start the engine by turning the ENGINE START/STOP button to ACC and holding it for 10 seconds.

For safety, always press the brake pedal before starting the engine.

Information

If the smart key battery is discharged or the smart key does not operate properly, you can start the engine by placing the smart key against the ENGINE START/STOP button as shown above.