When driving
Starting the engine
In this manual: When driving
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Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
If the shift lever is not set in P, the engine may not be started.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.

Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
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