Starting the Engine; ENGINE START/STOP; ENGINE START/- Page 437

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Driving

When Driving

Starting the Engine

1.

Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds 
when you pull up the electric parking 
brake switch.

2.

Check that the transmission is in 

(

P

, then 

depress the brake pedal.

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Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 

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N

, it is safer to start it in 

(

P

.

3.

Press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button 

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Starting the Engine

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner 
air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate 
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce 
battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.

Bring the remote key close to the 

ENGINE START/

STOP

 button if the battery in the remote key is weak.

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If the Remote Key Battery is Weak

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The engine may not start if the remote key is 
subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button to 

start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds 
before starting the engine again.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the 
engine’s fuel system is disabled.

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Immobilizer System

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Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal