2
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Start the engine
by pushing the START/STOP button, while
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
• Shut the engine OFF
by pushing the START/STOP button again.
• Activate Accessories (ACC)
by pushing the START/STOP button
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
•
The key indicator light
will show
GREEN
(engine ready to start) when
the advanced key is detected and the clutch pedal (M/T) or the brake pedal
(A/T) is pushed. The indicator blinks
REd
(3 sec) with the ignition ON and
the key is not detected or the advanced keyless transmitter battery is dead.
If illuminated
REd
, the START/STOP button may not start the engine, unless
the auxiliary key is used (see “
Starting the Engine with the Auxiliary Key
”).
Engine Ready to
Start Indicator Light
ACC
Indicator
Light
Ignition ON
Indicator
Light
NOTE:
•
Emergency Engine Stop:
Continuously pushing the START/STOP button while
the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use
only in case of an emergency.
•
Vehicle Entry/Engine Start:
If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction
or dead advanced key battery, use the auxiliary key to
lock unlock the doors and to start the engine.
With the Auxiliary Key…
1
To start engine, locate the key slot cover on the
steering column and remove the cover.
2
Insert the auxiliary key into the key slot, then push the
START/STOP button with the clutch pedal (M/T) or the
brake pedal (A/T) pushed down to start the engine.
Key
Release
Auxiliary
Key
(for opening
the doors
and starting
the engine)
Advanced Key
(Rear)
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