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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE



  The cooling fan in the engine 

compartment could turn on for a few 

minutes after the ignition is switched 

from ON to OFF, whether or not the 

A/C is on or off, to cool the engine 

compartment quickly.



  When the push button start is pressed 

from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY 

indicator light (green) may flash for 

approximately 30 seconds indicating 

that the remaining battery power of the 

key is low.

  Replace with a new battery before the 

key becomes unusable.

  Refer to Key Battery Replacement on 

page 6-38.



(Automatic transaxle)

  If the engine is turned off while the 

selector lever is in a position other than 

P, the ignition switches to ACC.

 Emergency Engine Stop

Continuously pressing the push button 

start or quickly pressing it any number of 

times while the engine is running or the 

vehicle is being driven will turn the engine 

off immediately. The ignition switches to 

ACC.

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