2
Release
Button
STARTiNg THE ENgiNE wiTH THE ADVANCED KEY
With the Advanced Key on you…
• Start the engine by pushing the Start button while pushing the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (automatic
transmission). Shut the engine OFF by pushing the Start button again.
• To activate Accessories (ACC), push the Start button once without
pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
• The key indicator light
will show
gREEN
when the advanced key
is detected and the brake pedal is pushed. The engine is ready to start.
The indicator flashes
RED
(for 3 seconds) when the key is not detected
or if the advanced keyless transmitter battery is dead. If illuminated
RED
, the push button start may not start the engine, unless the
auxiliary key is used (see “
Emergency Vehicle Entry/Engine Start
”).
NOTE:
•
Before engine starts (while clutch or brake is pushed), the Start button
indicator light is
gREEN
when engine is ready to start,
RED
when system
detects a failure (engine may not start), or flashing
RED
(manual transmission
only) requires pushing and holding Start button to start the engine.
• Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pushing the Start button while the engine is running will turn the
engine OFF. Use only in case of an emergency.
•
Emergency Vehicle Entry/Engine Start
In case the Start button does not work (e.g., advanced keyless transmitter
battery is dead), locate the emergency key slot cover on the steering column,
remove the cover and insert the auxiliary key into the key slot, then push the
Start button to start the engine.
indicator
Light
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