Vehicles with smart key system
- Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
- Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
- Place the shift dial in P (Park). With the shift dial in N (Neutral), you cannot start the vehicle.
- Depress the brake pedal.
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Press the ENGINE START/STOP button. If the hybrid system starts, the (
) READY/ON indicator will come on.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without depressing the accelerator.
After following the start procedures, (
) READY/ON indicator on the instrument cluster will turn on. For more details, please refer to
Starting the vehicle.