Starting the engine

Starting the gasoline engine

  1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

  2. Intelligent Variable Transmission/Automatic Transmission - Shift to P (Park).

    Depress the brake pedal fully. You may start the engine when the gear is in N (neutral).

  3. Turn the ignition switch to START position and hold it until the engine starts (maximum 10 seconds).

    Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting.

  4. Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary.

    Start driving at moderate engine speeds. Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.

WARNING

  • Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the pedals.

  • Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle can move and lead to an accident.

  • Wait until the engine rpm is normal. The vehicle may suddenly move if the brake pedal is released when the rpm is high.

CAUTION

  • If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to shift to P (Park). If traffic and road conditions permit, you may shift to N (Neutral) while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignition switch to START position in an attempt to restart the engine.

  • Do not operate the starter for more than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait approximately 5-10 seconds before trying again. Repeated or improper use of the starter may cause damage.

  • Do not turn the ignition switch to START position while the engine is running. It may damage the starter.