Starting the engine

  1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle where it remains under your control.

  2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

  3. Shift to P (Park). Engage the brake pedal fully.

  4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without engaging the accelerator pedal.

  5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while your vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speeds. (Avoid rapid acceleration and deceleration.)

WARNING

  • Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal engaged. The vehicle can move and cause an accident.

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

NOTE

Starting and stopping the engine for turbocharger intercooler

  • Do not race or accelerate the vehicle immediately after you start the engine.

    If the engine is cold, idle it for several seconds to ensure that sufficient lubrication is applied within the turbocharger unit.

  • After high speed or extended driving, which puts strain on the engine load, idle the engine for about 1 minute before turning it off.

    This idle time allows the turbocharger to cool before you turn off the engine.

  • Do not turn off the engine immediately after you have subjected it to a heavy load. Doing so may cause severe damage to the engine or turbocharger unit.

Starting the engine with smart key

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At the time that the vehicle doors are opened or when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed, the vehicle will check for the smart key.

If the smart key is not in your vehicle, the () indicator and the message appear on the instrument cluster. If all doors are closed, the chime sounds for 5 seconds. The indicator or chime turns off while your vehicle is moving. Always have the smart key with you.

WARNING

The vehicle only starts when the smart key is in your vehicle. Never allow a child or any person who is unfamiliar with your vehicle to touch the ENGINE START/STOP button or related parts. Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button while the smart key is in your vehicle may result in unintended engine operation or vehicle movement.

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while your vehicle is in motion, do not attempt to shift to P (Park). If traffic and road conditions permit, you may shift to N (Neutral) while your vehicle is still moving, and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to attempt to restart the engine.

TIP

  • If the smart key battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the vehicle by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button directly with the smart key.

    When you press the ENGINE START/STOP button directly with the smart key, the smart key should contact the button at a right angle.

  • If the brake light fuse is blown, you cannot start the engine normally.

    Replace the fuse with a new one. If this is not possible, start the vehicle by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC position for 10 seconds. The vehicle can start without the brake pedal engaged, but for your safety, always engage the brake pedal before starting the vehicle.