Vehicles with smart key system

  1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle under your supervision.
  2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
  3. Place the shift dial in P (Park). When the shift dial is in N (Neutral), you cannot start the vehicle.
  4. Depress the brake pedal.
  5. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button. If the hybrid system starts, the (READY) READY/ON indicator will turn on.

    Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without depressing the accelerator.

After following the start procedures, (READY) READY/ON indicator on the instrument cluster will turn on. For more details, please refer to Starting the vehicle.