Starting the engine

Starting the gasoline engine

  1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

  2. 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.